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What the Batman trilogy can teach leaders

February 20, 2014
When I was about eight, a fruit bat flew into our house. My brother, sister and I ran screaming from…
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‘Trust’- the ultimate business currency

February 12, 2014
Just recently I  was staying in a hotel in central Auckland on work.  I was pleasantly surprised when logging on…
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What’s love got to do with it?

February 5, 2014
Do you love what you do?  What about the people you work with, your co – workers, do you love…
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How to get a job at Google

January 28, 2014
In the heart of Silicon Valley a stark black and white billboard posed a mathematical question for commuters on Highway…
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Making ‘Shift’ happen

January 22, 2014
What is going to shift for you in 2014?  I have started 2014 on an introspective note, thinking what do…
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Steve Jobs, a black texta and the art of the ‘analog’ approach

December 15, 2013
My godmother was in hospital recently having her right knee reconstructed.  On the day of the operation, the surgeon came…
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Who else wants to know Seinfeld’s secret to success?

December 8, 2013
Jerry Seinfeld was paid mega dollars to present his success secrets at a leadership conference.  Apparently he mounted the stage…
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3 ‘Must know’ tricks for an inspiring presentation

October 29, 2013
What are some tricks every presenter should have up their sleeve to earn the ‘treat’ of their audience’s attention? By…
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Thank you so much, I gotta go. Bye!

September 30, 2013
Recently at the 2013 Emmys  while accepting her award star Merritt Wever left the crowd speechless when she quickly wrapped up her speech…
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Early warning signs, Stories for storytelling

September 19, 2013
How to use a story to influence people to heed early warning signs.…
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The golden trifecta for communication success

September 13, 2013
Friday night pizza and a movie at home is an end of week family ritual I look forward too, though…
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‘Getting your a**e kicked’, the dark side of leadership

September 6, 2013
How to handle getting your a**e kicked in life and leadership.…