The Jim Bouman Experience – Podcast

The hamburger approach to feedback doesn’t work. Let me explain. I used to use this approach when I just started managing people. And sure enough it made for positive conversations. But it didn’t actually benefit anyone. People’s behaviour rarely changed. Which meant they weren’t growing the way everybody involved wanted. So I started changing my […]

Growing your wealth is largely a battle with yourself. To know where you want to go. How to get there. Follow through. Seizing opportunities. The Richest Man in Babylon doesn’t only provide a roadmap to growing your wealth but also provides the mindset required to make it happen. Easy to understand. Easy to act upon.

Presentations are not about informing someone else. They are about convincing someone to take an action. Start with the listener/viewer in mind and what you would like him/her to do. Then work backwards from there. Everybody who listens or looks at your presentation is effectively your customer. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please

What’s holding you back from doing what you want to be doing? I used to think it was money concerns or the judgment of others. Which is the case for some. But I’ve started realising that for most it’s a question of “how”. How to make it more than a hobby? How to make it

I can do 10 things today. Only 5 get done. I can do 100 things this year. 150 things get done, though usually different ones from what you originally planned. Sounds familiar? We all tend to overestimate how much and how quickly we can get work done in the short-term. But we underestimate ourselves in

Parents are often your childhood heroes. At least they were for me. And to this day, I’m still benefitting from all the lessons they have taught me. Or I should say, lessons they continue to teach me. It’s not all communicated. More often than not, no words are said. But their actions have taught me

It’s a real shame how many people have never been taught how to manage and, more importantly, grow their wealth. I was fortunate enough to: Have parents that taught me the value of living within my means and setting aside money for the future. Read Rich Dad, Poor Dad right around the time I graduated

Parkinson’s Law. What’s that? Isn’t that a disease? That’s the reaction I had when I came across it for the first time a few days ago. Instead it’s a wonderful observation of human behaviour. And the more I think about it, the more I realize how silly our actions are. Want to know more? Listen

When is the right time to start something new? The answer will surprise you. Or not. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. But there is a ‘best’ answer for you. Figure it out. And act. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60

What makes your dreams a reality faster? Being focused on one thing? Or dabbling in many things? I am a major dabbler. Which has brought me nothing but happiness and opportunities. We all work differently. We all keep our motivations up in different ways. We all can make our dreams a reality. You just have

Content Marketing For Dummies 1) Make content that inspires, educates or entertains 2) “What’s in it for me?” Answer that question from the consumer’s point-of-view not your own point-of-view. 3) Doing corporate branding? Good luck. My advice: get a face for your brand and make it personal branding instead. Still want to do corporate branding?

Why do you hire somebody? To complement you and your team. Take care of the things that you’re not good at. Make life easier for you. Help the company grow. In that case: Don’t aim for a replacement. Nor an addition. Get a multiplier instead. Everybody has a unique skillset and experience. Use it. Correctly.