Not happy? Employees feel what you feel. Find out how to fix it.
Are you the Xmas Scrooge or do you bring joy to everyone around you? Does going to work mean that you change hats and become a negative, overly opinionated, in-your-face style manager who nags your employees into being so afraid to communicate? …
Emotional Intelligence, a business advantage
Constantly learning in life is a must. If we don't, we all know what happens. We fall behind, become less interesting and life doesn't come as easy as it should. …
Pet Peeve – Real Estate Agents Attitude to Customer Service
Who else finds it hard to fathom that only 15 years ago, real estate agents actually believed in customer service.How times have changed! Speaking to a real estate agent at Lemon Baxter today, I was appaulled at how little they care about …
Being Sick Has It’s Rewards
Last week, I ventured to the dentist after chipping my tooth when I was out to dinner one night.The dentist, did his stuff and advised that a cap would need to be placed on the tooth and that the process takes a …
If men are from mars and women are from venus…how do we do business?
Best selling author and relationship counsellor John Gray is on to something, or at least the 7 million people who bought his book think so. The self-help book that proclaims that 'men are from mars, and women are from venus' has an …
The best destination in the world
When you work hard, it's important to make sure you reward yourself.People reward themselves in many different ways like buying a new dress, a watch, a new car or a holiday. …
Anyone can learn how to be a great leader
When you start a small business, it's hard to think about what leadership style you would like to incorporate in your company. Typically, your thoughts are on what product or service you would like to take to market; your business plan; how …
Change the world : Is it possible?
Each year I embark on a journey to rediscover myself, my business and my world. It may seem a little philosophical, but it's true.I do this, not in a traditional way of going into a zone where you are by yourself and …
Say NO! to clients – and you will grow faster
It's a lesson that I learned far too late in the game, but nevertheless, I have learnt it and am reaping the rewards.When clients are rolling in the door, most entrepreneurs are counting the dollars and working out ways in which to …
The World’s Top Innovators
Interesting to find that salesforce.com is listed as the world's biggest innovator by Forbes Magazine. I remember when the company first came to Australia, my good friend and someone who has been an amazing mentor to me Ad Nederlof told me all …


