I think we live in the best country in the world. Our lifestyle takes a lot of beating. We’re close to the oceans and the mountains. And our distance from the rest of the world is now an advantage rather than a curse. I’ve just spent two weeks travelling in France....
A couple of weeks ago I went out and joined some mates for an end of week drink on Friday night. Nothing unusual in that, I hear you say. Correct. I bought a round of drinks. Four beers to be exact. It cost $48.20. Yup, 12.05 each. That caught me by surprise. A year...
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked about the delicate task of dealing with under-performers, without upsetting the person concerned or risking losing them. My response was this little “5 question process” that I have used for years. These five questions...
One thing you can bet on. The arrival of a Labour government will inevitably bring cries for higher wages. And so it has been in New Zealand during the last 9 months. As a result we have seen a plan to rapidly increase the minimum wage and the newly empowered union...
This week Bruce shares a story about how an unforgettable conversation with a young office worker changed by view of the importance of leadership and management. Bruce’s new book, ‘The Best Leaders Don’t...
In this week’s video Bruce talks about recruitment; and in particular the importance of getting it right from the start. That means not doing what you did last time, but rather, redefining the role before you start. Bruce’s new book, ‘The Best...
In this week’s video Bruce shares an experience that highlights the importance of how we respond to the needs of others. He says ..”In this case I didn’t do as well as I should have.” Have you checked out Bruce’s book yet? – ...
The character of an organisation will usually reflect the character of the person or people leading it. Fletcher Building is no exception. I never met the recently departed CEO, but a lot of people I know did. From my vantage point, particularly as a supplier to the...
Hello again. There’s a new group of people in our workplaces. They’re bright, have an education that some of us can only imagine, and if you listened to their parents’ generation – of which I am a member – they are variously described as having a short attention...
Have you ever found that it all just becomes a bit overwhelming? When I was younger and growing my executive career, I came to a point where I was really grappling with the need for more structure, in particular structure around managing priorities, planning, dealing...
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