Category: Lessons from my Father

December 22, 2023

Philanthropy: A Lesson in Justice, Not Generosity

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. On the vexed issue of whether to practise philanthropy in private…

November 27, 2023

Timeless Wisdom: Preparing for Sudden Change with Smart Investments

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. In these turbulent times, I can’t help but recall my father’s…

October 4, 2023

A Father’s Lesson: Perspective on Privilege and Gratitude

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. In my late twenties, at a family dinner, I was feeling…

September 15, 2023

Money Flows to Good Deals: A Lesson for Young Entrepreneurs

A note to young entrepreneurs. Lessons from my father. I once objected: “Dad, why are we looking at this deal?…

September 8, 2023

Give with a Warm Hand—But Never Spoil Them

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. On the vexed issue of whether to gift money to your…

July 7, 2023

Leadership Symphony: Conducting Teams for Harmonious Success

Lessons from my father. Sonatas are great, symphonies are better. Dad would often say: “Think of life and business as…

June 23, 2023

Stress Management Lessons from Dad: Taking Instant Mental Holidays

Lessons from my father. Dad was a master at stress management and would often counsel: “Work as hard as you…

June 9, 2023

Why Great Leaders Support Their Team Before They Fall

Lessons from my father. My father once invited a work colleague over to our house for a BBQ. This was…

May 10, 2023

Life and Business Are Cycles: Embrace the Sinusoidal Rhythm

A note to young leaders. My father would often say to me: “Remember, life is sinusoidal. It’s a wave, not…

April 24, 2023

Leadership Lessons from My Father: Share Success, Not Just Problems

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. In 1987, dad developed a hotel in Canberra called “The Garden…

March 29, 2023

Why Harmony at the Top Prevents Business Extinction

A note to young leaders. Lessons from my father. On one occasion in my late teens, I arrived home from…

March 6, 2023

A Father’s Lesson: Putting Business Setbacks Into Perspective

Lessons from my father. On the importance of putting things into perspective and doing it instantly. Here’s an actual exchange…