Culture is Everything Blog

  I'm back! After encouraging you to have a time-out in the last episode, ...

#109 is a short solo episode to wrap up this season and update you on my areas of ...

"Don't practise until you can get it right, practise until you can't get it wrong." -...

In this episode, I'm going in hard! Too much empathy is killing businesses and ...

This short solo episode focuses on leading with empathy and whether service-based ...

This short solo episode looks at the many ways my perfectionism – which I always ...

To round out a huge 2021, I wanted to check in with you to ask: When is your Finish ...

In episode 103, we explore how the three parts of the 'Character-Culture-Cashflow' ...

This is the third and final episode of the 3-part series introducing my ...

This is the second of a three-part solo series of episodes to share ...

To mark the occasion of the 100th episode, I'm excited to share with you ...

Today’s episode introduces the concept of the CFD - Crappy First Draft. We all ...

We're back from a break and I'm mixing things up for Episode 98! Since the start ...

Culture is a critical part of growing a strong, purposeful business. Cash, on the ...

  In episode 96 of the THINK BIG ACT SMALL podcast, we revisit a Series 1 ...

Mark Dombkins is the Founder and Strategic Director of Forever Projects, an ...

In this short solo episode, we explore the link between purpose, people and profit....

You might know of Bianca Chatfield from her 17-year elite sporting career as an ...

  Brent Szalay is Managing Director of Accounting & Advisory firm ...

  In this short solo episode, I share what's happening in my world (including...

  Episode 90 features an interview with Bob Glazer of Acceleration Partners, ...

  In my experience, it’s almost impossible to consistently lead a team in a ...

Episode 88 explores part two of my chat with Kimberlee Hughes, Director of the ...

  Building a strong team culture is one of the most useful things we leaders ...

To live a life that’s fulfilled, fun and sustainable, a strong body and mind are ...

  In this episode we learn about the wins, challenges and never-ending ...

As leaders, we hear over and over that understanding how to use empathy is ...

Episode 85 is part two of an interview with Matt McEwan, CEO of Parkside Sports ...

  Creating a long term vision for a team is one of the most powerful things ...

Creating a strong team culture is hard. Building a culture of positive discipline and...

As leaders, we’ve been hearing over and over that learning and understanding how to...

  Being a leader AND connecting deeply with team members can be difficult and...

Building deeper and more meaningful relationships with team mates is a non-negotiable...

In true 2020 style, the last episode for the year is a short socially-distant solo ...

Today's solo episode is the super-short second part of the two-part Two lessons from...

Andrew de Lautour is a quietly-spoken, quietly-confident, people leader that's making...

Today's episode is the first in a two-part series of learnings from attending two ...

One of the most powerful things leaders can do is set the vision for their team, and ...

Luella Whalan is a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner and business coach with ...

To do well in business today, you need to get a few things right: your product range ...

Through his books, blog, courses and podcast, Seth Godin has curated heaps of ideas, ...

Jade Scott is CEO of Western Region Health, a Melbourne Australia-based health ...

This short solo episode is the third in a series of three episodes where I’ve ...

Ben Cashman is Managing Director of The Project Lab, a business in Tasmania, that ...

Matt Gartland is co-founder, COO and CFO at a global online business SPI Media. ...

This short solo episode is the second in a series of three where I share three ...

Over a varied career, Tom Schwab has built multiple online businesses and continued ...

A (mini)bus as a pocket of greatness 'Get the right people on the bus and in the ...

Dominic Monkhouse is a scaling up expert, business coach and author of the new book ...

The work of American author Jim Collins has been incredibly influential on my ...

After starting life in Papua New Guinea and growing up in various parts of ...

Jon Hollenberg is the founder of Gold Coast web design business Five by Five, as well...

'Commit to a rhythm of time outs' is both a core value of the Culture Is Everything ...

Shannon Susko is CEO and founder of Metronome United, a Canada-based global coaching ...

Kirra Rankin is the owner and Chief Heart Officer of Capital Hydrotherapy in ...

This short solo episode reveals the purpose of this season 3 of the Think Big Act ...

