How to Create Impactful Blogs and Presentations

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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The Power of Asking for Help

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 […]

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The Impact of Audience on Message

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 […]

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Beware of Binary Thinking in Decision Making

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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Effective Communication with Your Manager

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 […]

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