Note to self. A cornerstone of EG’s values is: “Relationships really matter and long- term relationships matter most.” Not surprising then that the most successful long-term recruits at EG don’t just love their parents, they are fanatically devoted to them. […]
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A note to young leaders. We all need mentors. How do you find a great mentor? By mentoring others. What you give, you receive. Pay it forward. […]
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A note to young leaders. Before you can inspire, you must first be inspired. When I interview candidates, I often ask: “Who inspires you? Give me two people alive today and two people from history that inspire you.” Many are often dumbfounded by this question – as though it’s beneath them or somehow puerile to […]
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A note to young leaders. A life of destiny is a life of meaning. Meaning comes from narrative. Live your life as a novel, not a series of short stories. The same is true of your career. Keep connecting the dots until the story of your career emerges. Make it a heroic story. […]
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A note to young leaders. Anytime you need to remind people that you’re the leader, you ain’t. Leadership is earned and discerned. It cannot be declared or demanded. […]
A note to young leaders. The main battle isn’t taking place on the outside, it’s taking place on the inside. I got a call from an entrepreneur-friend on the weekend. He was dispirited. He rattled off a whole series of difficulties and said: “I’m just worn out. The stress is immense.” This is what I […]
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A note to young leaders. Last Sunday, I was waiting in a queue to be seated at a restaurant. Got talking with a charming eighty-eight year old lady with a walking stick. As she headed off, she turned to me and said, somewhat dramatically: “When I stand, I need a cane. But I can dance […]
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A note to young leaders. On loyalty. Loyalty is an important quality in both leaders and followers. The late, great John Caldon – former Deputy MD of Macquarie – taught me the true meaning of loyalty. “Loyalty doesn’t mean you don’t speak up, Adam. Loyalty is: I’m with you whether you’re wrong or right. But […]
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A note to young leaders. On the power of tribes. Coastal Redwoods are the tallest trees on earth. These majestic trees reach heights in excess of 110m and live for more than 2,000 years. You might think the tallest trees on earth would have the deepest roots – but you’d be wrong. Redwood roots are […]
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