On your journey to a creating a collaborative team, you need to determine exactly what it is you want and what direction in which you wish to lead them. To achieve this, you will require a detailed plan and the determination to work at it every day. Don’t set out to build the Great Wall […]
Quite simply, most of us are doing it wrong! This whole life thing, most of us think that there is a silver bullet, that one single thing that will improve how you lead, influence others and lead a more fulfilling life. If you want to lead a successful life, be happier and inspire the best in […]
The response to my last newsletter, ‘Strength In Numbers’ was overwhelming, so, seeing as it was such a big hit, I thought I would elaborate further and highlight the fact that you did not get where you are, no matter who you are, on your own. In the video attached, Arnold Schwarzenegger says that ‘as […]
The human brain is similar to a heat-seeking missile. It seeks out things that are relevant to what you wish to achieve. Once the brain knows what you want, your subconscious mind will go into overdrive to ensure that you achieve your goal. The more detailed the steps you can break your goals down into, […]
How do you acquire the extreme drive and dedication to be the best you can be both as an individual and as a team player? There is no simple answer to this, no detailed step-by-step guide. You first have to have a goal or a vision. Then you have to muster up the necessary energy […]
What happens when you have a great team and you are looking for consistency in effort, regardless of what day of the week it is, what time of the year or any other outside variations or influence that may effect performance? I believe that there are three main contributing factors that keep a team on […]
After two decades working with corporate groups and professional sporting teams, I have identified how toxicity and individualism affects teamwork and the culture within an organisation. Depending on how much trust you have developed within your team, as a leader your team culture would lie somewhere in the above model. TOXIC A toxic team environment […]
“Put the person on either side of you before yourself and play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back. It is about making the people next to you feel safer and your willingness to sacrifice yourself for your mate. That is what a leader does and that is […]
In all aspects of your life, did you exceed your own expectations this year? Do you feel that you have grown and educated yourself to improve your quality of life this year? If the answer to the above questions is NO, then read on. If your answer to those questions was YES, Well done. Read […]
This week I wanted to share one of my favorite stories of all time with you. A bit like an early Christmas present. ; ) It is an incredible story of perseverance and determination and one that I often use in my Be You. Be Great. and Selfless Leadership presentations. Sylvester Stallone had nothing. Zilch. Zero. […]