Leadership
Leadership Is Action: It’s What You Do That Counts
That short statement took me many years to learn. When I was young, and thrust into a management role way before I was ready, I thought leadership meant “getting people to do things”. And maybe, in the end, that is what it is. But it’s not...
Are You Hiring Dwarves Or Giants?
I have had some major highs in a career that is now deep into its 4th decade. Lots of hard work, lots of luck, and plenty of great people, have helped me to some success, which has been fun and lucrative. And I am proud of many milestones...
4 Things Greg Savage Wants You To Know About Talent Acquisition
Last week we gathered together some of Auckland’s most forward-thinking business leaders and talent acquisition types at CPA Australia's beautiful harbourside venue to hear from recruitment industry leader Greg Savage. Greg’s a true innovator in the world of talent acquisition. He’s got himself a bit of a...
Ask Yourself This One Key Question Next Time You’re Hiring
This is simple. But powerful. When the time comes to make your next hire, simply ask yourself one key question, before you make an offer. ‘Will this person raise our average?’ That’s it. Ask yourself, and ask the other hiring managers involved. If we hire this person, will she raise the average...
Can’t Pay Your Team Top Dollar? Here Are 7 Things To Try Instead
We recently released New Zealand’s largest accounting and finance salary report. It's called What The Buck! and the interest it’s generated has been overwhelming. As a result, our team have been having some pretty interesting conversations with business leaders across Auckland. Naturally, the first thing most hiring managers want to...
Big, Fat Mistakes: Your Biggest Career Asset
I encourage you, please, to make mistakes. Here’s the twist. I only want you to make a very specific style of mistake - the sort smart people make. A friend of mine was inspiringly positive after deciding to embark on a new phase of his career. I...
Real Leaders Give People What They Need, Not What They Want
This post is for anyone who manages people, or who hopes to in the future. It will probably draw some flak too, but that’s because I don’t really believe in generational differences. I think it has been largely hyped and exaggerated. I have had plenty of...
Don’t Get Emotional When You Read This
I received an email from a colleague a while back that I would describe as brutal. Blistering, even. Anger oozed out of it. Accusations abounded. My heart sank. Because I knew what would happen next. And it saddened me. I once worked with a very wise man, Paul...