From the politicians trying to work out who's at fault.... to the firefighters at the front line saving humans and homes - both are exhibiting leadership with different degrees of effectiveness.
"From my experience, the best advisors help in three ways: encourage you to look at the problem or opportunity from multiple angles; help you balance the tug of the short-term with important long-term priorities; and ask the tough questions you need to know to reach the best solution".
Margo Georgiadis
“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand”. We do things for a reason... take on more responsibility, help others grow, volunteer to help those in need.
Read MoreAre we producing the right content so our ideal customers jump at the opportunity to work with us? Am I providing the vision that those around me need to get where we are heading? All great questions that have come up in conversations over the past week.
Read MoreOften, if there's something that I want to do, but somehow can't get myself to do, it's because I don't have clarity. This lack of clarity often arises from a feeling of ambivalence - I want to do something, but I don't want to do it…
Read MoreDuring this week, we've come to realise again that being leaders in business, involves wearing many hats. From being the visionary steering the ship, to ensuring the crew have all the tools they need to get the most out of the "engine room", to ensuring all on the ship are aligned on getting to the intended destination both quickly and safely.
Read MoreBusinesses are now seeing the financial and personal cost of stress. More businesses are operating with fewer resources and staff are working often harder and longer hours.
Read MoreOver the past month I've spent a lot of time speaking to business owners and leaders. The consistent message has been that the past six months has been challenging.
Read More"When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives”. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Read MoreGreatness comes by doing a few small and smart things each and every day. Comes from taking little steps, consistently. Comes from a making a few small chips against everything in your professional and personal life that is ordinary, so that a day eventually arrives when all that's left is The Extraordinary. Robin S. Sharma
Read MoreWe here at the Mentoris Group, would like to thank all those who have read, commented, provided feedback, shared and supported another year of motivational tips. Your feedback and support is invaluable to ensuring we consistently keep raising the bar with our messages.
Read MoreOne of the top challenges faced by small businesses is cashflow management. The business seems busy and there’s heaps of activity going on, yet this doesn’t seem to translate in to a healthy bank account. Sound familiar?
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