My friend Melvin Yeo is a lawyer. And he’s an amateur. I don’t mean he’s an amateur lawyer. Far from it – he’s a highly-respected corporate lawyer who works for one of Australia’s leading companies. But that’s his day job. In his spare time, he’s an amateur “foodie” – in other words, a gourmet (though […]
Who are the leaders you really look up to? And what makes them great leaders? You might see things like a clear vision, a drive to succeed, a passion for their work, or the ability to inspire. But more often than not, these are the results of great leadership, and we’re seeing those results, not
The power in the world has shifted, from Europe in the 19th century and the USA in the 20th century. Now we’re in The Asian Century, and it will change our world in profound ways. Organisations who tap into it will see great opportunities, while those who don’t will fall behind. If you want to
Conflict is inevitable in our fast-paced, diverse, global world. Many people think the solution to conflict is to resolve it, but Matt Lumsdaine believes in using conflict as a positive force and transforming it into creative and constructive activity. Listen To the Episode Visit Matt’s Web site here. [podcast-keep-in-touch]
Every month, Kelly Mooney, CEO of the digital marketing firm Resource Ammirati, has a strategy meeting with one of her team members, Matthew Santone, to discuss the latest trends and developments in brands, consumers, and technology. A CEO having a strategy meeting? No big deal, huh? Except for one thing: Santone is many years her
Do you ask your team members for their input, but get frustrated when they don’t respond? It might be the way you’re asking! It’s not always easy for them to offer advice – even if you ask nicely. They might be reluctant to criticise, inexperienced in making succinct suggestions, or worried about overstepping their authority.
Marketers are always looking for creating better experiences with their products and services. But there’s another experience that matters to your customers as well: The buying process itself. Don’t underestimate its importance, and how much this can influence your customer’s buying decision. For example, Amazon.com sells a commodity product – books – but has a
The traditional classroom training course, workshop or facilitation isn’t enough by itself anymore. Learners expect learning to happen in a social, mobile, multi-channel, and personal way. Learning professionals can tap into the tools, techniques and innovations of this new style of learning to transform their participants’ experiences and create lasting change.
LinkedIn recently released their list of the most influential brands in Australia. Its rankings focussed on content marketing, and measured how well an organisation engages with its audience. The Australian Institute of Business was ranked #1, all four big banks were in the top 10, and other well-known consumer brands like Telstra, Optus and Qantas
Outsourcing is more common now than ever before, because outsourcing Web sites such as Upwork and Fiverr bring together employers and contractors to work on one-off tasks or build long-term relationships. If you haven’t considered outsourcing some work in your business, you might be missing a valuable opportunity. Outsourcing Web sites – also known as