Posts Tagged ‘nelson’
What is it like to be a Mayor? 10 Questions with Rachel Reese
Disclaimer: I’m not really into local body politics. Come to think of it, I’m not sure why, because I certainly have an opinion on loads of decisions my local city council makes. It’s local body election time here in Nelson. Those pesky VOTE FOR ME signs are doing my head in. But when my husband…
Read MoreAre you doing DIVERSITY right? A quality Q&A with Tania Domett
If you’re still wondering whether diversity in the workplace is important…best you go hang out with the Flat Earth Society. As McKinsey & Co (and a host of other highly credible researchers) have shown, diversity makes your organisation more effective, successful and profitable. But knowing you should be cultivating and promoting a diverse workforce –…
Read MoreHow Passion Can Move Mountains
A cool thing happened this week in Nelson – the vibrant little city I live in. For those of you who are not from New Zealand, Nelson is a quaint little Kiwi town that borders the Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park – where there are more national parks and mountain ranges than you…
Read MoreThe Fit Girl Within Me
Whilst we feverishly devour an endless supply of chocolate eggs and butter-laden hot cross buns this Easter (speak for yourself Suzi), I thought I would share a personal (albeit slightly contradictory) experience with you…you can thank me later. A couple of weeks ago, I reached a health and fitness goal I had set myself eight…
Read MoreDoes being honest make you a better boss?
Honesty is an often underrated but valuable trait of good leadership, however being honest all of the time can be a challenge. Whether it is delivering bad news, exposing our own mistakes, or disagreeing with our boss on their strategy, speaking the truth can make us feel vulnerable – and that takes courage. But it is…
Read MoreYou can’t always get what you want…
But if you try sometimes, you might just find, you get what you need. A short time ago I discovered I was unsuccessful in winning a coaching engagement I had thought had my name on it. As you can imagine, I was fairly devastated. However, after the obligatory self-pity session – consisting of ice cream over-load,…
Read MoreOne step forward, two steps back….
A few days ago I was asked the following question: “How do we keep ourselves true to our reformed behaviour, once we have made a commitment to change?” Becoming aware of a trait or habit which is holding us back is only half the battle in conquering it. Consistently maintaining the improvement once it has…
Read More4 Reasons Why Perfectionism Can Hamper Success
Throughout the last couple of days I have been procrastinating over writing my next blog post. At the time I thought my apparent bout of ‘writers’ block’ could be due to the holiday vibe kicking in. However, on closer inspection of my true thoughts and feelings, I realised my procrastination was a direct result of my…
Read MoreThe ‘Four F’s’ Of Leadership: Lessons From Sir Peter Jackson
I am fortunate to have the Oscar Award winning creative hothouse, Weta Workshop, as a client, so naturally I was as excited as most kiwis were to see them associated with the recent release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Being with them during launch week enabled a smidgeon of their excitement and pride to rub off on…
Read MoreThe Thankful Leader – simple ways to practice gratitude
A few days ago I was flying home from a business trip in Wellington, when I found myself reflecting on my professional journey over the last year. I don’t know whether it was the fact that Thanksgiving had just taken place in the US, or the realisation that 2012 is drawing to a close at…
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