Purple Story (The Home of Operational Excellence)

🕰️ I WISH I HAD MORE TIME... 🕰️ Sound familiar? Be honest. Are you in control of your time… or are Time Thieves running the show? 🕰️ Every leader knows the struggle: too many meetings, constant distractions, and never enough time to focus on what actually matters. Join KT, Leadership Expert and Time Thief Hunter, for a FREE sharp, interactive hangout where we’ll dive into: ⚡ Who (or what) is stealing your time – and how to stop them ⚡ Why managing time isn’t enough – you need to maximise it ⚡ How better time habits drive performance, smash goals, and help you MAKE MORE MONEY! No fluff. No generic advice. Just practical tools, straight talk, and strategies you’ll want to steal immediately. 🎟️ It’s free, fun, and guaranteed to make every second count. 🗓️ FREE Online Hangout – Friday 31st Jan, 9am 👉 Join here: https://lnkd.in/evbRDgEU See you there! 🚀 #PurpleHangout #BeMorePurple Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall Jody Bennett

🛑 STOP MANAGING, START BANKING MORE CASH! 🛑 Management keeps the lights on. Leadership makes the till ring. If you’re constantly caught up in the day-to-day but your revenue isn’t growing, then let’s be honest—you don’t have a sales problem. You have a leadership problem. 💡 Operators using the things we teach in the Purple Leadership Programme are finding an extra £200 per week per venue. That’s £52,000 per region (10 sites) in 6 months!! If that’s not happening for you, ask yourself: 🔹 Are my managers driving results or just ticking boxes? 🔹 Are my teams truly engaged or just showing up? 🔹 Am I giving them the tools to lead—or just expecting magic to happen? 🚀 A £3,495 investment can bring in £52,000+ in extra revenue. 9:1 ROI. No-brainer. Drop Lynda Merryweather a message, and let’s get your leadership (and your bottom line) moving in the right direction. Karen Turton Brian Bagnall Jody Bennett

💣 TRUTH BOMB ALERT! 💣 Your team is copying you. And it is costing you money. Leaders set the tone. If you’re reactive, your team is reactive. If you avoid tough conversations, so do they. If you accept mediocre performance, guess what? You get mediocre results. And mediocre results? They’re expensive. ❌ Wasted hours on poor communication. ❌ Staff turnover draining profits. ❌ Missed revenue because no one’s stepping up. 💰 We’ve helped leaders find an extra £52,000 in sales per region (10 sites) in just 6 months—simply by getting leadership right. No magic tricks. Just real-world commercial impact. 🔥 The Purple Leadership Programme doesn’t just make you a better leader—it creates high-performing teams that drive profit. https://lnkd.in/eEUH6Te7 If your leadership style is costing you money (and it probably is), let’s fix it. Drop a comment or DM Lynda Merryweather, and we’ll show you how. Karen Turton Brian Bagnall Jody Bennett

💸 IS THE “I’ll Do It Later” TRAP COSTING YOU £52,000? 💸 🚨 NEWSFLASH: “Later” is a mythical land where sales soar, teams thrive, and leaders magically get better without investing in themselves. Shame it doesn’t exist!! Too many leaders intend to level up, but they’re too busy firefighting. Meanwhile, their competitors are out there adding £52,000 in sales per region (yes, really). 💰 The #PurpleLeadershipProgramme (aka the Multi-Site Leader Programme) can help operators find £200 per week per venue for 6 months.* And we’re not talking theory—we have the proof. 💥 £3,495 investment. 💥 £5,600 total cost with labour. 💥 9:1 return on investment. If you’re still spending £10k on marketing that isn’t moving the needle, maybe it’s time to invest in leadership instead. 🚀 Want the brochure? Comment “Yes please” below, and we’ll send it over. Let’s stop waiting and start winning. *Based on 10 venues Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall

