So gushed actress Sally Field in 1985 when she accepted her second Oscar in 5 years for her role in the 1984 film Places in the Heart. Being liked. If we are totally honest, it is what drives many of us. Sure we may have roles that make us unpopular …
Transformational Change
Monday, July 7, 2014As a father of two daughters I was more involved in Barbie parties and My Little Pony movies than the Transformers. But I understand the premise that in a very short space of time seemingly innocuous objects can turn themselves into something much more dramatic and action-oriented. If only transformational …
The Deloitte Australian Business Trends 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014In a recently published report, Deloitte have identified nine business trends that will re-shape the world and Australia in 2014. Their report can be accessed here. Leaders of organizations can be forgiven for feeling nervous at the potential shake-up in the business environment that is looming. Looking at just three …
Future Leadership Now
Monday, June 23, 2014Leaders are generally overcome with feelings of anxiety, confusion, stress and feeling overwhelmed. Does that sound like you? Less than 8% of leaders have the required level of thinking to do the job, which frequently results in these feelings. A recent paper by Nick Petrie entitled ‘Future Trends in Leadership …
A Leadership Master Class
Tuesday, June 10, 2014If you had the opportunity to pick the brains of 8 of the smartest people in leadership today, would you do it? How much would you be prepared to pay? Plenty of people took the opportunity recently to attend the ‘World Business Forum’ in Sydney, held May 28 – 29, …
8 Things Remarkably Effective People Do Every Day
Tuesday, June 10, 2014Some days I consider myself productive, and other days much less so. Consequently I was very interested to read this article by Peter Economy highlighting the daily habits of people who are continually effective. Being effective is a habit, and by making these 8 things part of your daily ritual, …