Paul Mead is co-founder of She Maps - a social enterprise that exists to bring ...

Steve Plarre, in his own words, is a proud dad and husband, a solid friend, a CEO ...

In today’s episode we learn from an emerging leader who is making the important ...

You may know Glen Richards better as one of the 'sharks' on Channel 10's Shark Tank ...

David Carroll is COO of Bodycare Workplace Solutions, where he helps lead a team of ...

Welcome back for season 3 of the Think Big Act, Small podcast! For this first ...

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Mamie Kanfer Stewart (from The ...

To round out Season 2, here's a collection of answers to the first question I've ...

This solo episode explores the final item (#19) on the 'Culture Is Everything' ...

This solo episode of the Think Big Act Small podcast explores item #18 on the ...

This solo episode digs deep into item #17 on the 'Culture Is Everything' checklist: ...

This solo episode explores item #16 on the 'Culture Is Everything' checklist:  ...

This solo episode explores item #15 on the 'Culture Is Everything' checklist: Does ...

Today's solo episode is based on item #14 on the 'Culture Is Everything' ...

This solo episode explores item #13 on the 'Culture is everything' checklist: Do you...

This solo episode explores item #12 on the 'Culture is everything' checklist: Have ...

This solo episode explores item #11 on the ‘Culture is Everything’ checklist: Is ...

This short solo episode in the ‘Culture lessons’ series looks at item #10 on the ...

Brad Giles has been a high-growth entrepreneur and coach for the last 20 years. His ...

This short solo episode in the ‘Culture lessons’ series looks at item #9 on the ...

In this episode, we have the unique opportunity to learn from an emerging leader in ...

This short solo episode in the ‘Culture Lessons’ series looks at item #8 on the ...

Ross Tomkins is the owner and CEO of Therapy Direct Health Care in the UK. His book ...

The AFL season is done and dusted for another year, and it finished on a high note ...

This short solo episode explores item #7 on the 'Culture Is Everything' checklist: ...

Lisa Messenger is the founder and CEO of Collective Hub, an inspiring multimedia ...

In this short solo episode, I explore item #6 on the ‘Culture is Everything’ ...

Sel Watts is a serial entrepreneur and people-focused leader. In 2007 Sel founded ...

After a short break to take time out to learn and grow in my personal and ...

Nick Sinclair is the founder and chairman of a fast-growing business, The Outsourced ...

This short solo episode covers how you can best use core values to create a ...

Cathie Reid is the co-founder of Icon Group, a 3000-strong global team dedicated to...

This short solo episode covers why core values are one of the foundations of a strong...

As the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia - which you may know from their ...

Jules Lund is a star of Australian TV and radio who is now the leader of a ...

This episode is a short one, in which I look at how to best use a core purpose as one...

Brian Goulet is the founder and CEO of The Goulet Pen Company, which has grown from ...

Kevin Lawrence is the author of 'Your oxygen mask first', which helps high achievers ...

Mark Middleton is the Global CEO of the Icon Group, which has 3000 employees across ...

Do you need some help with your growing team right now? If you're a leader, a ...

This (short) episode is a little different. No guest, no interview, just me ...

A clear and exciting long-term goal (think 10-30 years!) – with milestones to ...

The latest episode of THINK BIG ACT SMALL features leader, entrepreneur and author ...

Verne Harnish is an leader, entrepreneur, community builder, and best-selling author....

Old is new again - how thinking big, then acting small, can improve your day. ...

David Meerman Scott is an author, speaker, content creator and a mentor of mine. ...

Chris Ducker is the founder of a large-scale services business and an online ...

"What's the biggest lesson you've learned from being a leader?" This is the ...

Janine Allis is best known as the founder of Boost Juice, which came from an idea ...

Jay Baer is a 7th generation entrepreneur, a New York Times best-selling author of ...

In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend 10 days travelling...

Carolyn Creswell was an 18-year-old first-year uni student when she bought a small ...

Cameron Herold is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker and author. He has built and ...

Shayne Elliott is the Group CEO of the ANZ Bank, which has over 50,000 team members ...

Paul Roos has had an incredible career in the AFL as a player, coach and media ...

