Consciousness - the key to business success Part 2
Last month I talked about consciousness, or more precisely, the wider populaces lack of appreciation of it. This month my intention is to encourage you to proactively explore it.
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Consciousness - the key to commercial success Part 1
The difference between those who perform at an elite level and the rest is what and how they think. By that, I mean how they think of themselves, their capability, and their potential for future success.
Facing the challenge
Last month a director said, when commenting on how he believed New Zealand companies were responding to the economic challenge, that there were four types of business out there; those who are thriving, those who are surviving, those who are looking like...
Election and leadership 08
A lot has happened in the New Zealand political scene since the election earlier this month and whilst it is very early days, to John Keys credit he has provided us with the first real evidence that not only can MMP work, but that an incoming Government...
Leadership in the current climate
As the world continues to reel from the fallout precipitated by the US subprime housing crisis, dubious practices carried out by a number of corporate executives connected to the industry are emerging.
Market confidence
I have tackled a different subject this month because of its dominance in the media and because I have been asked by a number of clients as to my thoughts on its significance.
The future of New Zealand sport
Over the past few weeks many New Zealanders, along with an estimated 3.5 billion people around the world, have been tuning into the wonderful spectacle of the Beijing Olympics.
The mighty All Blacks?
The All Blacks received a first rate lesson on Performance in Sydney on Saturday night losing to the Wallabies 34-19.
Developing a performance culture
In recent years companies have come to the realization that any effort to improve culture is not only smart business, but it is also a vital step to generating sustainable market differentiation.
Insights into commercial performance
During the past two years, we as a proud sporting nation have observed the impact the mind has on our performance, possibly more than during any other period in our illustrious sporting history.
NZRU Rugby World Cup review
The NZRUs planning was thorough and professionalWinning the World Cup was however over-emphasizedThe team was underdone due to the conditioning programme, weak warm up opposition and weak pool oppositionThe management team of 19 was too largeThe...
Building a high performing team
In todays competitive market, building a high-performing team is smart business. However, despite the majority of business leaders in New Zealand considering it a top priority, research suggests it is proving difficult to achieve.