If you follow me on the twitter machine, or even my posts on LinkedIn you may have noticed that I am gearing up with Damon Klotz (AKA The HRockstar) to host the AHRI Students & Young Professionals Meet up at the Welcome Reception for the National Conference on Monday 6th June (you can meet us at the Networking Hub- stand 41- at 6:30pm but be sure to register...

I’ve finally gotten around to reading “What got you here won’t get you there” by Marshall Goldsmith that I picked up at the AHRI Convention. Can I say that I loved every moment of it and after seeing him speak, I was reading it and in my head I could totally hear him saying every word. The best thing about this book is that it can apply to everyone, and...

Marshall Goldsmith recently spoke about how most of his coaching classes over the years have been a bunch of rich, old men. With a laugh, he said that there is a common misconception that rich, old men don’t mind losing small amounts of money. Funnily enough, rich old men HATE losing money. Any money, even small amounts. They just hate losing and Marshall says it...

No shame in apologising You can’t change the past You can change the future Ask, listen, think, thank! I cannot get better at everything, but I can certainly get better at one thing Positive, simple, focused and fast Follow-up (consistent and periodic follow up will always lead to the most improvement) If you get better, it has nothing to do with anyone else, it...

In continuing on from problems that smart, successful people have, Marshall Goldmith talked about adding too much value as a leader recently at the AHRI National Convention. He said “I’m young and smart and enthusiastic and I come to you with an idea. You think it’s a great idea. Rather than just saying ‘great idea’, our natural tendency is to say...