by Subomi Plumptre | Jan 18, 2019
Some time ago, I went on a road trip around the southern tip of America with a number of people from around the world. We began in California, driving our way through Nevada and Arizona. The weather forecast indicated warmth. The travel advisory stated we should bring...
by Subomi Plumptre | Jan 18, 2019
“Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad”. I believe this is true for the service providers who are trying to f@$* with me right now. I’m a low maintenance client. I use technology. This means I will rarely visit your office. I will...
by Subomi Plumptre | Nov 2, 2018
If you run a growing business that needs to hire middle-level managers, this is for you. Please look for people who have a combination of these qualities which cannot be taught or which only need to be taught once: Wisdom, political savvy, intuition, responsibility,...
by Subomi Plumptre | Aug 6, 2018
A dear friend says I take business personally. It is true. I am passionate about the things I do. It’s in my DNA. A long time ago, I realised there were already enough cold businessmen in the world. The world didn’t need another one. There’s too much...
by Subomi Plumptre | Aug 2, 2018
Everyday in business, I realise that there are some deals that hustling and charisma will not deliver. You need brute intellect and an appreciation for numbers to do a great job. Process simplifies business, but business can still be very complex and convoluted. It...
by Subomi Plumptre | Jul 30, 2018
When I began working, I took a career personality test called Creatrix Inventory. It revealed I was a Practicalizer. A Practicalizer loves to get things done. But, in a bid for speed, they sacrifice excellence on the altar of good. So, they fall short of true...
