I wrote earlier this week about the findings the New Economic Forum gives us on developing our own well-being – and five steps to getting people to ‘flourish’: Connected Be Active Take Notice Keep Learning Give Interesting that I read Marty Wilson...
Flourish is such a delightful word… it makes me think of growth, vibrancy, and excitement; such a positive word. During the research for my recent TEDx presentation – I listened to the headmaster of my daughters school speak of the work by the New Economic Forum… and...
How To Be A Breakthrough Company I’m just back from a holiday break with the family. It was great to rest and rejuvenate… to take in a few experiences too. Jet Ski Ocean Adventure – I’d never been on a jet ski before – the kids loved it! Also had fantastic fun...
How To Find Inspiration Facing a blank page, a lack of creativity and a deadline for a blog, I always ask myself how to find inspiration. This leads to the following questions: “What is going on for me right now? Is it interesting for anyone else? What am I...
Andrew May poses the question ‘What does the perfect week look like?’ Is it an 8 day week? If you had an extra day what would you do with it? Apparently, 63% of Australian workers are sleep deprived. It is much harder to be productive, let alone enjoy what we do if we...
Female Leaders Presenting to 150 fifteen-year-old girls is probably one of the tougher gigs that I have had. Not helped by the fact that my daughter said, just before I left home, “Don’t be embarrassing – they really aren’t interested at...
Secret Millionaire Some years ago I was asked to go undercover to be part of the television series – Secret Millionaire. I am still asked – ‘Did you enjoy the experience?’ ‘Enjoy’ – no. Did I find it challenging, confronting, and rewarding? Absolutely. Now a few...
Management Revolution I received the email below yesterday, just after RedBalloon for Corporate hosted a Webinar on Employee Engagement for 250 people. I didn’t receive the email until after the event. But I assume that this person was commenting on the session...
Giving Great Gifts To give or not to give – that is the question. Giving great gifts is not always the right thing to do. In fact, a bad gift can do more harm than good. A gift can either enhance a relationship or detract from it. In giving a gift it shows our...
Leadership In Crisis In 2009, RedBalloon made the BRW fast list for the sixth time – even despite the economic downturn. In the end, it came down to brave strategy and leadership in crisis mode. The team was pretty chuffed. Not a bad effort given that it was all...
