I just saw this clip and it reminded me of you. I hold people to a higher standard than they hold for themselves. I make them run the extra mile, commit, stretch… and get results they couldn’t get without me. The clip is from a movie Facing the Giants, and shows how far people can [...]
What Are The Attitudes of A Great TEAM Member?
That’s an interesting question I recently received from a client and after a lengthy discussion. Here are 19 Attitudes of a Great TEAM, that I’ve noted; These attitudes can be demonstrated by people and should be looked on as signs to gauge the potential of new or current team members in your business … the [...]
Having a Team of Raving Fans – Part 3
So you’ve given them the DISC profile to ensure that at least, they have the right personality for the role you need to fill, great. You may have found out that they have no personality as well (just kidding). Next up its understanding their VAK score, lots of great books on NLP (Amazon is a good [...]
Choosing to Change Your Life? – Here’s a Formula to Help…
As business owners, we made the choice to risk in order to have more control over our destiny than those who settle for a job. We recognize that we are not the victims of fate or chance. Changing our lives is a choice that we made. In reality, each one of us possesses the ability [...]
Leadership and Management Advisory Service – New FUNDING for 2011/12
Companies in the South East and South West with between 2 and 250 employees can apply for funding to develop their organisations people management skills and support their most important asset Available to eligible companies in the South East and South West Regions: with 2 to 250 full time equivalent employees display the potential for high or fast growth, [...]
Is Your Business Heading in the RIGHT Direction..?
Directional Drift or Creative Destruction? Never before in history have business owners had to cope with such a rapidly changing marketplace. Long term survival demands that the CEO/Owner be able to devote considerable time to studying the horizon, which is reaching us at ever increasing speed. In a recent articleI talked about the six steps [...]
Some Simple Truths about Time Management
In a recent Blog , we covered a big topic – how to be effective with your time. Now this is the key to success for anyone, especially business owners. To make sure we are on the same page, I’d like to address some myths around time: You cannot manage time – you can only [...]
Time management is not realistic! – Here’s why…
There are a million books, workshops and web-based classes on managing time – the challenge is, time cannot be managed. There are twenty-four hours in a day and nothing to be done about it. So, instead of managing time, think of managing yourself in the construct of time. To begin, please understand that time is the [...]
What’s a Business Coach & Why Would I Want One?
What’s a Business Coach & Why Would I Want One? Coaching in business?! We’ve all heard of a coach, in terms of a football team, an Olympic athlete, or a golfer; but for a business owner? That’s a new one! “Besides, I’m doing well in my business. What can a business coach do for me?” [...]
Do You Know There Are Two Great Benefits to Goal Setting?
ActionCOACH Business Coach David Bater explains the two parts to setting goals and the benefits of both. David, based in Bristol Untited Kingdom also links the pay off of good planning and cites GrowthCLUB as a great planning event.
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Accelerate Your Business Growth – In 6 Steps
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How do I get my team to focus on the highest priorities of the business? Part 1
February 15, 2011
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Financial Mastery Budgeting Basics – Part 1
March 23, 2011
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The Gentle Art of Delegation
January 31, 2011
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10 Tips – How To Stay Young as a Leader
February 1, 2011
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Some Simple Truths about Marketing – Why Most Don’t Work…
April 27, 2011
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What Are The Attitudes of A Great TEAM Member?
July 19, 2011
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Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
July 8, 2011
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Choosing to Change Your Life? – Here’s a Formula to Help…
June 22, 2011
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Attention Bristol Based Business Owners
February 14, 2012
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How To Manage Your Own Performance
January 25, 2012
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The Speed Of Change
January 5, 2012
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What Does Fear and Risk Mean to You?
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When Times Are Tough, Customer Service Matters
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212 Degrees – The Extra Degrees Count
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You Can’t Send A Duck To Eagle School
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Do You See Yourself as a Warrior or a Worrier?
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Attention Business Owners North Bristol & South Gloucestershire
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Where Does The Motivation Come From?
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About David
Hi, I am David Bater writer of this BLOG. I work as a Business Growth Coach and Business Development Consultant with business owners and other professionals to help them achieve their business goals and reach their true potential.
Many professionals are highly skilled at what they do - but are not sure how to best market their capabilities and are uncomfortable in selling situations. I help them get comfortable and competent at marketing and selling their professional services - helping them to grow their businesses and build fulfilling careers.
On a personal note, Husband of 34 years to Nicola, father of two daughters and grandfather of three children. Pretend golfer and keen walker.
