Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking some friends down with me to a small coastal village called Brooms Head. Brooms Head is three hours south of Brisbane and is one of those places that never seem to change. That is one of the reasons I love it. The beach is the same time
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Engaging The Long Face. Possibility Or Pipe Dream?
A horse walks into a bar, and the bartender says…… ‘why the long face’? Of all the jokes in the world, this is one which keeps popping up in my mind. Not because it is any good, but because I am often exposed to situations which remind me of it. What am I talking about?
Cheats Never Prosper
This was a terrible weekend in world sport. In perhaps the biggest story to ever break, the USADA reports into the systematic doping programmes of Lance Armstrong and his US Postal cycling team were released. There is no bigger or more respected sports person in the world than Armstrong. Together with Tiger Woods and Roger
Office Gossip – Team Builder or Culture Killer?
Everyone loves a bit of gossip, I’m sure we’ve all taken part in an office gossip session at some point in our lives. You know the kind I’m talking about… Did you hear about Luke in accounting? What’s wrong with Sarah in sales, she’s been really moody lately? It seems to be a great Aussie
The Wise “Old” Man
This week, I spent a couple of days in Melbourne. Apart from the weather (which was pathetic one day, perfect the next), Melbourne is one of my favourite places to visit. It has a buzz and a vibe and is always energetic. While I was there, I had the pleasure of having a lunch with
What Makes A Good Leader?
It goes without saying that good leadership is crucial to any successful business. But, what makes a good leader and how can someone develop himself or herself into a good leader if they are not one to begin with? The answer is that there are many factors that contribute to good leadership and whether someone
Man Under Pressure!
Last week I had an extremely enjoyable and rewarding time in our Perth office. The team over there are really humming and there is a great feeling in the town in general. I always stay in a hotel at one end of the terrace and walk to our office down the other end. As much
Turning Results Around Through Planning, Communication and Teamwork
I know, I know, we’ve heard it all before; by reading those self books that talk about the art of communication and effective planning – they say it all the time. But it really is amazing what can be achieved through effective organisation, communication and teamwork. I’ve recently had an experience which I thought brought