As markets become more competitive and customers have more options than ever before, it’s essential to stand out from the crowd. Advertising doesn’t work anymore, unless you have very deep pockets. Instead, learn how to build credibility and establish yourself as an authority. You can watch the recording here: After the webinar, I asked participants […]
Innovation is everybody’s business, and it’s more challenging with a distributed team. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen – it just has to be designed and engineered into your work practices. Some innovation happens by design (in R&D departments, market research, and so on), but much of it comes from individuals in your organisation,
In our increasingly online world, where people communicate using 140-character tweets and Instagram photos, the humble book is still one of the best ways to show your authority as an expert. In fact, it’s become even more powerful now, because it shows you have put the time and thinking into creating something so valuable. Our
LinkedIn is one of the oldest social networks. It’s often not even mentioned when people talk about social media, but it is a social media platform. LinkedIn has added so many features recently that it’s easy to get confused about how it works and what to do with it. But if you focus on the
Most speakers, trainers, and other thought leaders tell me they know the importance of blogging regularly, but most of them don’t do it! Some people tell me they don’t have the time. Others say they don’t have enough new material. Others say they don’t see the point. What’s your excuse? I reckon if you’re not
It’s a small world after all. We’re breaking down barriers between people, companies, and even countries. Things that used to be far away are now closer than ever before, and smart organisations are taking advantage of the end of distance. In this webinar, we look at five key technologies helping to shrink the tyranny of
Stop using “busy” as a badge of honour! You might think you’re Superman, Supermum, The World’s Greatest Consultant, or whatever else – but nobody else cares. You might be proudly displaying your Busyness Badge, but other people pity you for it. Sure, there was a time when the more hours you worked, the more value
Staying ahead of the game is not about inventing something new. The most successful people will be those who can see the potential in picking pieces from different areas, and combining them in clever ways. This needs a new kind of thinking – one that’s nimble and flexible, and ready to thrive in our fast-changing
I recently attended the Next Big Thing Summit in Melbourne, featuring a showcase of innovation and technology. One of the cool things I did was to get a 3-D map of my face, from Mark Ruff at 3dbodyscan.com.au. He had a small booth set up at the trade exhibition, and it took just a few
Here’s a book that is so compelling you will finish it in a single sitting, but so powerful you will want to read over and over again for its insights. Yamini Naidu explores different kinds of power for leaders to use for greater influence in their personal and professional lives. You can probably guess how