🚨 SATURDAY SHOUT OUT TIME! 🚨 What a week! 💥 Here’s the rundown of what we’ve been up to and why YOU should be taking notes: 🎤 Andy had another emotional session with Red Engine Team’s Power Up graduating class. One graduate even presented their learning journey in the form of a graphic novel – talk about creative! And don’t get us started on the mic drops from people who once said, “I can’t do public speaking.” This is the power of transformation, folks. 💪 🍴 RTT had a BIG week with Holdsworth Foods, diving into session 4 of 10 and getting REAL about the difference between being a manager and being a leader. They’re not the same thing – but we can help you get there! 💡 💥 RTT also smashed it with Cambscuisine in their Coaching for Leaders workshop. Everyone realised they weren’t just coaches; they were mentors too. Big lightbulb moments! 💡💡 ✨ Verity kicked off a new programme with The Light’s superstar team leaders. For many, it was their first time diving into self-reflection – and WOW, did they dive in! Open, honest, and tackling tough topics like pros. TOP TIER! 🙌 Helen Cook 🔥 KT led from the front this week, speaking at the Manchester Hoteliers Association and dropping some TRUTHS! Check out her posts for all the juicy details from those exciting projects she’s supporting. 🔥 💡 BIG thanks to Ian Marchant for his insightful Hangout on Friday, where he talked about operations coaching and why we have SO much to learn from top-tier sports coaches. It gave everyone plenty to think about and some seriously valuable takeaways! 🏆 📰 Oh, and did you catch KT’s ‘special report’ in the latest BII magazine? Some seriously good stuff in there! 📖 PS: There are still places available on the #PurpleLeadershipProgramme spring cohort. Ready to level up and make more money? Let’s talk. We’ve got what you need to get ahead of the game this year! 💥 https://lnkd.in/eEUH6Te7 Time to turn those lightbulbs into profit. 🚀 #PurpleStory #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #Coaching #ManagerVsLeader #SelfReflection #BusinessGrowth #MoreMoney Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall Andy Goram Richard Tudor-Thomas Verity Milns

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🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Don’t miss tomorrow’s free hangout on coaching in operational leadership with Ian Marchant – it’s happening at 9am sharp, and you’d be an IDIOT not to be there. Here’s what we’re talking about: ⚡ Why coaching is no longer optional for modern leaders ⚡ How coaching has evolved (and why you need to catch up) ⚡ What sport can teach us about leading high-performing teams No fluff. No endless slides. Just real talk, sharp insights, and practical tools you can use right away. It’s free, it’s interactive, and it’s guaranteed to leave you thinking differently about your role as a leader. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/evbRDgEU See you tomorrow morning! 🚀 Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall

🌀 FEELING STUCK? 🌀 Brain fog kicking in? Midweek blues making you question everything, including your coffee choices? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. 📚✨Our newsletter is basically a treasure chest of ideas, insights, and the occasional kick up the backside you didn’t know you needed. Dive back in, revisit, reflect, or just scroll through until inspiration strikes (it will). https://lnkd.in/eBZ4UBsB ☕ And if the digital deep-dive isn’t cutting it, we’ve got real humans too. Yep, our Friday Hangout is the place to be for some face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) interaction. Bring your questions, your breakthroughs, or just your caffeine. (Check the schedule here for what coming up: https://lnkd.in/evbRDgEU) 💪 Let’s shake off the slump and finish the week strong! 👇 What’s your go-to pick-me-up: Articles or Human Hangouts? Let us know! #MidweekMotivation #StayUnstuck #HumanConnection Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall

😐 IS YOUR TEAM JUST "FINE"? LET’S CHANGE THAT. 😐 Great teams don’t just happen. They’re built, nurtured, and inspired by leaders who know how to unlock their full potential. But let’s be honest – leading isn’t always easy. Whether it’s: 😐 Teams stuck in the “just fine” zone 🌀 Struggling to manage change and uncertainty 🤔 Figuring out how to keep people motivated and performing We all face challenges. That’s why our Purple Leadership Programme is built to tackle these head-on – and help leaders ignite that magic spark that drives results and MAKES MORE MONEY. Here’s the big question: What’s your team’s biggest challenge right now? ⬇️ Vote below and let’s talk solutions! Your team deserves more than “fine.” Let’s make extraordinary the new standard. 🚀 💜 P.S. If this resonates, our Spring Cohort is still open – but spaces are going fast! https://lnkd.in/eEUH6Te7

☀️ FUTURE YOU IS WATCHING! ☀️ Here’s a question to kick off your week: What are you going to do this week that future you will thank you for? Will you finally tackle that tricky conversation you’ve been avoiding? Delegate the tasks that aren’t yours to carry? Or maybe take some time to sharpen your leadership skills? If that last one speaks to you, we’ve got just the thing. This Friday 17th January at 9am, join KT and Ian Marchant for a FREE, no-fluff hangout on coaching in operational leadership. We’ll be digging into: ⚡ Why coaching is a must-have skill for modern leaders ⚡ How the role of a leader-coach has evolved over time ⚡ Lessons from sport you can apply to your team right now It’s an interactive, thought-provoking conversation – perfect for leaders who want to get ahead and stay ahead. 🎟️ It’s FREE, fun, and guaranteed to leave you with ideas that future you will love. 👉 Get the link to join here: https://lnkd.in/evbRDgEU So, what’s your move this week? 💥 Karen Turton Lynda Merryweather Brian Bagnall