Procrastination is the nemesis of productivity. This week we are exploring why we continually delay acting, how it can affect our health, and some simple techniques to help avoid dilly-dallying around tasks. Why Do We Do It? The simplistic view of procrastination is that we are either passive or active in our decisions to defer. […]

This week marks the 20th edition of the Unleash the Power newsletter. Where does the time go? It is this very question I’ve been pondering all week as I race toward the end of my corporate career in just over a month. Being effective with our time, at home or work, is hugely important. And […]

Toy Story is in the top 20 most successful movie franchises in history. Since the original film got released in 1995, the box office takings are 3.3 billion US dollars. This Disney Pixar classic may be over 25 years old, but the underlying messaging and core values are equally applicable today. Here is why. While […]

In the mid-2000s, I discovered the work of Stephen Covey and his seven habits for highly effective people. It was my first foray into personal development, with learning influenced by external sources rather than internal training. Facilitated by two senior leaders within the business, the two-day course challenged me in ways I never imagined and, […]

Earlier in the week, I decided to re-organise my filing system. Amazed at what I have held onto over the years, it turned into quite a cathartic experience. Now files are deleted, archived, or accessible quicker than before. Job well done! One discovery was an unpublished article, which resonated even more with me today than […]

Many business people turn to sport for inspiration in delivering high performance, developing a winning culture, and leadership development. And in the majority, the coaches, players, and leaders share learning from their professional sports experience. Who wouldn’t want to know how Tom Brady has excelled for such a prolonged period, the methods Sir Alex Ferguson […]