Creating nearly anything of use, value or size is usually made up of many parts. Some...

Cameron Schwab started his leadership journey in the elite sporting environment of ...

Emma Isaacs is the founder and global CEO of Business Chicks and author of the new ...

Introducing my long-term mentor and friend, Ben Hosking.  Ben is an accountant ...

This episode features the inspiring Australian leader, entrepreneur and author, Jack...

You may know Dr Glen Richards as the 'growth guy' from Shark Tank Australia. He's ...

Welcome to the Think Big, Act Small podcast. I am the Founder & CEO of The ...

I love engaging with people, learning new things and then sharing what I've learned. ...

You’re probably used to reading business success stories about the seeds of ...

The topic of leadership is a constant talking point within business circles, and has ...

Speaking to groups of people to share my experience and inspire action is something I...

I choose to live the life of an entrepreneur and all that comes with it, including my...

Well done! The high fives are flying, the milestone celebrations are flowing, and...

Right now, I'm feeling plenty of excitement, pride and relief as I share the news ...

At my business The Physio Co (TPC), we tell stories of how our core values are being ...

If your motto is ‘money is everything’, and money is the glue that holds everyone...

A strong workplace culture is created by a group of people who choose to work with a ...

I think it’s crazy that most teams only throw a party to celebrate a valued team ...

If a business wants to grow quickly but in a sustainable manner, one area in which it...

Who likes long meetings?  Not me. Who likes long, boring meetings? No one! As ...

As a CEO, there is an ever-existing tension between leading the management team to ...

A clear and exciting long-term goal (think 10-30 years!) – with milestones to ...

I love a project. Don’t we all? A project helps to create focus by creating a ...

As a young graduate, planning to build my career in sports physiotherapy, I found ...

There seems to be a new LinkedIn post in my feed every day with a picture of ...

Lots has been written already about the mighty* Richmond Tigers’ transformation ...

I heard a story this week about a graphic design studio where one person had reached ...

The Culture Is Everything Book has launched and is already an Amazon Best-Seller! ...

The Culture Is Everything Book has arrived! After years in the making, Culture...

Rituals are important in business and they're important in life.  They help us ...

Have you ever wondered how you could enjoy work more?  Imagine the things you could ...

As The Physio Co continues to grow, our annual culture book is our cultural ...

Want to build a strong culture?  Then follow this 19-step Culture is Everything ...

'We're not built for discipline. We're built for novelty and excitement. Discipline ...

Ever wanted to peek inside one of Australia's best companies to work for? Here's ...

Building a strong company culture is the intention of many.  But few are able to ...

There is nothing more certain in the rapidly changing information age than the fact ...

A commitment to building a strong culture is a long journey that can have amazing ...

Building a strong workplace culture doesn't start with hiring amazing new people that...

A strong culture starts with a clear vision, strong leadership and great people ...

  Leadership has been one of the hottest topics in the corporate, non-profit ...

Great workplaces with a strong culture have tools, systems and resources that enable ...

To build a successful and sustainable business that can grow fast, you need a great ...

"How do you create a strong workplace culture?" is one of the questions I get asked ...

Building a strong workplace culture should result in more fun & more engagement ...

A clear and exciting vision is the starting point for building a sustainable business...

In this fast paced, always-on world that we live, receiving the undivided attention ...

"Can someone please grab Maude from the storeroom, we have to record this!". ...

Committing to building a strong workplace culture is a long term investment. The ...

Trusting team members to solve big and scary problems helps build a strong culture. ...

A strong workplace culture is one of the only sustainable competitive advantages that...

A strong workplace culture is built from deep and trusting relationships that are ...

Q: Dear Tristan, about 18 months ago we had 68 staff, we now have 171  and I have a...

How often do you publicly admit that you've made a mistake at work? Three weeks ago ...

Why is it that some people always seem to exceed expectations while others seem to ...

Every job in the entire world can be boring if we let it.  Similarly, any job can be...

 "When the sun comes up you'd better be learning" is a quote from Verne Harnish, ...

I was stressed. Possibly the most stressed I've ever been.  It was early in 2009 and...

