Career
The Absolute Secret To Success – But Be Warned, It Hurts!
The executive looked at me expectantly, awaiting my answer to the most critical question of all: “How do I drive my career to success?” Oh, I knew the answer. And shared it. He was disappointed (as I knew he would be). Bet you will be too...
The Best Job Perk Of All – Do You Have It?
I was reading a book written by Facebook for its staff when I saw something that genuinely excited and inspired me. It endorses everything I believe about leading high performance teams. It’s a habit Facebook embraces; it underpins excellence. It’s an approach that will make your...
10 Ways To Build Powerful Influence – In Business And In Life
What is the most valuable thing the most influential people in your life have given you? What is it that has made all the difference? Here’s the answer. It is the secret to building genuine and deep influence. Do you do it? Critical to business success is...
What Will Your Legacy Be?
I was half listening to the corporate anthropologist (I mean - really!) talking about culture when he said something that grabbed my attention. It was the reason he gave for why talented people stay in their roles. It really surprised me. A lot. It might surprise...
Slow Down To Speed Up
I did something really weird in Melbourne last week. It’s a bit embarrassing. You see, I turned left. And by doing so, I was reminded of the biggest mistake I continue to make, in my life and career. Do you make it too? If ‘yes,’ then...
Why ‘Follow Your Passions’ Is Dangerous Advice
I learnt something recently which will stop me from ever encouraging anyone to ‘follow their passions'. Oh, I’ve said it many times. But never again. It’s just too dangerous. I know of several young adults finishing school who are deciding career paths, and university course choices. My advice...
5 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Own Learning (Because No-one Else Is Gonna Do It For You)
Gone are the days when you could coast through your entire career on the back of your university degree. In today’s fast-changing world, what you learned last year has probably already been superceded by better, smarter ways of doing things. If you want to stay ahead, you...
The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Harnessing The Power Of Teams
There’s strong evidence that teams can produce results that far outperform that of individuals working alone. Decades ago, when some big organisations first introduced teams, it made the news because no one else was doing it. Today, it’s just the opposite: a business that doesn’t use...