willpower – Exploiting Change

Build and maintain morale

Richard Martin August 24, 2015 1 Comment

You can’t generate morale and teamwork through “morale activities” and “teambuilding exercises.” You have to act, adapt, and adjust in line with your objectives and mission on a day-to-day basis with strong leadership and effective, efficient management.

Manoeuvre around obstacles and resistance

Richard Martin June 23, 2014 No Comments

Too often I find myself trying to take on an obstacle or resistance head on. I could be trying to convince one of my daughters that she should follow my (brilliant) advice. Or I could be in a meeting with a prospect or client. I also know that this is one of the most common occurrences in business and management. Here are some tips to help you manoeuvre around that obstacle.

Create the conditions for success

Richard Martin March 10, 2014 No Comments

Last week I gave a list of 10 lessons I learned about leadership, strategy, and management that I learned in my time in the Canadian

Adopt a readiness mindset

Richard Martin December 9, 2013 No Comments

I’ve been reading An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, by Chris Hadfield, Canada’s most successful (and famous) astronaut. Hadfield went to space three times, the last of which entailed a 5-month stay aboard the International Space Station, of which 3 months as overall mission commander.

Richard Martin’s Morning Brilliant Manoeuvre — 29 April 2013

Richard Martin April 29, 2013 No Comments

Morale is critical, but we must also acknowledge and understand all of the components that go into forging an effective organization.

Routine and Discipline

Richard Martin April 12, 2013 No Comments

Routine means discipline. If you decide to write an hour a day or call 5 prospects every day, you sit down and you write or

Richard Martin’s Monday Morning Brilliant Manoeuvres

Richard Martin February 4, 2013 No Comments

Complaining isn’t necessarily a sign of bad morale. In fact, the opposite is quite often true. If people stop talk, that’s when you should be worried.

Do You Have March Discipline?

Richard Martin January 8, 2013 No Comments

When I was on basic officer training in the Army our instructors would take us on ‘forced marches.’ Sometimes these were in the middle of the night while we were on exercise. Most times, however, this was the favoured way to get to the ranges for a day of marksmanship training. At the end of the day, when we were tired and anxious to get back to clean our rifles and take a nice hot shower, we would have to force march back to the barracks.

How’s the Morale on Your Team?

Richard Martin October 15, 2012 No Comments

Two essential skills of highly effective leaders are the ability to assess the morale and mood of their team, and the ability to maintain morale in the face of difficulties and obstacles. This is something I talk about extensively in my new book, Brilliant Manoeuvres: How to Use Military Wisdom to Win Business Battles.

My New Book Is Available – Mon nouveau livre est maintenant disponible

Richard Martin September 30, 2012 No Comments

My new book, Brilliant Manoeuvres: How to Use Military Wisdom to Win Business Battles, is now available for purchase through my website. It will also be available through all the major online retailers around the world.