A second rate talent with a first rate will, will always beat a first rate talent with a second rate will. The world bends in the direction of your will. Your will is a function of three things: self-belief, a clear vision and a ruthless elimination of distractions. Get those three things right and the […]
We are all either moving in the direction of our dream or we’re drifting. Take a quiet moment to reflect. Which one is it for you right now? […]
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Recently, a friend asked me for advice on blogging. Here’s what I told her. Blogging is in the eyebrows of the beholder. If you ain’t raising eyebrows, you’re wasting your readers’ time. And the same is true of market presentations. Every slide should raise both eyebrows … or at the very least raise one eyebrow. […]
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Every human being is a walking universe of possibilities – a rich mosaic of relationships, experiences and expertise. So never be shy to share your dreams and dilemmas with people who care about you. Odds are they can help you. Any aspiration or aggravation you have, someone in your tribe has already encountered it and […]
Note to self. A kind thought should never be allowed to rust. If I feel disposed to do something kind, inspirational or generous – I should do it quickly before I second-guess myself. Time is the enemy of inspiration. […]
The late, great John R Caldon – former Deputy MD of Macquarie Group – once gave me this advice in relation to boards. “Never have any more than seven directors on a board or committee. Once you get to eight, people stop talking to each other and start giving speeches.” John was being facetious about […]
Self-belief. We see it in champions, it sets them apart. Some call it guts, some call it pride. It’s the will to compete and to never say die. Michael Jordan had it in spades. When asked whether he ever worried about missing a game-winning shot, he replied defiantly: “Why would I think about missing a […]
Beware binary choices. If you think you only have two options, think again. You’re almost certainly wrong. On a recent road trip, I listened again to Dan Hill’s 1977 hit song, Sometimes When We Touch. It’s a beautifully written song and, like many great love ballads, it’s clearly autobiographical. What struck me most however is […]
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A note to young executives. With text messaging now carrying the bulk of internal business communications, here’s a quick communication tip. Don’t text your manager: “Something’s come up. When is a good time for me to have a brief chat?” Your manager is likely busier than you are. This text gives your manager no information […]