I’d like to think that if people were to describe me, they would suggest that I have a strong moral compass. The final part of my solution to you, to be a leader even if you are the only one in the team, is, to Be True. Be authentic to yourself and those who follow … Continue reading To thine own self, be true.
Bad Decisions – Part 2
Being a leader is not all about changing the world. Being a leader is about changing your understanding of leading.
Bad Decisions – The missing ingredient? Experience – Part 1
So there I am, cruising along, feeling the wind whip past me on the open road. I rather deftly pull into the servo, turn off the ignition, dismount and commence filling up the bike. Living the dream! I finish refuelling and go in to pay the cashier. In those days, bike riders didn’t have to remove their helmets. I pay for the fuel (all $5) and walk back to my mighty red steed. I mount the beast, turn on the ignition, turn out the kickstarter and kick down as ‘Born to be Wild’ echoes in my mind… The engine roars into life... and in a split second the bike leaps out from under me!
Brisbane Broncos – Hackathon
I will be volunteering as a mentor for participants in the Broncos Hackathon, being held at Ipswich's own Fire Station 101 over a weekend from Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March 2019.
How do you inspire people? Be different.
To inspire you must show passion. You must show feeling. Progressive behaviour. Positivity. Difference. It was the Dalai Lama who said, ‘In order to carry a positive action we must develop a positive vision.’ These are the traits that people will follow you for, for themselves.
Backstory – You have to come from somewhere… to know where you are going
I’m 12 years old. It’s my last day of primary school and my best friend asks me to start walking home with him. He suggests that we cut through the school grounds. We turn into a laneway and I notice two school bullies about five metres away from us in the laneway. I look at my best friend. He looks away and then takes about three steps back. In my peripheral vision, I can see another boy coming in from behind. A cold shiver rushes over me.
A change of direction…sort of
By far the biggest change I have has seen is in leadership and culture. Individuals and organisation alike have been in the constant daze of cultural and leadership metamorphosis but it is still the one thing that lies at the heart of us all. It’s the ethos, the spirit, the vibe that keeps us together.
Planning with ALARA
Had an very enjoyable time yesterday working with senior staff and the ALARA Board on their new Strategic Plan. Some great work came out the day with lively and passionate discussions. ALARA is an incredibly passionate organisation that exist to support the lives of clients with a disability and those seeking aged care to enjoy … Continue reading Planning with ALARA
I’m so sorry!
To all my loyal followers. Please accept my humble apologies. For reasons unknown to me, you may have received a large number of emails and/or posts from me yesterday via my site, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. There was an issue with my website which had now been resolved and remedies have been put in place … Continue reading I’m so sorry!
Stone Guardians and the Rise of Eden – Jem McCusker
Radio gig perks! I had a great chat to newly published author Jem McCusker about her first book "Stone Guardians and the Rise of Eden" yesterday on The Drive Home on West Bremer Radio.
