Neil Francis – författare

For more than a decade, Neil Francis was a successful CEO. He grew his internet company from scratch, worked with some of the world's top businesses to deliver fantastic results and led the way in his industry. Then, at the age of 41, Neil's world collapsed. Out of the blue, a stroke brought his business career to a sudden halt.But Neil wasn't beaten. To aid his recovery, he took a job as a caddie at one of Scotland's top golf courses. And from this most unlikely of scenarios, he found remarkable insights and wisdom that, coupled with his vast business experience, will provide a sure foundation and rich support for anyone who is looking - or is forced - to change course in their life.In this intriguing book, Neil masterfully weaves together his insights on taking a new direction in life, distilled from conversations with some of the highly successful individuals for whom he caddied. To anyone changing course, or starting again, with the ambition of truly enjoying what they do in every area of their life going forward, Neil delivers a gem of a routemap - perceptive, enjoyable, challenging, readable and, above all, inspiring.

Though entrepreneurs understand the `mechanics' of running a business (how to) they don't always understand the fundamentals which ultimately decide success or failure. Through his own experiences and conversations with 100's of successful people, Neil Francis concludes that a route to success is about understanding and answering what he calls the `why' questions. Each chapter starts with a `why' question and focuses on the `fundamentals' required for successful and sustainable entrepreneurship such as purpose, innovation, love, desire, failure and luck. These very `human' stories, combined with the author's own unique experiences help to illustrate the core fundamentals of successful entrepreneurship. With an achievable and practical roadmap to success, The Entrepreneur's Book is a unique and important book which will benefit aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are already `in business'.

Creative thinking is about finding a way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective to conceive of something new or original. It then becomes inventive thinking when something is created. If you have a brainstorming meeting and dream up dozens of new ideas, then you have displayed creativity but there is no inventiveness until something gets implemented. So, creativity and inventiveness go together hand in hand. With his usual flair for narrative, sharing personal experiences, inspirational stories and motivational quotes, Neil Francis will help you to unleash your inner creativity and apply it every day in everything you do!

The future of leadership has one word at its core: empathy. In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, leadership is no longer just about strategy, targets or authority. It is about creating environments where people feel understood, trusted and motivated to perform at their best – even when difficult decisions must be made. Drawing on a global review of 42 academic studies, the book shows how empathetic leadership strengthens trust, improves wellbeing, enhances creativity and drives sustainable performance. It challenges the myth that empathy is a ‘soft’ skill, revealing instead how it supports clear judgment, accountability and effective decision-making under pressure.Blending research with practical insight and real-world examples, the book offers leaders a grounded framework for navigating challenges, engaging teams and building cultures where people and performance thrive together. Great leaders are not remembered for the sales targets they made – but for how they made people feel, the decisions they stood by and the legacy they leave behind.

Traditionally, the positive thinking philosophy that has permeated Western society advocates that you will achieve whatever you want purely by thinking positive thoughts. On the contrary, at its best, this practice results in success for some individuals, but overall, for the majority, it does not! This book will re-define the true meaning of positive thinking for the 21st century and show that there is more to it then we know. The author, Neil Francis, will explain that it is actually our motivating ability that enables us to create new possibilities. It is then up to each individual to decide which opportunities are achievable and realistic and - therefore - worth seizing. Positive Thinking explores the ways of creating new possibilities so that you make the right decisions to live a more balanced, meaningful and contented life.

Inspired Thinking is an innovative way of discovering new ideas to achieve meaningful success. When someone or something inspires you, it pushes and propels you to do something new or different. It gives you new ideas and a strong feeling of enthusiasm and excitement. And this is the key point of this book; helping you discover inspiration from new ideas to positively change your life. Each chapter is packed with new ideas from various sources of inspiration such as stories, practical examples, tips, tools and strategies, which will help you discover meaningful success. The book will explore ideas around personal value, individuality, risk, self-belief, triviality, purpose, staying young, proactivity, determination, heroes, goals, collaboration and legacy. Inspired Thinking is an important book for the 21st century, helping you to set the right goals and objectives to lead you on a journey of discovery, meaning, enjoyment and purpose.