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 ArticleBe Brave and Do It!September 08, 2014“Marketing used to be about what you say. Now, marketing is what you do. What you make. How you act. The choices you make when you are sure no one is looking.” ~ Seth Godin Seth has been an inspiration and a mentor to me for many years. I love the way he thinks. I […] Read More ArticleWhen Working Hard Isn’t WorkingSeptember 02, 2014“We must take change by the hand or rest assuredly, change will take us by the throat.” ~ Winston Churchill It used to be common for people to tell you to ‘work harder’ if you weren’t achieving what you needed to. Falling behind was met with the death stare from the boss and you knew […] Read More ArticleKeeping Them Safe.August 25, 2014“A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for”. ~Grace Hopper I was watching a TED talk by Simon Sinek. His topic; “Why good leaders make you feel safe”. If your people feel safe, they will do their very best for you and extraordinary things will happen in organisations. Now […] Read More ArticleHow Relevant Are You?August 18, 2014“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new” ~ Brian Tracy I spoke at a large corporate event last Friday and I always find it interesting what people takeaway from the points I share. The topic was leading from […] Read More ArticleThe Status QuoJuly 21, 2014 Status quo – the existing state of affairs We’ve all experienced the status quo. It’s how things are and how they have been for a while. Occasionally that can be a great thing. Things are ticking along nicely at the rate you desire. And then the status quo can be the place that you […] Read More ArticleBack Seat Listener.July 18, 2014“To succeed, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.” ~ Tony Dorsett We’ve all had an experience with a backseat driver! Those people who tell you how to drive, what lane to be in, when to brake and if you’re driving too fast. Rather annoying. […] Read More 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 MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleThe Only Way I Know! (From Monday Inspiration)November 20, 2011A friend sent this little story to me a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was worth sharing with you, particularly at this time of year. “A new family in the neighborhood overslept and the six-year old daughter missed her school bus. The neighbour, though late for work, agreed to drive her if […] Read More ArticleWill Social Media Improve Client Service?November 19, 2011 What your clients say about you on social media can have a real impact on your sales. Mediums such as facebook and twitter allow people the opportunity to communicate good and bad experiences about products and service so it makes sense for business to be on top of this. I have noticed an increasing […] Read More ArticlePeople Pleaser.November 02, 2011The people pleaser pleases no one in the end. It sounds like a tongue twister from the schoolyard doesn’t it? But it’s true. The people pleaser in a leadership role does not create any real joy at all. It is a real distinction for a leader to understand the value of respect versus like. Let’s […] Read More ArticleBusy Being BusyOctober 27, 2011I am going to go out on a limb here and say that ‘busy’ is one of the most commonly used words in the English language. Well in business anyway! Busy is one of the key things that most business owners want but dread at the same time. Let’s face it, we all want and […] Read More 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 MorePages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647Last PageOlder Posts
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