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On the farm, running a Local Government, then some downtime…

Posted on July 5, 2022 16 Comments

After 12 hour days this week, it was time to head to Jurien Bay and spend the next four days with the family. First though, some snaps through the week, this morning on the farm, where I am staying at the moment, and then at Jurien… So, it’s an extra long weekend for me. I […]

One Action That Will Change Your Life (And of those around you) – Remove In-trays!!!

Posted on June 11, 2022 8 Comments

As some of you may know, I took over the administration of a local government as CEO this week. My appointment is temporary, but I have never been one to let the dust settle. In my previous post I set out my plan of attack to hit the ground running. I can safely say that […]

Team Members as Leaders – In 4 Easy Steps

Posted on April 20, 2022 13 Comments

In today’s post, I thought I would revisit and share with you Bruce Tuckman’s model regarding teams, however, this time from an approach of encouraging team members as leaders… For those who don’t know, Bruce Tuckman (Smith, 2005) was an educational psychologist who came up with a model regarding small groups (teams) that I believe […]

The Three Attributes of a Good Leader – VLS

Posted on April 9, 2022 8 Comments

There are three qualities I believe a good leader should aspire to achieve before all others The people we work with are human – never forget that. They deserve your trust and respect. The best way to value them is to make them feel a part of what is happening and to give them a […]

The Way To A CEO’s Heart – One Clear Rule ♥️

Posted on February 14, 2022 26 Comments

So here we are, it’s Valentine’s Day once again and I thought I would share some musings on how to reach a CEO’s heart. Valentine’s Day in a Previous Life I have (we have) never been great observers of Valentine’s Day. We have done the odd thing here and there over the years, but nothing […]