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A year ago, today, and a year from now - The December Newsletter from Extreme Business
As the calendar year approaches its end, we race for the finish line and, hopefully, some R&R over the Christmas and New Year period....

Chris Barrow
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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The Curate's Egg
A few highlights of my yesterday (Wednesday): During a Zoom meeting to reflect on my year ahead, my business coach tells me that 5 of her...

Chris Barrow
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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You can stick your PDP where it fits
A question from a practice manager yesterday elicited a rather blunt response from me. The question: "I'm going to launch Personal...

Chris Barrow
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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Being predictable but not boring
It's a lovely change to be the guest on a podcast, rather than co-presenter and so I'm delighted to embed links here to both the video...

Chris Barrow
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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"Do the next right thing"
Another Monday (and another poor Sunday night's sleep for me). In all fairness, I had a pretty indulgent weekend in the food and drink...

Chris Barrow
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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Have yourself a very uncertain little Christmas
Everybody (and I mean everybody) who has gone ahead with their team Christmas party reports that it has been a huge success. A chance for...

Chris Barrow
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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Why the "Rule of 3" can save you a lot of trouble
Back in January 2014 I was "fortunate" to be taught survival skills training, prior to my escapades on 'The Island with Bear Grylls". As...

Chris Barrow
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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From demoralised to encouraged - one Principal’s journey to becoming a Great Boss
I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 25+ years I have maintained a...

Chris Barrow
Dec 8, 20215 min read
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Are you or your team at breaking point?
I spent all of Monday catching up on emails since Friday - here's what I read: media-hyped fears around Omicron; uncertainty around SOPs...

Chris Barrow
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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What's the difference? A question about dental nurses.
I'm interested in the answer to a simple question. What's the difference between a dental nurse who is assisting a dentist generating...

Chris Barrow
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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