by John Drury | Sep 4, 2024 | Finishing Well, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, wellbeing
The right to disconnect On August 26, 2024, ‘The Right to Disconnect Legislation’ came into force across Australia. Basically, this means that employees are no longer expected to respond to work calls or emails outside of their scheduled working hours – “unless that...
by John Drury | Aug 13, 2024 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
A tale of two political leaders Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 – 1989. He presided over the ending of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall. He was strong and principled and like all politicians, had many political...
by John Drury | Jul 8, 2024 | Finishing Well, Lockdown, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, values, wellbeing
I flew to the Gold Coast recently to watch my daughter compete in the National Masters Weightlifting Championships. In the Uber from the airport, the driver was a 55-year-old retired businessman. He had worked hard, made enough money to retire, and taken the big step...
by John Drury | Jun 3, 2024 | Planning, Self Leadership, wellbeing
There are so many things that need to be done every day in a growing business. When your business is small, a lot of those tasks fall to you as the business owner. It is very easy to start your day with a long TO DO list which grows longer throughout the day. You are...
by John Drury | May 7, 2024 | Finishing Well, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
A business can become a chain around your neck if you hold on to it too long. Many business owners do not prepare their exit well. Like many aging couples who resist any suggestion to sell their home, downsize, or move into an aged care independent living facility. So...
by John Drury | Feb 16, 2024 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, values, wellbeing
I have been thinking a lot about what drives me in business. While making money is important, I can honestly say money is not the main driver. The passion underneath it all has become clearer and clearer the longer I work as a mentor to businesspeople. My latest...
