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Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Career, Handling Challenges, Self-Improvement, Success | 6 comments

No Trophy? No Problem

No Trophy? No Problem

In my next book on leadership (after the release of 40 days dd), I mention one thing every ‘wanna be’ leader must have in mind; and that is to learn to define success. No trophy? No Problem.

Jose Mourinho was controversially sacked at Chelsea (after winning, not one trophy, but trophies every single season during his time there). He was ‘successful’, but getting a sack is not a good reward for success right?

But consider David Moyes who in his 11 years at Everton did not win any trophy,..

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Posted by on Apr 18, 2013 in Christian Living, Self-Improvement, Spiritual | 3 comments

Interview with Brad Lomenick – The Catalyst Leader

Interview with Brad Lomenick – The Catalyst Leader

Brand Lomenick is the president of Catalyst, one of America’s largest movements of young Christian leaders co-founded by John Maxwell.  Brad is the author of the new book, The Catalyst Leader, released  on April 16, 2013.

After exchanging e-mails with Brad Lomenick (feels cool to say that), I’m humbled by his simplicity and passion for the Catalyst Movement.

 Interview Teaser:

Brad, How do you recommend young leaders prepare for what’s next?

 Lean into the next level. In terms of where you want to be. Don’t dress or act like the position you have, dress and act and lead like the position you want to have. Make decisions like you are already there.

 CLICK HERE for the full Q & A Interview And today, you can win an Ipad-Mini (Details after the interview)

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Posted by on Apr 12, 2013 in Attitude, Career, Self-Improvement | 1 comment

Taking Initiative Part 5 – Being Proactive

Taking Initiative Part 5 – Being Proactive

Being proactive is not a mysterious quality that we have, or don’t have. It is a way of dealing with things, that we can develop and strengthen. — ProactiveChange.com

The definitions attached to being proactive can be vague, confusing and make little sense to an average person. Definitions like

“Don’t wait for someone to tell you to do something before you do it”

“Don’t wait for someone to tell you there is a problem. Know when problems are occurring and fix them.”

“It means taking “action” when there is no guidance.”

Ok, I get it, but how do I take action, how do I know that something is going to happen in the future that requires attention now?

Experience does help at this stage. But if you don’t have experience, then you are probably stuck too.

So you’ll be happy to know that I am not giving you anymore definitions, but rather Actual Steps and Resources to make you act proactively.

The key to mastering Being Proactive is …

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Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in Attitude, Business, Career, Self-Improvement | 0 comments

Taking Initiative at Work – 4 things you can do Now!

Taking Initiative at Work – 4 things you can do Now!

In this current climate, taking initiatives at work is not just a task for the ambitious or hardworking employee, it is very important if you don’t want to lose your job. Companies will be reluctant to let go of employees that consistently add value to the organisation. If there is one secret thing you can start doing now, it is to start taking initiative at work. If you do, don’t be surprised that promotion will come and even in the downturn you can be getting salary increase.

How can I start taking initiative at work?

Let’s run through some things you can start doing NOW!

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Posted by on Mar 1, 2013 in Attitude, Career, Handling Challenges, Self-Improvement | 0 comments

Taking Initiative Part 4 – Personalised Goals

Taking Initiative Part 4 – Personalised Goals

 “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” – George Bernhard Shaw (Mrs. Warren’s Profession 1893)

Today I unveil the First Stone in the science of Taking Initiative and I give a practical example of how to get it done with a step by step guide.

This series has only 1 objective, ‘to make you a serial initiative taker – where Taking Initiative becomes a science that can be mastered.’

The very first Stepping Stone in the science of Taking Initiative is …

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