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It sounds like a conversation to be had over breakfast in the Mediterranean, but it actually took place on one of the chilliest Melbourne mornings in recent months, when I was invited as a guest on the 3XY Radio Hellas Proinos Kafes program (that’s Morning Coffee in...
Do you want to look, feel, sleep and love better? (and dare we say work smarter?)
Dr John Tickell presents five ways to achieve all of the above. The futurists are telling us that our life expectancy has peaked and that our great-grandchildren will probably not live as long as we do. In the 20th century, life expectancy rose by about 10 years,...
A President, a CEO and a journalist were in a room together…
On the last Wednesday in August, Slade Group hosted its annual Footy Lunch. As usual there were meaty titbits from Caroline Wilson and plenty of differences of opinions about teams most likely, players least likely and coaches unlikely. As MC, Laurie Serafini fuelled...
One question that can ‘read anyone’s mind’…
Needing to know now is critical to the flow of business. Here is one question learned early in my 'headhunting' career that cuts through time and 100 questions. When conducting an Executive Search or Selection assignment, my job is to determine whether a candidate is...
Why everyone needs a Geek in the family
It used to be said that ideally every family needs a doctor, lawyer, plumber and chef in their ranks. I can't say we have any of those, but we do have a particularly handy builder, a couple of digital media and marketing kids and a geek. Hey, who's not proud of their...
Once small voices, now have a large impact
I ride the lift with a gorgeous blonde bombshell checking her lipstick in the mirror. Oh, awkward. As we step out on the same floor I realise she’s more than likely Catherine*, the candidate I’m scheduled to interview at 1.00pm. I’m hiring for an NFP CEO role and this...
When is your time to start horse breeding?
All of us have 24 hours in a day. Not one minute more. Some use it brilliantly, others let it slip away. Take my accountant, for example. Let's call him Tony. Known him for years through the football club, done our family work for years. He's nicely set-up with his...
The unknown executive
The setting: Any meeting room in corporate Australia The situation: Executive committee meeting The room dynamics: Hearty conversations interspersed with nervous politeness The issue: Who is that executive at the table no-one knows? Sounds familiar doesn’t it. Welcome...
Hope I live to 100 to see how all this pans out
In that all too classic podium moment the technology went down. Without missing a beat, and even referring to the irony of the moment, Kim Williams continued with his compelling speech on technology disruption and transformation. He simply reverted to old-school print...
The noble heart of a hard-headed leader
Seeing Jeff Kennett up close and personal headlining the 2015 Deakin University David Parkin Oration for Sport and Social Change, is an opportunity to see a leader in action. He's animated, engaging and at times a little embarrassing. Speaking on professionalism in...
A call out to all the great Union Leaders! Who are you? Where are you?
In the June 20 edition of the UK Financial Times I read the third article that week covering the plight of Uber drivers. No one knows how their new 'co-dependent employee' label came about, but travelling across the US, UK and Europe, I could see a clearly...
Procrastination: Productivity killer or silent achiever?
Who hasn't been guilty of being a bit tardy at work occasionally? Leaving a task to the last minute or putting the same job in the too hard basket for no good reason. In fact isn't that how most of us got through school or university? I remember many late night...