Category: John Caldon’s Wisdoms

February 9, 2022

The Danger of Disrespect in Leadership

Another lesson from the late great John Caldon, former Deputy MD of Macquarie Group. In the mid 1980’s, Rothwells was…

February 2, 2022

Innovation is the Path to Immortality

If you could be a world champion athlete; a rock star or a Nobel Prize winner – which would you…

December 8, 2021

Focus on the Future

The late, great John R. Caldon often remarked: “You’re old to the extent that you spend most of your time…

November 24, 2021

The Importance of Context in Comedy

I am a big fan of the British comedy series, The Office, which was first released in Australia in 2002.…

November 1, 2021

The Power of Prelude in Communication

On the power of prelude. Here’s something I learned from the late, great John R Caldon, former Deputy MD of…

October 18, 2021

Leaders Never Criticize Behind Your Back

The late great John R Caldon, former Deputy MD of Macquarie Group, taught me a valuable lesson in leadership. If…

October 1, 2021

The Hazards of Hypocrisy in Leadership

We are shaped by our mentors and I was blessed with one of the best in John R Caldon, former…

September 8, 2021

Great Leaders Believe in Their Team

Great leaders believe in their team – even more than they do in themselves. Here’s a story about the late,…

August 18, 2021

Persistence Often Outperforms

The late, great John R Caldon once remarked about a salesman who left him yet another voice message. “This guy…

July 16, 2021

The Lesson Behind the Question

As many of you know by now, I was blessed to have an inspirational mentor in John R Caldon, former…

July 6, 2021

The Stick of Dynamite

WFH in lockdown can be a highly productive period if you maintain a searing sense of urgency. It’s a lesson…

May 19, 2021

Acknowledging the Tattoo

To young leaders everywhere. Beware, you have something tattooed on your forehead. When 27, I was asked by the Deputy…