Category: Notes to Young Leaders

July 20, 2021

A Caution for Real Estate Investors

A note of caution to real estate investors. Real estate taxes are rising. Total debt held by Australian governments will…

July 13, 2021

The Importance of Routine in WFH

If you think Covid restrictions are not affecting you that much – think again. One of the more subtle but…

July 9, 2021

A Tribe on a Mission

What metaphor do you use to describe the corporate culture you are aiming to cultivate? Some say they are cultivating…

July 2, 2021

The Impact of Covid on Mental Well-Being

The social restrictions brought about by Covid are exacting an insidious toll on our energy systems. Just take one example:…

June 29, 2021

Embrace Change and Adapt to New Challenges

I’m a big Leunig fan and with NSW in lockdown again, I thought it apt to reprise one of his…

June 25, 2021

The Balance Between Vision and Leadership

Inspiring visions abound and there’s no shortage of leaders. But here’s why visionary leaders are rare. To be a visionary,…

June 22, 2021

The Importance of Being Open-Minded in Real Estate

To aspiring real estate investors. It pays to be open-minded and curious. No two properties are the same. For that…

June 17, 2021

The Power of Teamwork in Business

Businesses often succeed because a leader has been able to hold together a collection of wildly different talents and temperaments…

June 11, 2021

The Wisdom of Not Taking Offense

Never be offended. If the offence was intended, the last thing you want to do is to reward the offender…

June 8, 2021

The Importance of Building Trust with Real Estate Agents

A note to aspiring real estate investors. It’s always been popular in our industry to underplay and even malign the…

June 2, 2021

The Importance of Speed in Reporting Bad News

How quickly does bad news travel up the line in your company? Quickly is good – but it needs to…

May 25, 2021

Focus on Preparation, Not Prediction

Spend less time wondering whether higher inflation is on its way, how high it will be or how prolonged. Spend…