Peter Knight http://peterknightblog.com/ "The British Tom Peters" - Real Business Magazine en-GB Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:56:46 +0000 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification PeterKnighthttp://feedburner.google.com <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/w8_9dAb894c/5-a-day-ive-been-working-with-several-clients-on-the-ridiculously-simple-yet-highly-effective-5-a-day-strategy-and-reports.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2012/02/5-a-day-ive-been-working-with-several-clients-on-the-ridiculously-simple-yet-highly-effective-5-a-day-strategy-and-reports.html</guid> <description>"5 a day" I've been working with several clients on the ridiculously simple, yet highly effective "5 a day" strategy and reports are that the results are spectacular. Here's how it works: Firstly, identify an activity that if done every...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:56:46 +0000</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2012/02/5-a-day-ive-been-working-with-several-clients-on-the-ridiculously-simple-yet-highly-effective-5-a-day-strategy-and-reports.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/QtUsvYdBxeU/words-are-all-we-have-im-indebted-to-colin-blundell-the-finest-teacher-ive-ever-known-for-introducing-me-to-m.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2011/07/words-are-all-we-have-im-indebted-to-colin-blundell-the-finest-teacher-ive-ever-known-for-introducing-me-to-m.html</guid> <description>“Words are all we have.” I’m indebted to Colin Blundell, the finest teacher I’ve ever known, for introducing me to many concepts and in particular helping me to understand better the power of language. “Words are all we have” said...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:23:34 +0100</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2011/07/words-are-all-we-have-im-indebted-to-colin-blundell-the-finest-teacher-ive-ever-known-for-introducing-me-to-m.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/HR1YPegpL6w/charitable-business-over-100-estate-agents-played-football-at-wembley-yesterday-in-the-estate-agency-foundation-eaf-charity.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2011/06/charitable-business-over-100-estate-agents-played-football-at-wembley-yesterday-in-the-estate-agency-foundation-eaf-charity.html</guid> <description>Charitable business Over 100 estate agents played football at Wembley yesterday in the Estate Agency Foundation (EAF Charity) Property World Cup. On the same day Northfields, the winners of the competition, were also sponsoring Pittshanger’s “Party in the Park” where...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:15:11 +0100</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2011/06/charitable-business-over-100-estate-agents-played-football-at-wembley-yesterday-in-the-estate-agency-foundation-eaf-charity.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/miH7fouhKSw/multiple-is-ive-been-taking-careful-note-of-my-is-or-the-parts-of-my-personality-that-are-present-in-diff.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2011/05/multiple-is-ive-been-taking-careful-note-of-my-is-or-the-parts-of-my-personality-that-are-present-in-diff.html</guid> <description>Multiple-I’s I’ve been taking careful note of my “I’s” – or the parts of my personality that are present in different circumstances, following several years of selecting specific “I’s” for various situations. For example, if I’m coaching a client on...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 19:13:50 +0100</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2011/05/multiple-is-ive-been-taking-careful-note-of-my-is-or-the-parts-of-my-personality-that-are-present-in-diff.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Tyre Kickers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/XMj-dzieSX0/tyre-kickers.html http://peterknightblog.com/2011/04/tyre-kickers.html Right now I'm going to buy a car. I've had my current one for six years, the longest I've gone without changing as a consequence of two things. Firstly I felt it was inappropriate to get a new car in... Peter Knight Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:13:31 +0100 http://peterknightblog.com/2011/04/tyre-kickers.html <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/GnME9gxTASg/focus-on-your-strengths-a-principle-of-my-coaching-work-is-to-encourage-people-to-focus-on-their-strengths-rather-than-wasti.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2011/04/focus-on-your-strengths-a-principle-of-my-coaching-work-is-to-encourage-people-to-focus-on-their-strengths-rather-than-wasti.html</guid> <description>Focus on your strengths A principle of my coaching work is to encourage people to focus on their strengths rather than wasting energy attempting to correct their weaknesses. After all, if you're 30, 40 or 50 something and you've always...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:25:53 +0100</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2011/04/focus-on-your-strengths-a-principle-of-my-coaching-work-is-to-encourage-people-to-focus-on-their-strengths-rather-than-wasti.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/-TpAqc7kKcE/its-good-to-talkand-listen-increasingly-its-become-the-norm-for-people-to-have-their-mobiles-and-pdas-switched-on-during.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2011/03/its-good-to-talkand-listen-increasingly-its-become-the-norm-for-people-to-have-their-mobiles-and-pdas-switched-on-during.html</guid> <description>It's good to talk...and listen Increasingly it's become the norm for people to have their mobiles and PDAs switched on during meetings and to then answer calls and emails once they have finished talking. Rudest of all are the people...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:11:31 +0100</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2011/03/its-good-to-talkand-listen-increasingly-its-become-the-norm-for-people-to-have-their-mobiles-and-pdas-switched-on-during.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Are awards worth winning? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/S84yj6pGEbM/are-awards-worth-winning.html http://peterknightblog.com/2011/03/are-awards-worth-winning.html As the deadline for entering The Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times fast approaches*, (I thought I’d get a quick plug in early), I’ve been pondering their value and the reason... Estate Agency Property Peter Knight Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:55:15 +0100 http://peterknightblog.com/2011/03/are-awards-worth-winning.html <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/CkMtmzxJXFI/no-show-v-show-no-i-bet-several-papers-are-writing-a-piece-for-tomorrow-highlighting-the-cost-to-business-of-the-cold-snap.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2010/12/no-show-v-show-no-i-bet-several-papers-are-writing-a-piece-for-tomorrow-highlighting-the-cost-to-business-of-the-cold-snap.html</guid> <description>No Show v Show No I bet several papers are writing a piece for tomorrow highlighting the cost to business of the cold snap, (indeed Surrey County Council for one, should give businesses a year's rates rebate as a token...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:09:09 +0000</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2010/12/no-show-v-show-no-i-bet-several-papers-are-writing-a-piece-for-tomorrow-highlighting-the-cost-to-business-of-the-cold-snap.html</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeterKnight/~3/wzaE9QM91eo/extra-ordinary-ive-been-reminded-of-the-futility-of-seeking-something-unique-to-differentiate-a-business-when-the-basics-are.html</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://peterknightblog.com/2010/11/extra-ordinary-ive-been-reminded-of-the-futility-of-seeking-something-unique-to-differentiate-a-business-when-the-basics-are.html</guid> <description>EXTRA-ordinary I've been reminded of the futility of seeking something "unique" to differentiate a business when the basics are not being done brilliantly well. Many companies ask me to help them find something that will knock out the competition when...</description> <dc:creator>Peter Knight</dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:31:34 +0000</pubDate> <feedburner:origLink>http://peterknightblog.com/2010/11/extra-ordinary-ive-been-reminded-of-the-futility-of-seeking-something-unique-to-differentiate-a-business-when-the-basics-are.html</feedburner:origLink></item> </channel> </rss><!-- ph=1 -->