The Best Ideas Might Be Outside Your Industry
Even if you believe it makes sense to tap into your team and customers for innovative ideas, you might not be convinced to look further
21 November 2017
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Muscle Into the Top 4%
We hear a lot of talk about disruption, but not much about what you can do about it. Yes, it’s true that many businesses and
7 November 2017
The Six Disruptive Forces That Will Turn Your Business Upside Down
If I asked you to name a disruptive company – quick! – I reckon there’s a pretty good chance you would name Uber. And that’s
2 November 2017
Shadowing: Your Surprise Secret Weapon for Leadership Success
Help your team members step up by letting them “shadow” you in your job. This shows them how you spend your day, what you do,
17 October 2017
Is YOUR Business Safe from Disruption?
Did you see the recent report from Seek and the NAB about which industries are growing the fastest in Australia? According to the report, four
12 October 2017
The Busy Leader’s Guide to Building Skills Fast: Break Down the Walls
In a research study reported in the Harvard Business Review, chefs in a restaurant made tastier food when they could see their customers. This wasn’t
19 September 2017
Strong, Smart Mentoring Moves
For most organisations, traditional training courses have two big weaknesses: They teach skills rather than experience, and they tend to be “one size fits all”
12 September 2017
Claim Your Expertise
Successful leaders stand for something – and are known for it. This is your personal brand. Many entrepreneurs and business owners recognise the value of
29 August 2017
How to Up Your Mentoring Game
Even if your organisation doesn’t have a formal mentoring program in place, offer mentoring to your team members. Because mentoring can be done informally and
22 August 2017
Hack Your Next Presentation – Smarter, Sharper, Faster
Most presentation skills advice assumes a “typical” professional presentation: say, 30-60 minutes with you and PowerPoint at the front of the room, presenting to 5-20
15 August 2017