You would think that it should be so easy to prioritise your personal wellbeing on a daily basis. Yet, this is one of the most difficult things to do. I look at Justine, and nearly everything she does on a daily basis is a sacrifice for our three children. Sometimes I need to remind her that it is OK to…
I want to start this blog by saying that I often struggle with mindfulness, and therefore it is extremely difficult to sit down and write about a subject that often challenges me. I will start with the words of Warren Buffet: “Start your day by sitting down and doing absolutely nothing. Just sit there, close your eyes, and breathe. If…
When I get prompted to write about certain subjects, I often think, “Who am I to give people 5 tips on inspiring change and growth?” I think there are far more qualified individuals out there who can write more inspiring messages than I can. The thing is that I have experienced many opportunities to learn as a young leader, and…
Liz Wiseman said the following: “A Multiplier is a liberator, a leader who amplifies the results of people around them.” As leaders, we often think that we have to look over people’s shoulders and play the oversight role rather than the empowering role. I think this is a critical step in a leader’s life when they transition from managing people…
With COVID well in our rearview mirrors, it is always good to look back and take the positives out of the horrendous situation. I will never forget the day our President addressed the nation and said that we would be in full lockdown in 48 hours’ time. I looked at Justine in total disbelief, and we decided to drive to…
I was at a function many years ago for the launch of a new vehicle. One of the speakers, who had the duty of opening the Champagne by way of a Sabrage, said the following: “How many of you have life insurance?” Everybody’s hands went up. “How many of you have medical insurance?” Everybody put their hands up. “How many…
When I stopped playing rugby nineteen years ago, I went straight into business. About three years after that I had coffee with a friend and we were chatting about my playing days and what our days looked like. How many hours we spent training and how many times we repeated things in a week. We practiced the basic skill like…
This month we are focusing on lifelong learning and the pursuit to better every day. For this to happen, you must make certain adaptations and then let those become habits. Today I will be talking about five good habits to have if you are pursuing a journey of lifelong learning. 5 GOOD HABITS: START TODAY Reading regularly: This is where…