April 16, 2015
Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk on ‘Start with Why’ is the perfect extension to Brené Brown’s talk I shared two weeks ago. Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why”, described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting […]
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“Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It’s tough to do that when we’re terrified about what people might see or think.” ~ Brene Brown This is the first Ted Talk I would like to share with you. Brené Brown, Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social […]
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“The one word that makes a good manager – decisiveness.” Lee Lococca Over the Easter break we took a trip to the Coonawarra wine region in South Australia. It’s about a five-hour drive through some lovely countryside. There’s not a lot to do in the car except to take a breath, enjoy the views of […]
Read MoreApril 13, 2015
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” —Douglas MacArthur We’re constantly told we […]
Read MoreMarch 30, 2015
You can always find a distraction if you’re looking for one. ~ Tom Kite I was walking along the street with my nine year old nephew the other day when he said in amazement ‘look at all the people on their phones’. We had just walked past a tram stop and every single person was […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2015
“The world is wide, and I will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum.” ~ Frances E Willard I was watching a guy running the other day. He was really building up some great momentum assisted by running downhill. This guy was up straight, striding it out and he […]
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“Perception is reality”. Lee Atwater Sometimes I wish perception wasn’t reality and I could just say what I wanted to say and do as I felt like without others judging me. And without legal ramifications! If only life was so simple. I was speaking with a gentleman; let’s call him Sam, the other day […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2015
Motivation ~ a reason or reasons for acting and behaving in a particular way. At a networking event, I met a business owner who was from the USA. They’d moved here only 2 years ago and had decided to bring a business idea with them that was unique to Australia. What I noticed through our […]
Read MoreMarch 02, 2015
“There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder. “~ Ronald Reagan You want it! The person next door to you wants it. I want it! Growth! Growth is an innate human need. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, stage 5 is Self-Actualization – realising personal […]
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2015
“Successful people are simply those with successful habits.” ~ Brian Tracy To be really honest with you, I struggled to write my blog today. I am feeling drained, tired and would prefer to curl up in a ball and go to sleep rather than write this. BUT, business leaders generally don’t have that luxury and […]
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