The year is moving fast – we were looking back at our achievements and winding down in December and heading up to new year. Then suddenly the weeks flew by and now it is time to wind back up. So make a few guiding principles for yourself to start the year on a great note. […]
People at work often talk about others’ attention to detail. There are positive comments, which we love to hear and enjoy being commended for. “I trust her, she always checks her facts” “It is remarkable the way you care about detail” Then there are the negative comments. Sometimes these are told behind the backs of […]
It’s that time of the year (actually it can be any time of the year) when animated emails dance into your inbox, inviting you to Melbourne Cup lunches, staff barefoot bowls, charity fundraisers and so on. You’re tired from squinting at a never-ending database, or being pestered with complaints and inaction from colleagues. It’s only […]
Ideas are like chewable coffee beans; they stimulate, invigorate and pow! In a sterile or stony setting, however, they also wither for want of interest and understanding. How often does someone at a staff meeting put forward a badly-needed idea for improvement and then get met with blank silence? Often one objection about ‘a waste […]
Can your mindset hold you back in your organisations and teams? Yes, easily… when you fall into the trap of thinking and being stuck. Being stuck is … Being a victim often leads to poor performance and poor relationships at work. Here are typical examples of your mindset thinking patterns when you feel bogged: Things […]
Businesses should strive to get a gold star for their own “A list”: accountability. It’s a vital trait in best business practice and essential for any company wanting to be an employer of choice. So here’s six steps to follow for anyone who has trouble grasping the salience of accountability in business. 1. Self-honesty Accountability […]
Trust is the unseen but vital glue in all areas of life, and most certainly in business. But is it being eroded by the online world of disruption and snappy virtual interactions on social media? Trust is more essential than ever. It forms the heart of great work relationships and underpins every business and societal […]
Often people with subject matter expertise have great difficulty in presenting to a group, even though with friends they may be upbeat and entertaining. The most common mistakes include: Can’t manage anxiety; Don’t relate to audience; It’s all one-way; or It’s boring! Develop these nine skills so you avoid these mistakes. 1. Create a positive […]
Those lazy, crazy days of summer Down Under… For some of you, that’s already over and you’re wanting to muster your energy. Or perhaps you’re dragging your feet and spirits, remembering how that time floating in the pool, sipping drinks or eating fish and chips (or something equally good), felt all-too-brief. Have you started the […]
