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 Leader – You Do Not Know It All! July 19, 2011 Leader – You Do Not Know It All! You know, it’s funny when you ask a business leader if they think they are a good leader. 9/10 they will say yes. They have great leadership skills, no problems at all. Ask the team about that leader and 9/10 they will say the complete opposite! There […] Read More 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 Pages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253Last PageLoad More ShowArticlesPodcasts Article Leadership And Management – Refocus On People March 22, 2011 We have come full circle really and are back to understanding that good business is based on relationships, not the best sales pitch or the best salesperson. But real and strong relationships. It's the foundation to great leadership too. The book Leadership and Self Deception by the Abinger group is a great reference for people […] Read More Article A Leaders Role in Bullying March 20, 2011 This topic has my blood boiling. Why? People passively posting on Facebook to raise awareness of bullying. Post this on your page and take a stand against bullying. Please! Like that is going to make a difference. What a passive way to take a stand against something that has the potential to ruin someone’s life. […] Read More Article Justin Herald & The Business Leadership Academy March 15, 2011 The 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 Article Leadership Coaching – Effective Communication. What Is It? March 10, 2011 We 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 Article Leadership Skill – Curiosity Killed the Captain! March 10, 2011 Yes 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 Article Leadership Style – The Brand of a Leader. March 07, 2011 You 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 Article Leader By Title? Level 1 Leadership March 03, 2011 I 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 Article Leadership Skill – How Do You Know How Your Staff Are Performing? March 01, 2011 Leaders, 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 Article Business Leadership Academy March 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 Article The Importance Of Business Identity. February 27, 2011 Last 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 Pages: First Page123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748Last PageLoad More