Bootstrap Briefs
Outsourcing doesn’t outsource accountability
Delegating and outsourcing is both smart and strategic. It gives you back time, ...
The best leaders make themselves replaceable
A leader’s success isn’t measured by how much they’re needed, but by how w...
Influence of personal values on professional conduct
Your personal values influence your business, but should they dictate every deci...
Leadership feels different these days
If leading a team feels more exhausting than ever, you're not imagining it. Toda...
Accountability in leadership
We business owners wear multiple hats, but the most crucial one is that of an ac...
The power of positive thinking
It’s amazing what our mindsets can do for us. They shape how we see the world,...
Respecting employee privacy
The lines between work and personal life can easily blur especially now - your e...
Leaders need breaks too
Leadership often comes with immense pressure. The constant demands of managing t...
Building organisational culture
Successful business operations are deeply rooted in a strong organisational cult...
Why integrity matters
Integrity is the foundation of trust and credibility in business and for any ent...
Let's talk about personality
When discussing personality, it's easy to fall into oversimplifications or commo...
How to cut operational costs
Whether you're a startup or an established company, finding ways to reduce expen...
Make mistakes once only
Mistakes are an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey. They offer valua...
Amplify your influence
If we have learnt anything in the last few years, it’s that influence is a ver...
A culture of innovation
Any entrepreneur aiming for success and sustainable growth recognises that innov...
How to not take offence
In the professional world, particularly in entrepreneurship, maintaining a compo...
Never compromise your principles
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. It is a tough journey filled with numerous...
Why people hate change
Change is inevitable, yet it's often met with resistance. Whether it's a shift i...
How to gain respect
In order to achieve success in any endeavour, it's important to earn the respect...
Why you need grit when you want to quit
Grit is the passion and perseverance exhibited in a bid to achieve a goal or a v...
Share your progress not your goals
When you set your mind on a goal it might feel like all you think about and talk...
Discover your potential
It’s much more challenging to figure out what you’re capable of in a world w...
Lessons about persistence
Starting a new business is fraught with challenges. Often, people quit when thin...
How to stay motivated
Businesspeople bear a significant amount of responsibility, both for themselves,...
Going against the flow
Going with the flow is almost always more comfortable, but it’s rarely the bes...
The latest productivity hack? Slowing down.
Consider the last time you felt truly inspired and productive. What was it about...
Personal purpose
Your personal purpose and motivation is the spark within you that drives your achievements.
How do you react to feedback
The most compelling leaders all share a level of authenticity better revealed th...
Turning rejection into opportunity
Rejection is one of life’s most painful experiences. Yet, it is one of life’...
Train yourself to lead
Some people are born to lead. We all know someone like this. It’s in their blo...
When testing your business idea
Starting a new business is fraught with risks and challenges no matter where you...
Are you an honest person
Would you say that you are an honest person? On a personal level, do you have m...