Why managers fail
Everywhere we look these days, it seems there's another programme available to help managers succeed as a leader.
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Where’s the leadership?
The tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Police in Minneapolis last week has reminded us yet again of the need for leadership. As protests raged across the U.S.
Getting it right
Although the size of the economic fallout is yet to be truly felt, getting our heads in the right space to navigate it will be critical.
All Blacks bow out
Irrespective of this week's game between the All Blacks and Wales, their shock loss to England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup will remain a talking point for months to come.
Tiger’s comeback
Despite pundits calling Tiger Woods' first major championship victory at the US Masters in 11 years the comeback of the century, I believe it was entirely predictable; hence I've talked about it as simply being a matter of time.
Leading the field
For company founder Craig Steel, putting his early experiences in sport into a corporate context made sense in a multitude of ways. We all know the old line about sport and politics not mixing is nonsense.
Team NZ and the AB’s – some final thoughts
Team New Zealand As Team New Zealand prepares to put the Auld Mug away following their impressive performance in Bermuda, I would like to pay a special tribute to team boss Grant Dalton on behalf of the country for pursuing an agenda that proved...
Assessing our performance
As US professor Paul Krugman once said, “Productivity isn't everything, but in the end, it is almost everything”. In this sense, productivity isn't just about widgets produced, but the impact people have on those they work with.
How to make the year a success
To get your year off to a cracking start, I thought a few prompts might be in order. First off, the key to having a successful year is to be our best today i.e. we need to live today as we would ideally like our lives to be then repeat it again tomorrow.
The difference between business and sport
We are often asked about the similarities and differences between business and sport. For those of you who are interested, heres what weve found.
The 5 things you most need to know to improve your people’s performance
Given business performance is a consequence of human performance, knowing how to improve the performance of your people is critical. To help you improve the results your team delivers, here are the 5 most important things you need to get right.
The secrets to success
Martin Guptill and Kane Williamsons world record opening partnership for New Zealand of 171 against Pakistan in their second Twenty20 is a perfect illustration of whats possible when an athlete creates the right state to perform.
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