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 ArticleLeadership and The Carbon TaxJuly 10, 2011It’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 ArticleBusiness Leaders and NetworkingJuly 10, 2011Most 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 ArticleBusiness Leadership Academy Interview With Michelle PowellJuly 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 ArticleThe Cobra and The Mongoose – Leadership LessonsJune 22, 2011From 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 ArticleBusiness Leadership Academy – Interview with Michael FirthJune 20, 2011Our 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 ArticleLeadership 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 ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #8June 14, 2011Business 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 ArticleThe Likeable LeaderJune 14, 2011You will know one for sure. The likeable leader is the one you call ‘lovely’. The leader who goes out of their way to be nice, to accommodate as many needs of their staff as possible, who consults the team on decisions – all of them. The likeable leader generally tolerates poor behaviour and makes […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leaders and Empty Promises (from Monday Inspiration)May 26, 2011When you deal with people every day as I do and have been trained in Human Behaviour like I have, you can read people pretty well. Or so I thought! There are some who can still fool you. I have written before about my frustration with people’s actions not supporting their words. It’s one of […] Read MorePages: First Page123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleJustin Herald & The Business Leadership AcademyMarch 15, 2011The Business Leadership Academy kicks off today with our first guest Justin Herald. What a way to start. Justin has been voted 'Entrepreneur Of The Year' in 2005 and has just been awarded 'The Future Leaders Award' reconising him as one of the top 50 most inflential leaders of the next generation in Australia. Justin […] Read More ArticleLeadership Coaching – Effective Communication. What Is It?March 10, 2011We all use the term; I use it all the time, Effective Communication. We need to communicate effectively and the whole world will improve. Well I actually believe that but yes I know that is idealistic! So let’s start with defining the two words and then bring them together: Effective – to accomplish a purpose, […] Read More ArticleLeadership Skill – Curiosity Killed the Captain!March 10, 2011Yes the right little saying is curiosity killed the cat. Cats are such curious little creatures; they investigate and enjoy little adventures they would never have had the pleasure of experiencing if they were not so inquisitive. Of course, it can get them into trouble too, into situations they may not be able to handle. […] Read More ArticleLeadership Style – The Brand of a Leader.March 07, 2011You will have heard of the term Leadership Style. Your leadership style is how you communicate and behave as a leader. You may be an autocratic, a free reign or a democratic leader, which are the headline styles of leadership or a combination. Dependant on that, people will have a certain perception of you, based […] Read More ArticleLeader By Title? Level 1 LeadershipMarch 03, 2011I have a big problem with people who call themselves a leader simply because they have a “leadership title”. It absolutely gets me every time. I am absolutely passionate about leadership and not just the concept, the fulfilment of leadership, the act of leadership, of being a true leader at work, at home and in […] Read More ArticleLeadership Skill – How Do You Know How Your Staff Are Performing?March 01, 2011Leaders, ask yourself that question. How do you know how your staff are performing? How do you really know besides what people are telling you? Ok you may know how they are performing results wise. Sales speak for themselves. But is that the only measure of success you have in place for your business? Behaviours […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership AcademyMarch 01, 2011 The Leadership Academy For Todays Business Leaders Launching On Wednesday March 16th Introducing The Business Leadership Academy Have you ever wondered what makes people successful? Have you had the opportunity to learn from other business leaders, thought leaders and people leaders sharing the secrets to their success and their mindset? Are you […] Read More ArticleThe Importance Of Business Identity.February 27, 2011Last year I wrote on the importance of culture and asked 7 key questions about your business. You can read the article here. Culture defines your business. Culture is your business identity. It provides a framework for staff to operate within and assists them to understand what your business stands for. If your staff understand […] Read More ArticleDecisive Leader – Leadership SkillFebruary 24, 2011Seth Godin whom is a ‘god’ in the marketing world has a saying “you don’t need more time, you need to decide.” Great advice! One of the biggest reasons or excuses people give me for not achieving what they would like to is because they have no time. Well I’d like to let you in […] Read More ArticleLeadership and IntuitionFebruary 22, 2011Can I ask you a question? Thank you! Should a leader use their intuition or not to make decisions? Do you believe intuition is a critical component to leadership? Let’s define intuition. The term intuition is used to describe thoughts and preferences that come to mind quickly and without much reflection. The word 'intuition' comes […] Read MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546Last PageOlder Posts
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