OK for starters there is no one single destination or accomplishment that is success. Success is not buying that high end sports car, it's not having a bigger house than your neighbour, it is not a physical place and it is not how much money you have in the bank. Success is how you feel... Continue Reading →
Fifteen fundamental skills of a great leader.
1. Share the Vision The most important thing a leader can do is provide their team with the WHY? What makes this work worth the time. Granted, the boss doesn't always get to set the agenda, but a great one will advocate for something worthy, and ensure that she or he communicates it effectively and... Continue Reading →
The Rose Compass
Getting the most from people
A good nights sleep
I have struggled with sleep for quite a few years. Here are some tips I found very helpful for getting that elusive 'good nights sleep'. - Drink water regularly throughout the day and make sure your meals are healthy and well-balanced. The chemicals and toxins in processed foods make your liver and kidneys work harder, which can... Continue Reading →
Building your brand
Whether you are a business, organisation or an individual, building your brand is the one activity that starts when you are born and will continue with you until your final days. A great brand will live on forever in the memories of those you touched positively while a bad brand will suddenly find you losing customers,... Continue Reading →
Becoming Great – Part 4 “Getting noticed and making impact”
In part 4 of my series for becoming great I would like to share my tips for you on how to get noticed, that does not mean getting noticed by everyone, but getting noticed and appreciated by those who matter. Whether those people be, our family (kids), bosses, work colleagues or customers. Engage your ears,... Continue Reading →
Becoming Great – part 3 Body language, Work Ethic, Energy levels, Attitude & passion.
In Part 3 of the 'becoming great' series I am focusing on things that we all know about , but maybe sometimes take for granted, not realising the huge impact. I'll call these your 'book cover signs' - people read you by them, and judge you for them. Body Language Work Ethic Energy Levels Attitude & Passion These... Continue Reading →
Becoming Great – Part 2 Timeliness & Time Management
Becoming great is the art of developing yourself into that person, people want to hire, buy from, listen to, and regard as being dependable. This is how you get recommended and your actions truly reward your hard work. Yes, you can still be humble yet develop a reputation for ‘being great’. Following on from Part... Continue Reading →
Becoming great – part 1 loyalty
Over the following months I will share some thoughts, ideas and I hope inspirations on skills you should develop that help those of you who are looking for that next job, or deciding that maybe going into business yourself is a good move (and it probably is) but truly want to become great. Where do... Continue Reading →
Have a great 2016!
Kia ora Koutou everyone! Welcome to the first wonderful day of 2016. Firstly let me sincerely and humbly thank all of you who supported me through my challenge last year, whether that be through your personal contacts, Facebook comments or Likes, texts etc, knowing you are being thought of is a wonderful thing and for... Continue Reading →