We are often told that we should be leaders that are ‘adaptable, strong and resilient’ and that we should aspire to build businesses with the same qualities. But, really, when I hear this type of language, the question I ask…
Conditioning Yourself To Succeed
Success is not something that just happens overnight. It requires focus, hard work and perseverance. And to succeed on an enduring basis requires a lot more than just that, it requires personal conditioning and the building of your Achiever Trait.…
Explaining That You Failed
As a leader, how do you step up and explain the fact that you failed, and still maintain the support and confidence of everyone around you? Failure is Not Good ‘Failure’ is one of those things that is often…
Cultural Problems? You’re Likely the Cause.
The culture of your business underpins its level of success in the marketplace. But often we only think about culture when something goes bad, whereas it should be invested in every day as it reflects the business’s ability to compete.…
Defeating Amazon In Your Market
With the imminent arrival of Amazon to Australia as an onshore player, many businesses large and small are responding with a mixture of panic and indecision. But Amazon’s entry may represent an opportunity rather than a threat. And there are…