Here’s your chance to see inside and learn the secrets of an award-winning ...

"Catching people doing something right" is one of the most important lessons I've ...

On Monday night, I'd planned to go for a run. I love running and I always feel so ...

I made a mistake.  In the end, it wasn't as bad as it could've been. But, by not ...

The annual BRW Best Places to Work list was revealed last week and I'm rapt to say ...

I started 2012 with a promise to blog five times a week.  I created the plan, shared...

In short, here's what's happening this week May 21-27. I'm... Taking the train - ...

Why do you exist? Why do I exist? What is the purpose of our lives? Big questions, ...

In short, here's what's happened May 6-13 & happening May 14-20. I'm... ...

My first Ironman is complete and it was one of the most rewarding and fun days of my ...

In short, here's what's happening May 1-7. I'm... Preparing - Ironman Australia is ...

In short, here's what's happening April 16-22. I'm... Presenting - a webcast "How to...

Culture is Everything, this blog(!) has been nominated for the Best Australian Blog ...

The last 4 weeks have been some of the most testing and rewarding of my life.  Why? ...

Back in 2009, The Physio Co created our first Painted Picture vision of how our ...

Q: Dear Tristan, I'm CEO of a fast growing business and I've heard that you work ...

Core values, the 3-5 behaviours that define a company culture, are a critical part of...

In short, here’s what’s happening this weekEND March 17-18. I’m.. ...

This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, please ...

In short, here’s what’s on for this week March 6-12. I’m.. Excited - by ...

This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, please ...

How to get more things done. Culture is Everything TV - Episode 5. Want to get more...

In short, here’s my week. I’m.. Welcoming - two new physios (Kylie & Kylie!)...

Building a strong workplace culture should result in more fun & more engagement ...

Businesses, teams and workplaces that have a strong culture are the most sustainable ...

This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...

In short, here’s my week. I’m.. Excited - about The Physio ...

Strong workplace cultures are built upon living a set of core values and sharing ...

An obsession with learning is one of the most common traits of successful leaders, ...

This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...

This is the first of my monthly posts for Dynamic Business magazine… _______ A ...

In short, here’s my week. I’m.. Energised - by finishing my ...

Businesses based upon living a set of core values often have the very best workplace ...

We’ve had a couple of bumps in the road at The Physio Co this week. ...

This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question,...

http://youtu.be/Sy6Cww9oock Why you need to praise your staff every day Culture is ...

In short, here’s my week. I’m.. Welcoming - a new physio (Kelly) to ...

Sharing stories of team members living core values and then celebrating their ...

In the last 143 days, I’ve lost just over 10kg’s. The skills I use ...

This is part of the ‘Ask Tristan’ series.  If you have a question, ...

http://youtu.be/gy3igvWAcnw How to discover your core values (in 15 minutes) ...

In short, here’s my week. I’m.. Preparing - my CEO Spotlight for To The...

A strong family culture is essentially a group of people that live and believe in a ...

Michael Jordan was arguably the best basketballer to ever play the game. As a kid, I ...

This is part of the ‘Ask Tristan’ series.  If you have a question, ...

http://youtu.be/tnFvI3_rWYQ Why have core values? Culture is Everything TV - Episode ...

In short, here’s my week.  I’m… Finalising - the very first ...

Recognising team members for living your core values is one of the easiest and most ...

Answer: Treat writers and journalists with the respect they deserve. This week ...

This is the first post in the ‘Ask Tristan’ series.  If you have a ...

http://youtu.be/VcnKETzyuUg Culture is Everything TV - Episode 1, Timelines on ...

In short, here’s my week.  I’m… Welcoming - 2 new physios to The ...

The right people into your team, the wrong people out and everyone into the right ...

…Tools, stories & ideas to help grow your team.. Happy New Year!  I hope...

The best meetings are short, sharp and focussed.  But just one person with their ...

Getting the right people into the right seats is one of the highest priorities for ...

When was the last time something disastrous happened in your business?   I don’t ...

My last monthly post in 2011 for Small Business Victoria’s business blog…...

