John Drury’s year end message
I was just thinking at the end of this year 2019, been reflecting on a few things as the year comes to an end. That’s how the busyness of every day can erode what's really important in our lives, and then cause us to totally neglect the things that are really...
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...
CEOWorld Magazine – 4 July 2019
Self-awareness – the key to growing your emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is not mystical or weird, but practical. It starts with learning self-awareness. First published on CEOWorld Magazine on 4 July 2019. Emotional intelligence is not mystical or...
CEOWorld Magazine – 12 June 2019
Your daily routine could be the secret to success Your success in business depends on an effective daily routine that enables you to implement your plans. First published on CEOWorld Magazine on 12 June 2019. Leadership expert John Maxwell says, “You'll never change...
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