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 ArticleGive Them Meaning.July 06, 2014“Without a compelling cause, our employees are just putting in time. Their minds might be engaged, but their hearts are not. Meaning precedes motivation.” ~ Lee J Colan This quote really resonated with me. I am a huge believer in not only setting a vision for business, creating goals and values but also living them. […] Read More ArticleThe Best Laid PlansJune 30, 2014“The difference in winning and losing is most often….. not quitting.” Walt Disney So I had the best laid plans today. I’d done my planning and had my to do list. I’d executed all the things a good leader should! Then Monday happened. Now, at 6pm on Monday as I write this, writing my blog […] Read More ArticleYour Support CrewJune 25, 2014 “We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are.” ~ Tobias Wolff It’s winter in Melbourne and it’s cold! We’ve had some awful windstorms this week that have seen trees fall and the Yarra flood. The SES as per usual do an outstanding job and are there to support those affected. […] Read More ArticleSurf or SwimJune 16, 2014Surfing is one thing I have never tried. It looks easy! I have often watched the surfers with envy as they glide across the huge surf. They have the moves, they know where to stand on the board, they know what to do. They’ve practiced long and hard. When the intensity has gone from the […] Read More ArticleBusy Spinning.June 12, 2014I read a great blog the other day by the superb Seth Godin ‘ Two Kinds Of Busy’. It really resonated with me. For the reason that the word ‘busy’ is fast becoming one of the most overused adjectives in the English language! It seems that busy is our new normal state of being. Everyone […] Read More ArticleThe Reflection In The Mirror.June 06, 2014We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, according to our understanding, according to our courage, we will have to say yea or nay – and rise! ~ Maya Angelou It’s been a challenging, productive and great 5 months. Most weeks have been […] Read More ArticleWhat The Boss Doesn’t Know Won’t Hurt Him. Or Will It?April 17, 2014In my 26 years in business, I’ve seen the good the bad and the ugly of leadership. And I have experienced the same. I can still remember vividly working for a boss who was what you would call a nightmare! People were scared of the guy and for good reason. He had a temper, would […] Read More ArticleWhy Is Not The Answer.April 07, 2014There is a great quote by George Bernard Shaw: “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” True. The business environment has changed significantly over the past couple of years. Competition is furious, demands on time are ruthless and clients are more educated than they were ever before. […] Read More ArticlePeople In It For Themselves.April 01, 2014How many conversations have you had with team members where you have asked the question ‘did you consider……?’ You can fill in the blank here with many things like; the other people in your team, the impact to the business, how the client would feel, what the outcome would be or how it could damage […] Read MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleConsistent GrowthOctober 25, 2011Consistency Is The Key To Business Growth For anyone who is trying to build a muscle or lose a dress size, they will understand that consistency is the key. Consistent exercise, healthy eating habits and fluid intake will determine the results of the goal. If they do these things sporadically, the results will not be […] Read More ArticleTake A Punt! (from Monday Inspiration)October 23, 2011 Spring Racing is upon us once again. This signals warmer weather in Melbourne and gorgeous fashion for the girls and the guys. Dedicated punters are studying the form guide to build their knowledge about the horses racing in an endeavour to win their fortune. Others don’t even study; they like to have a flutter […] Read More ArticleBusiness Growth – ‘Get On It’October 17, 2011Business Growth – 'Get On It' We have been speaking with quite a few business owners over the last few weeks that are very frustrated and annoyed that they cannot seem to get the time to spend on their business. It’s one of the biggest challenges for business owners today and something that needs to […] Read More ArticleHave You Ever Thought Things Must Change?October 17, 2011Have you considered business coaching but thought it was too expensive? Have you been wanting to move forward in your business but you don’t have time to think about it? Would you like next year to be better than this year? Have you considered business coaching but thought it was too expensive? Have you been […] Read More ArticleBlue Moon Moment – From Monday InspirationOctober 09, 2011Do you ever catch yourself thinking ‘if only? You could have had it all if only: You had of made a quicker decision You had of taken action earlier You maintained that relationship You had of started something You had of stopped something You had of acted on your instincts You had of planned rather […] Read More ArticleReferrals And Business GrowthOctober 09, 2011Referrals And Business Growth. We know that referral business is the best form of business you can get. After all, someone has already done the hard sell for you. If a business can increase their referral activity by even a small percentage, the impact to the bottom line can be significant to business growth. Referrals, […] Read More ArticleThe Fish Rots From The Head.October 01, 2011 Well, if you haven’t heard about the GASP fiasco you have now! If ever there was a story that reinforces the fish rots from the head, it’s this story about horrendous client service and arrogant leadership. The blatant lack of care and respect for the consumer is shocking. You’ve heard of the saying ‘the […] Read More ArticleGASP! Bad Customer Service And The Click Of A Mouse!September 30, 2011Well if ever there was story that reinforced the power of the people in a business it is the now viral GASP story. In the click of a mouse, the brand of GASP was placed into disrepute. And all because of one employee of the South Yarra store and the response of a ‘Customer Care’ […] Read More ArticleMatthew Gould Joins The Business Leadership AcademySeptember 25, 2011Join us on September 28th at 12pm when we will interview Matthew Gould from the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Register here to be part of the interview. Matthew is passionate about leadership and we are really looking forward to hearing the insights he will share from his extensive career and experience in […] Read More ArticleBusiness Growth – What’s Your ThresholdSeptember 20, 2011Business Growth – What's Your Threshold? We all have a threshold. The point of exhaustion and the feeling that you can’t go any further. I experienced this the other day at the gym. I was doing a 90-minute spin cycle class and even before I started my legs were hurting from the exercise I had […] Read MorePages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344Last PageOlder Posts
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