Powerpoint is one of the most commonly used computer programs in the world. ...

http://youtu.be/u0ZP152mALk I love The Big Bang Theory.  I’m not sure why, but...

As leaders, we need followers.  We need people to work with us and help us implement...

I’m obsessed by listening.  I think all leaders need to be.  It’s the ...

Are you busy?  Find it hard to make it to all of the things you said you would?  If...

To dominate an industry and outperform your competition, you have to be different. ...

Zappos.com is famous for their company culture.  Today I had the chance to check it ...

Is your business either a) the best or; b) going to be the best in your industry? ...

Right now, Dan Pink is the No.1 Business speaker in the world.  Today, I heard him ...

Time to stop and chat is very valuable in every business.  How often do you stop ...

How often do you consider who will do your job when you’re not around to do it?...

If you want to grow your business faster, you’ll need more meetings.  That’s ...

Growing businesses create policy after policy to stop bad situations ...

On the 6th anniversary of his time with The Physio Co family, I received an email ...

Want a team that is engaged and autonomous? According to Dan Pink, it all starts by ...

To maintain a strong company culture, selection is as much about keeping the wrong ...

http://youtu.be/mPIGg9Ac-is Here’s to you Steve Jobs. Today marks the day that ...

Are you continually looking for ‘the next big opportunity’?  A new ...

Do you have dreams that you never do anything about?  Would you like to make some of...

  In Good to Great, Jim Collins described how the best performing companies are ...

Trust is the one thing that separates good places to work from great places to work, ...

According to Woody Allen, “Eighty percent of success is showing up” One ...

People who decide to leave a job are usually leaving the people, not ...

As a leader, do you notice the people in your team?  I don’t mean just know ...

Working relationships are between people, not between organisations.   In most ...

http://youtu.be/jbkSRLYSojo?t=28s What will the next 200 years look like? This ...

Every month I write a short post for Business Victoria’s Blog.  This month I ...

Helen Keller on fear: “Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright ...

Listening to new ideas is an absolute pleasure.   The problem: I don’t think ...

Marketing guru David Meerman Scott tells us that “you are what you publish”. ...

In 2009 I first discovered Verne Harnish and his disciplined approach to creating ...

How much authority do the people that serve your clients and customers have?  In my ...

Growing businesses need growing people.  The reason: if a business is to grow, the ...

Yesterday was The Physio Co’s 3rd Team Conference.  Once a year we have a full...

Today I had some important things to get done for The Physio Co Team Conference this...

Are you a professional? If so, are you practicing, rehearsing and improving your ...

To become a better leader, there are habits, tasks, responsibilities and even some ...

http://youtu.be/p2CRhF9az74 Lifetime value of a customer Over a lifetime, how much is...

What happens when a job needs to be finished by 5pm Friday? It gets done on Friday. ...

Most leaders have goals that they are working towards.  I certainly do.  However, ...

A true test of a whether a business is headed for success is who is feeling the ...

Today, as part of an interview for SmartCompany, I was asked an interesting question:...

If you hear a whisper of a problem with a customer or team member, what’s your ...

A core purpose is the reason an organisation exists.  It’s a brief statement that ...

Nanakorobi yaoki - (if you) fall down seven times, stand up eight. Persistence, not ...

              Stretching the people in a team to achieve better performance ...

The most important job that I have as a father, husband, son, brother, friend, ...

The Physio Co has grown significantly from a one person physio practice to a 40+ ...

“To be a true entrepreneur, you have to make bold decisions throughout your ...

This week in The Physio Co support office there’s been a lot of smiling.  In ...

Keeping people accountable is a must for leaders of fast moving businesses.  But, ...

Professional.  Always professional.  The words below are a slightly modified ...

If someone in my family gets sick or something goes wrong I usually visit them, I ...

One of my favourite Richard Branson quotes (that he rolled out at last week’s ...

http://youtu.be/iJPFSNu_QNs Pinky & The Brain A fun blast from the past.   I ...

‘Time management’ is a misnomer.  I can’t ‘manage’ ...

Ever been mocked for something you say? I have and I love it!  Why? Because ...

Who will win the 2011 Tour de France? Well after only 8 stages it’s a bit too ...

