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Talking to a woman at the Australia Day celebrations yesterday, we landed on the topic of personal change and psychology. It was a stimulating conversation. Soon after the subject of dancing came up. I once again engaged in lively…
Posted on January 25, 2016The Origin of Inefficiency
Speaking with the administration officer at a client's business last week, she mentioned her frequent calls to the director to check invoicing with him. I then asked "why do you have to check them off with him?" Her response - "because the…
Posted on January 19, 2016When Shit Comes Down The Pipe
When shit comes down the pipe we can either stay covered in it or scrape it off and use it to plant…
Posted on December 14, 2015Merry Christmas and Reflection Thoughts
Firstly I would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a refreshing break over the New Year. I trust it is a replenishing time for you. As this time of year lends itself quite easily to a period of reflection, I have provided some…
Posted on December 08, 2015Letting Go
Enjoying a stunning spring morning a couple of weeks back I noticed the final lingering leaves of autumn finally letting go - being blown free of their hold. The new lush verdant leaves with the surrounding abundance of spring was a…
Posted on November 26, 2015My Good Friend Called Journal
I met Journal (a weird name I know) in 1984 and since then have become the best of friends. I have connected with her most days and rarely go a week without engaging with her. She listens, provides insight and holds me accountable to what…
Posted on November 09, 2015Driving Forward While Looking Behind
Attempting to move into the right hand lane I had to squeeze in between two moving vehicles. I was heading forward while looking back - being more concerned with being hit in the backside than running into the car in front. Fortunately I…
Posted on November 01, 2015Increasing Employee Engagement and Productivity
Most companies and organisations desire increased employee engagement and productivity yet, given the busyness and full schedules of management employees often feel left in the dark and uncared for. They are unsure whether their…
Posted on October 28, 2015The Gift Behind The Challenge
Often, when confronted with challenges and tough times - in our personal worlds, our careers, our businesses, we tend to see them as singular events. Something simply to overcome, not yielded to but pushed through. Another, perhaps more…
Posted on October 06, 2015Purpose and Intrinsic Motivation
All of us have been designed to have a purpose that contributes beyond the regions of ourselves. Individual Purpose Understanding ourselves and our individual team members in terms of purpose and then linking our daily work activities to…
