Note to self. On the pursuit of happiness. Happiness is not something you find. It finds you. How does it know how to find you? It looks for an opening – a grateful heart. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamgeha_note-to-self-on-the-pursuit-of-happiness- […]
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A note to young leaders. One of the hallmarks of a great leader is that when they enter the room, the team immediately believes that success is attainable, no matter the odds. Napoleon Bonaparte was one such leader. Here’s what Duke Wellington said about his arch nemesis: “I used to say of Napoleon that his […]
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A note to property developers and investors. My father was a residential property developer in Canberra and Sydney. He often counselled: “The market is king. Never think you’re bigger than the market. In a bad market, the agents will try to persuade you that your product is not as good as you think it is. […]
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A note to young leaders. When is the best time to build your abode? Before the storm or during the storm? So too with your belief system. The sooner you can work out your vision and values, the more prepared you will be when trials and tribulations arrive. Work out what’s truly important to you […]
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A note to young leaders. Every task you perform bears your signature. Even if you’re flipping burgers for the minimum wage, you should do it with excellence. Be faithful in the little things and bigger things will come your way. The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today’s work superbly. […]
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A note to young leaders. On gravitas and charisma. Gravitas is the ability to make others feel they are in the company of someone important. Charisma is the ability to make people in your company feel important. Both are very powerful in business, but charisma even more so than gravitas. The late, great John R […]
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Note to self. There is a world of difference between motivational leadership and inspirational leadership. It’s the difference between push and pull. Motivation is extrinsic. It requires repetition. It creates followers. Inspiration is intrinsic. “Inspiratus” means “to breathe into”. It’s spiritual. It creates other leaders. […]
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A note to entrepreneurs. Do just these three things and success is assured: Attract and retain talent. Foster a culture of collaboration. Encourage risk-taking. I’ve got some ideas on how you can do that but your ideas will be more effective – because part of being successful is being different. Sit with a colleague you […]
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A note to young leaders. Some are born to lead, some learn leadership and some have leadership thrust upon them. It is to this latter category – the reluctant leader – that the greatest leaders belong. These leaders accept the role because the mission requires them to – not for fame or favour or fortune. […]
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