Do you have a list of things you’ve always wanted to do? (It could be a list ...

This morning I experienced something special - an event that exceeded my ...

One of the most important things I do as a business owner is to ask for help. Every ...

Yesterday in stage 4 of the Tour de France, Australia’s Cadel Evans held off ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho2tcyYbRU8 Outsourcing.  It makes sense. Today ...

Stay in business. That’s it.  The goal of every business, business owner and ...

Learning a new skill takes time.  The complexity of the skill and many other factors...

The age old saying: if you need something done, give it to a busy person is pretty ...

Today I was reminded to be a bit more careful when I delegate. You see two weeks ago...

Successful businesses are disciplined businesses.  That means everyone, including ...

Gathering feedback from the team is an age-old concept that most leaders will say is ...

As a CEO and leader, I don’t see myself as a motivator.  I’m much more of an ...

I love Mondays! And I love surrounding myself with people who love ...

What happens when there is a clash between close family & work? For me: family. ...

Having someone accountable for EVERYTHING is a key discipline of successful fast ...

In my experience, people that are a culture-fit will effortlessly live your core ...

The annual BRW Best Places to Work edition is out and The Physio Co is the 12th Best ...

Short bursts of exercise are an awesome way to recharge the batteries.  Getting ...

Leaders of fast growing businesses must become masters of delegation.  Why? Because ...

Every morning at The Physio Co we run a short, sharp huddle.  This stand-up meeting ...

The words we use are so influential in the way we think, act and live (remember this ...

Being addicted to email is not for me.  Yes, I have email accounts.  No, I ...

Multipliers - Liz Wiseman In February this year I discovered Liz Wiseman and her ...

Running a fast growing business is not for the faint-hearted. Every single day there ...

Saying YES is nearly always a better option than saying no.  Check out this great ...

Helping someone out is one of life’s simple pleasures.  Even better is helping...

This afternoon as I watched the mighty Richmond Tigers take on Sydney at the SCG, ...

http://youtu.be/GRHxHapwirw “I Can Only Imagine” - amazing video of a man...

In the past fifty years there have been three major ways that people in business ...

How we all spend the minutes, hours, weeks & years of our lives is purely choice....

Ever get a bit worked up when something doesn’t go to plan?  From time to ...

Tonight someone stopped me and asked: “Why aren’t you blogging everyday? You said...

Answer: Go on a short holiday! Seriously, if you are a Manager/CEO/Business Owner ...

All growing businesses need good accounting advice. But if you run a business beware,...

http://youtu.be/5SDMwvFr5Gk Stop over-thinking and start acting.. (Thanks Kris ...

When you give a gift, do you take an interest in what happens to it?  I used to, but...

How often do you ask ‘why’?  Seriously, do you often go out of your way ...

Cash is important in every business.  Cash is EVERYTHING for bootstrapped ...

The Physio Co has been growing fast for the past seven years.  As the CEO, ...

When I pick up the phone, there is always a reason for making the call. I either want...

Do you have two monitors on every computer at your work? Perhaps you should? ...

D.I.N = Do It Now D.I.P = Do it Properly Words from The Way of The Shark, Greg ...

Do you kid yourself about when you are actually working? Facebook, Twitter, surfing ...

Listening is undervalued. Compared to being a powerful speaker or writer it ...

A list of things ‘not-to-do’ is a super effective way to get more done. I...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIl5RxhLZ5U Inspiration for my Ride to Conquer Cancer!

Every year 3,300 Australian blokes die of prostate cancer.  In 2006, my old man was ...

Today we had a bit of a problem at The Physio Co: instead of a few reminder emails ...

Try outsourcing at: http://www.crowdspring.com/

Do you still buy music on CD’s?  I doubt it.  So why do you still buy books ...

The words I use play such a huge part in my life.  Positive thoughts and positive ...

‘A while’ is not something I say, but I’ve noticed that many people...

“If you don’t have an assistant, you are one.” - Cameron Herold, ...

Do you have a list of things you’d rather be doing?  Like learning how to fly ...

“I’m sure you’d do the same for me” are the eight words that ...

