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 ArticleWhy Do Some Leaders Just Get It?September 19, 2011As often happens, I was chatting about leadership. A colleague of mine was sharing a distinction on leadership that she had experienced directly. She was explaining how she worked for a wonderful leader, Glen, who trusted in her ability from the outset. Glen was not concerned what hours she worked, how long she had for […] Read More ArticleThe Day The World Changed.September 13, 2011It still seems surreal. It's the 10 year anniversary. I remember waking up that morning ten years ago and turning the TV on like I did every other morning. The images I was seeing were confusing and I thought for a couple of minutes that the world had ended. What on earth had happened? Planes […] Read More ArticleBusiness Growth and Brand AmbassadorsSeptember 13, 2011Business Growth and Brand Ambassadors I was reading ‘The Age’ newspaper on the weekend and came across an article that was talking about St Kilda Football Club and it’s sponsorship deal with St George Bank (Collins & Spencer 10th September 2011). It proved interesting reading and reinforces the power of the people within a business […] Read More ArticleLeadership and Team Lessons From Geese (From Monday Inspiration)September 11, 2011There is a lot we can learn in leadership, team work and community from the plight of migrating geese. Next time you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in a “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it […] Read More ArticleBusiness Growth Through The Age Old Philosophy.September 08, 2011Business Growth Through The Age Old Philosophy. There is a huge opportunity for business growth in businesses today by distinguishing their brand, attracting the right clients and create ravings fans. It won’t even put a strain on your cashflow, quite the opposite actually. It’s called client service and it’s something that is sorely missed in […] Read More ArticleMinority TribeSeptember 06, 2011There’s a big leadership lesson going on for our first female prime minister. It is incredibly difficult to lead without authority and with the support of the minority. Ever since she has taken up her role as prime minister, there has been speculation that she will not survive, that her leadership will inevitably be challenged, […] Read More ArticleBusiness Growth – Listening To GrowAugust 30, 2011Business Growth – Listening To Grow Communication is key to business growth. In fact, it is the key contributor to the success of personal and business relationships and a key contributor to business growth. Why? Because great leaders are good communicators and part of being a great communicator is being a great listener. Great leaders […] Read More ArticleBusiness Strategy – Business Growth Tip Number 7August 29, 2011Business Growth Tip Number 7 Business Strategy – Business Growth Tips are designed for small and medium business owners to get some quick tips to boost their business success. The Business strategy, business growth tips may also serve as great reminders to get back to basics! Read More ArticleRob Nixon Joins The Business Leadership AcademyAugust 28, 2011Rob's interview will be held at the special time of 10am Wednesday 31st August. I have attended a couple of Rob’s seminars and they are mind blowing. Rob is a very charismatic and talented presenter and while he does specialise in a particular market, I got so much out of his presentation. We are looking […] Read MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleTen Things That Courageous Leaders Do.May 24, 2011There are leaders and then there are leaders. In today’s fast changing and fiercely competitive environment, it takes a certain standard of leadership to succeed. Wimpy, indecisive leadership is not going to cut it. Autocratic and suffocating leadership is not going to cut it either. Courageous leadership is the answer. This is a gutsy, risk […] Read More ArticleMeetings For Meeting’s Sake!May 22, 2011One of the biggest complaints that we get from leaders and executives is how many meetings they are expected to attend. People often show up to a meeting that is poorly facilitated, has no purpose and is not necessary to an outcome. It's a nice to have! Ridiculous! Who has time for that? These are […] Read More ArticleThe Business Leadership Academy Interview with Craig DevlinMay 20, 2011Our next interview is with business expert Craig Devlin. The interview will be held on Wednesday 25th May at 12pm. Let me tell you a bit more about Craig. “Craig is a very successful businessman who has created his success through his strong strategic thinking and high level negotiation skills. If you have a dispute […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #7May 19, 2011Obstacles A key leadership trait is the ability to identify potential obstacles that may present challenges to business growth and development. While you may not be able to identify all of them (some will happen through natural causes such as our recent natural disasters), others you will be able to foresee. To be able to […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #6May 17, 2011Goals Set Business Goals. Short, medium and long term goals. There is a saying “You can’t hit the target if you do not know where you are aiming”. Very true. Not having goals in place for a business is like being on a boat without a rudder. Depending on which direction the wind blows, you […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #5May 16, 2011Culture This is one of the most important factors to your business. It certainly determines if you are an employer of choice or not. It’s interesting, many small businesses I walk into are not sure of the culture of the workplace. It happens by chance as opposed to being something that is created and lived. […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #4May 12, 2011Leadership Brand. This includes your leadership style and build on it. Leadership brand encompasses your presentation in terms of dress, how you communicate, the language you use, and how you are perceived in your marketplace. Leadership brand is all about your actions matching your words and your presentation complimenting this also. Let me explain. It […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #3May 11, 2011Leadership Style. You will be familiar with this term and it is similar to leadership brand however there are additional components that make up the brand of a leader that I will cover off on next. There are many leadership styles out there in the market place. You may have heard of the main three, […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #2May 10, 2011Vision For Your Leadership This is equally as important as having a vision for your business. Great leaders know themselves and have a clear vision for how they will make a difference to the people they lead. They are also very conscious of their leadership style and their leadership brand. Leadership is more about who […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #1May 09, 2011Vision For Your Business This is the place to start. As a new start up this is the obvious place to start. To sit down and start to paint the beautiful mural that will be your ultimate business. How will it look and feel, what is the purpose of the business, who are your ideal […] Read MorePages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647Last PageOlder Posts
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