Blog & Podcast Want 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 Article People Pleaser. November 02, 2011 The 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 Article Busy Being Busy October 27, 2011 I 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 Article Consistent Growth October 25, 2011 Consistency 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 Article Take 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 Article Business Growth – ‘Get On It’ October 17, 2011 Business 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 Article Have You Ever Thought Things Must Change? October 17, 2011 Have 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 Article Blue Moon Moment – From Monday Inspiration October 09, 2011 Do 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 Article Referrals And Business Growth October 09, 2011 Referrals 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 Article The 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 Pages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253Last PageLoad More ShowArticlesPodcasts Article Business Strategy – Business Growth Tip #2 July 19, 2011 Business Strategy – Business Growth Tip #2 Business Strategy – Business Growth Tips are designed for small and medium business owners to get some quick tips to boost their business success. It may also serve as great reminders to get back to basics! Read More Article Business Strategy – Business Growth Tip 1 July 19, 2011 Business Strategy – Business Growth Tip #1 Business Strategy – Business Growth Tips are designed for small and medium business owners to get some quick tips to boost their business success. It may also serve as great reminders to get back to basics! Read More Article Is Lady Gaga A Sound Role Model For Leadership? July 17, 2011 Is Lady GaGa a sound role model for leadership? I’ve never been a huge fan of Lady GaGa or her music. That was until I saw the interview with her on Australian TV last week with Tracey Grimshaw. I sat there fascinated as Lady GaGa, dressed in her outrageous style of clothing, discussed issues such […] Read More Article Leadership and The Carbon Tax July 10, 2011 It’s a big week in Australia, for Carbon Tax and for the Labour Government. Today Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her government announced the Carbon Tax Scheme. Naturally there will be the scare campaign from the opposition and the promise from the Prime Minister this is the best thing for supporting sustainability and slowing climate […] Read More Article Business Leaders and Networking July 10, 2011 Most business leaders understand the importance of networking. They know they should do it, they know it will benefit their business but…. Networking is something that business leaders seem to struggle with. They struggle with the concept of networking. Showing up to an event by themselves having to talk to strangers really doesn’t turn them […] Read More Article Business Leadership Academy Interview With Michelle Powell July 04, 2011 Our next Business Leader interview is with Michelle Powell. The interview will be held on the phone Wednesday 6th July at 12pm. The dial in details will be forwarded on Wednesday morning. Michelle is a very successful and smart business women who's company has recently achieved what every employer is striving for. Do not […] Read More Article The Cobra and The Mongoose – Leadership Lessons June 22, 2011 From Monday Inspiration – 20th June I was chatting with a good friend of mine on the weekend and somehow he injected the story of the cobra and the mongoose into our conversation. I’d not heard of it before so he theatrically explained the only animal that can defeat a Cobra, besides man, is the […] Read More Article Business Leadership Academy – Interview with Michael Firth June 20, 2011 Our next Business Leader interview is with Michael Firth. The interview will be held on the phone Wednesday 22nd June at 12pm. I’m not sure that I have met someone with more energy and passion for life than Michael! With his experience in sales, relationship building, networking and leading large teams of people, Michael has […] Read More Article Leadership Needs to Graduate From A Concept. June 19, 2011 I was at a VECCI business lunch last week and the guest speaker was Australian of the Year Simon McKeon. What an inspiring, humble and incredibly intelligent person. He has done some wonderful philanthropic work and is making a real difference. He was interviewed Q&A style and shared his views on business, the economy […] Read More Article Business Leadership Tip #8 June 14, 2011 Business Leadership Tip Business Leadership Tip # 8 – Systems and Process This is where you can take your business to the next level. The implementation of systems and processes to support your business strategy is a must. And yet it is where many businesses fall down. At Distinctive leadership we call these leadership practices. […] Read More Pages: First Page123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748Last PageLoad More
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