The greatness in you, NEEDS a friend
You have greatness inside of you I believe everyone does. We have a yearning for it associated with a deep desire for our life to have meaning, or to make a difference. Deep down we know we are born for more than simply existing or doing the bidding of others....
Some personal reflections on 2019
I wonder what sort of year you have had in 2019. Inevitably the events of the year in business and across our lives have an impact on us. Our personal challenge is to make sure we have the support in place that enables us to keep a positive mindset and a grounded...
Your need for control – when does it work for you, and when is it your greatest liability?
One of the most basic needs of every human being is for security, or a sense of control. If we lose the sense that we have control over our lives, we start to feel powerless. Like a victim, our decisions and actions feel like they do not matter. We all seek control...
9 reasons WHY you might feel ‘emotionally flat’, and what you can do about it
Learning skills to increase self-awareness is always the starting point for developing your emotional intelligence (EQ). Last week, I had some minor surgery. I had a general anaesthetic for the procedure and then had to do the whole recovery thing under medical...
Where is your happy place?
This weekend in NSW is a long weekend. Since our recent 4 week holiday in Europe, my wife and I have become a lot more pro-active about planning the shorter breaks in our lives. In the past, we have enjoyed slowing down a little but not really focused enough on doing...
Reflections on 4 weeks holiday where I totally disengaged from work
My wife and I have returned 2 weeks ago from a 4-week holiday in Europe. We attended the Lords Ashes Test Match (a bucket list item for me, and my wife enjoys cricket), a week in Paris doing off the tourist track things, 10 days in Croatia (including a 7 night cruise...
How busy people can build close friendships
Ideas to help busy people find time and energy for close friendships outside of work and family. The demands of a busy senior business role do not allow much time or energy for close relationships outside immediate family. This is one of the reasons that Dr Vivek...
Business Planning is Vital To Business Success
Business Planning Is Vital To Business Success Lack of business planning is high up on the list of reasons small businesses fail. In Australia the failure rate for small businesses in their first 5 years is about 75%. This means 3 out of 4 businesses start with all...
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