Dealing with a Challenge in Public
Every now and then an example appears that shows brilliance in dealing with a challenge in public. Sometimes we learn from the mistakes and sometimes its clear that this example is one to follow. Recently when Bill Hybels had to confront a tremor in the organisaton of his church's annual leadership summit the timing and focus of the issue were both public and awkward. The Global Leadership Summit that impacts leaders in over 75 countries annually is run from the Chicago based Willowcreek church. Speakers often come from varying points of the compass and include both business and church...
Read MoreMargin Call – Greedy by a nose
The events that took place creating what we now know as the ‘GFC’ have often been a mixture of rumour and conjecture. Now that rumour is a movie which looks to add fuel on the fire for the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ set and simply be a good ride for the masses. In an age when we are told to pay ahead for our retirement and invest in retirement funds which ultimately fund the share market you have to wonder if Mum and Dad (investors) really know who holds the ‘paperwork’ on the value of their investments. I have come across so many people who have lost all their...
Read MoreLetter from Bush Girls to Obama’s Daughters
I had heard about this moving letter from George Bush’s daughters, Jenna and Barbara. As they were seven years old when their Grand Father entered the oval office they didn’t have the same concept of what was happening within the halls of the White House as when their own father took the oath of President. Now they share this moving piece of advice and inspiration for President Obama’s two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the...
Read MoreThe Green Green Grass of Home
Cheryl and I popped down to ‘Kookaburra Place’ to see how the lawn shaped up after Rochedale Turf’s new Wintergreen was laid over our new property. Now you could be forgiven for thinking we are about to open an RSL Bowls club when you see the quality of these greens but you have to admit it has the look of a ‘fast...
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