Standards are contagious
Many leaders don’t invest much time and effort in setting and upholding standards. Instead, we focus on results. And fair enough – results are what we are measured on. But what many leaders forget,...
View ArticleBE HONEST: here’s why you’re not achieving your goals
How are those 2016 goals working out for you? I’ve got some news for you, but most people don’t want to hear it. There are only three reasons that you fail to make progress towards your goals. Yes –...
View ArticleFOTAL – Fear of Taking Annual Leave. It’s a Thing
Who would have thought that Australians would feel so guilty taking annual leave? The Princess Cruises National Relaxation Survey discovered that almost two thirds of workers are actually scared of...
View ArticleSelf-Control is Limited. So Change One Behaviour at a Time
Ever tried to turn over a new leaf? Ever started a health kick, or made a conscious effort to be more productive at work, and then been unable to make the habits stick? maybe you’re doing too much....
View ArticleIs it Time to Close Down the Open Plan Office?
Think about this: Distractions take up 28% of our day. Someone once thought it was a good idea, but open plan offices are killing our productivity. Research shows that we get distracted every 11...
View ArticleThis Year, Stop Procrastinating and Start Doing
This year, stop procrastinating and start doing What’s going to stop you from achieving those New Year’s Goals? If you’re like most people – the answer is procrastination. And it is never helpful....
View ArticleTrès Bon! The French have BANNED after hours email.
The French have got it right! Their new laws mean that any organisation with more than 50 employees needs to determine hours when their employees should not send or reply to emails. Emails are a...
View ArticleFor Teams: We Need to Think Big. But Think Small.
To lead a team well is really quite hard. The concepts are easy, but the execution is often difficult. One of the things that is exceedingly difficult is getting people to focus on the things that...
View ArticleProcrastinating. 30 Minutes Can Change Your Day.
Procrastinating? 30 Minutes Can Change Your Day. We all have more to do and yet ironically we seem to be spinning our wheels now more than ever. Have you noticed that people are procrastinating more...
View ArticleThree Questions to Get Your Staff to Take Ownership
A common theme in all my workshops and keynotes is that leaders want their staff to take ownership. Staff constantly ask for solutions, direction and ideas, instead of solving problems themselves and...
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