Are you attached to your email account? Do you HAVE to check it every 10 minutes? ...

The animal kingdom is amazing.  How often do you take the time to check out the life...

I love feedback.  I love receiving it so that I can reflect and improve.  I also ...

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Up at 7.  Lunch at 4.  Work till dusk

Starting a new project can be fun.  Getting most of the work done, easy.  But ...

I used to get annoyed, frustrated and irritated.  It barely happens anymore. ...

Avoiding someone will only have a positive outcome if you never, ever have to see ...

Richard Branson is a phenomenal success story.  He is one of the most recognised ...

Sometimes I sleep for 7 hrs, sometimes 4 or 5. Any ideas what’s a good number to ...

Tonight I heard an interesting observation from the eternally logical and analytical ...

…Reading & reviewing a book a week. Since 1 January 2011, I’ve been ...

Are you making more decisions than you need to? Every morning for more than a decade,...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03dFMG8nR4 Training for an ironman.  A huge ...

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard in life is: “Don’t...

If you’re a leader, the time to lead is now.  Like it or not, being a leader ...

“Not bad” is THE most common response to the question ‘how are ...

As the Chief Enthusiasm Officer at The Physio Co, it’s my job to lead & ...

Today, my wife picked up her shiny new car.  In the process, I noticed something ...

I fail often. But my failures never stop me trying again. The fear of failure is ...

How often do you seek feedback?  Is there ever enough? Today a good mate called me ...

Do you sell?  If you said no, I don’t agree! (sorry!) It occurred to me today ...

“Culture is simply being true to your values”                  ...

Every day I try to visualise the future.  It helps me prepare for it. Sometimes I ...

Musical chairs is fun.  So is pass-the-parcel and eating heaps of lollies.   When ...

The power of language continues to fascinate me…  When a waiter/waitress asks ...

Today I had a conundrum:  to pack and take 21 MBA study guides totalling more than ...

The individual who wants to reach the top in business must appreciate the might of ...

When someone gives me valuable feedback, I acknowledge it.  If I decide to do ...

Today is a special day in our family of two (soon to be three). It’s two years ...

And he replied within an hour!! Yes his response was short & sharp.  Two ...

Today I spent about an hour with a bloke who honestly believed he loved learning new ...

Why is it awesome?  Because tomorrow I can just drive it straight out! A couple of ...

I love planning.  The reason: once I’ve thought through a plan and it’s ...

Rafa Nadal is the No. 1 tennis player in the world.  Tonight he has proved why. ...

Look out mouth, watch out hips! Turn the volume up and check out this Aussie ...

I'm in love... with an internet company!

Today I spent an hour playing table tennis with my neighbour.  He loved it and so ...

How do you react when a problem pops up?   Do you focus on the problem and find it ...

Nodding my head helps me pay attention.   I am 100% more engaged when I’m in ...

The casual focus of Roger Federer rocks. Tonight I’m lucky enough to be ...

The cloud is here and it’s here to stay.  I use it everyday (and you probably ...

How cool is looking at the clock and seeing it’s 12:34? Or seeing a plane from ...

Learning something new when you’re an adult can be painful & frustrating. ...

NOW! Starting nearly any job is the hardest bit. Thinking less and just starting is ...

How often does your work involve the stuff you really love to do?  For a lot of ...

Writing a problem down helps to solve it.  I don’t know how, I don’t ...

Queensland is a disaster zone.  The floods are horrendous and the worst is yet to ...

Tonight I helped a good friend solve a frustrating problem.  And I barely said a ...

Do you ‘work’ in front of the TV.  You know, distractedly pretend to ...

I missed a post. January 7, 2011 - no post.   The reason i missed it: I had no ...

Simple. It's the smart option

I think we all want to be happy. But I’ve discovered that happiness can be a ...

I had a meeting get cancelled and some time open up early yesterday.   One of the ...

People are leaving facebook. Since 1 Jan 2011, a small number of my Facebook friends ...

Mistakes are OK I was speaking to a friend yesterday and they’re worried ...

Today I went for a spin on my bike to beautiful Waratah Bay.  During a quick stop to...