Blog & PodcastWant to Get More Productive?Sign up here to receive my FREE Top 10 Tips to turn Busy into Productive in 30 Days First Name Email* Subscribe Now ShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleExpert Interview – How to Stay Relevant and Engage Our Four Generations.November 29, 2017There are many incredibly powerful leaders in our world and Adam Rowse, of Barclay’s Bank, UK, is one of them. Adam is a dynamic leader who has climbed the success ladder quickly through his natural ability to engage and communicate with people of all walks of life. He is incredibly intelligent and well credentialed, but […] Read More ArticleThe Value of Your Circle of Influence.November 16, 2017A boy and his father were walking through the woods together. They came across a large log, blocking their path. The boy turned to his father and said, ‘Do you think I can lift this log?’ The father replied, ‘If you use all your strength, absolutely you can.’ The boy rolled up his sleeves, bent […] Read More ArticleCulture – The Heart and Soul of Your Business.November 09, 2017The culture is the lifeblood of any organisation regardless of size – it’s the heart and soul. It’s at the centre of talent retention and acquisition, business performance and overall team engagement. Culture is defined in many ways but a simple dictionary definition is the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or […] Read More ArticleWhy We Now Need to be Inclusive Leaders and Why it Can’t Just be Another Buzz Word.November 02, 2017Leaders today need to find a way to create a winning edge in business and the only way they will do this is by creating an inclusive culture. You need to learn to embrace diversity across generations, genders and cultures. But what does this really mean and what is driving the need for this new […] Read More ArticleFive Tips for Having Meaningful Performance Conversations.October 17, 2017As the end of the year draws closer, so do the often-dreaded performance conversations. The long trek down to the Boss’s office to talk about you; what you have done, how you have performed, how you have added value, can be confronting and downright scary for some. There’s debate as to whether performance reviews should […] Read More ArticleWhen Expectations Cross the Line and Border on Harassment.October 17, 2017I was chatting to an attendee at an event I spoke at in Brisbane last week. David was telling me of the challenge he had with managing his manager John’s expectations. John was an insomniac and workaholic. He worked long into the night and started very early in the morning. Which is John’s choice. If […] Read More ArticleBE By Design in 2018.October 10, 2017The calendar has flipped to October and with that comes the race to the end of the year. We’re well into the last quarter now and for some of us the lead up to Christmas can be a challenge. The year has taken its toll and we’re tired. Though the nicer weather in the southern […] Read More ArticleWhen You Look Into the Mirror Do You Like Whom You See?October 05, 2017Firstly, I received many messages on Sunday asking if I was alive after the Richmond Tigers epic win on Saturday. And yes I am! What an incredible day it was and thanks to many of you for sending encouraging messages after last week’s blog. After waiting 37 years for that victory it was worth celebrating! […] Read More ArticleThe Importance of Knowing Your Brand at the Core.September 26, 2017There’s no secret that your Personal Brand is the strongest currency you have to deal with. Full stop. And yet this can be one of the biggest casualties of busy. Your Personal Brand is all about how others perceive you and this is by how you position yourself, your actions, words, non actions and the […] Read MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleThe Five Types of Clutter and Why You Need to De-Clutter.August 01, 2017We’ve seen the shows about de-cluttering a wardrobe or a home and how cathartic it is. The process of getting rid of what we don’t need and haven’t used for a period of time creates space for new and exciting things…..or space to breathe! It also provides a sense of control and organisation when the […] Read More ArticleTime for a Culture Pulse Check.July 06, 2017Culture is the lifeblood of an organisation, regardless of size. It can make or break a business and the people within it. The culture of an organisation permeates beyond the 4 walls of the working environment and impacts on the employees’ personal lives also. We know that right? Then why do some organisations just get […] Read More ArticleWhat Do You Do When Your Boss is a Complete Douche Bag?July 04, 2017A friend of mine, Fiona, was telling a group of us the other day about her manager. She was expressing her frustration with his inability to make decisions, his poor communication style and his constant cancellation of meetings. The biggest frustration was his seeming inability to walk his talk. Instead of doing what he said […] Read More ArticleAre You Creating A Busy Mini-me?July 04, 2017Busy is what we are and its heavy impact is felt well beyond you and your workplace. It extends into your home and those closest to you. We are constantly telling people how busy we are. That we haven’t met a commitment because we’ve been too busy. And that you can’t play the game with […] Read More ArticleExpert Talk – How To Be a Relevant Leader.July 04, 2017Catherine Duncan is the Director and General Manager of Matthews Steer. She is a highly respected, courageous and relevant leader who walks her talk, but also has a genuine care and empathy for people, which hugely influence her success and the impact she has on others. I had the fortune of interviewing Catherine for Busy? […] Read More ArticleWe’re at the Half Way Point. 3 Critial Headlines for Leaders to Check in With..June 27, 2017Friday brings the financial year to a close and also completes the first half of the calendar year. Yes, 180 days done! Winter solstice is past us now and before we know it we’ll be heading into spring. Time seems to fly by so fast which is why it’s so critical in today’s business environment […] Read More ArticleThe Fire Fighter in You.June 22, 2017Barry was sitting in a meeting with his leadership team when his PA knocked on the door to let him know his appointment was waiting for him. At the same time his phone rang and his wife was asking if he’d attended to something he’s promised whilst his phone buzzed with text message from his […] Read More ArticleResponsibility – The Fifth and Final Component of The Leadership Template.June 14, 2017The fifth and final component of the Leadership Template is Responsibility. Whilst all the components of the template are equally important, responsibility has slightly more significance than the others. The reason I say this is because leadership is a responsibility in itself. It is not a right; it’s a privilege. Speaking generally, but observing often, […] Read More ArticleCourage – The Fourth Leadership Component.June 08, 2017The fourth component of the leadership template is courage. I must say this fourth component is one that I’m passionate about and certainly admire when I see it in leaders. Aristotle called courage the first virtue, because it makes all of the other virtues possible. It’s one of the most important virtues you can have […] Read More ArticleThe Centre Point of The Leadership Template – Self-Awareness.June 01, 2017Self-awareness is the third critical component of The Leadership Template. It sits in the middle for a reason, as it is the anchor for all the other components. Self-awareness – How you impact on others. Leaders need to be acutely aware of how their ‘mode of operandi’ impacts others. Michael was the leader of […] Read MorePages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344Last PageOlder Posts
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