Reading – A Great Book to Pick Up

Creating Magic I found a book at QBD for $6.99 called Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell, based on the principles taught at the world-renowned Disney Institute. It is a bargain at this price!  I have just finished reading the first couple of chapters but already it has great insights on leadership and how different methods ... Read More

Secondhand Books Australia – Book Sale

Huge Stock Clearance Hi Everyone.  For you book fans on the Gold Coast, Australia; one of my favorite clients is having a clearance of books. Only $2 per Book or 3 Books for $5 Hundreds of Titles to Choose From Business & Investment Christian Biographies Health & Fitness Cooking Gardening Crafts & Hobbies Family & Relationships Sports & Recreation Home & Renovation Saturday ... Read More

Aussie Slang for the IT World

The Real Meaning of New Word's LOG ON:                                        Adding wood to make the barbie hotter. LOG OFF:                                      Not adding any more wood to the barbie. MONITOR:                                   Keeping an eye on the barbie. DOWNLOAD:                              Getting the firewood off the ute. HARD DRIVE:                            Making the trip back home without any cold tinnies. KEYBOARD:                               ... Read More

Time Management – Running Meetings

How to effectively use a meeting!

A lot of time is wasted and relationships formed during meetings.  So what is the answer for a balanced productive meeting to achieve your objectives and to ensure all parties are happy with the result?

Some Simple Guidelines to Effective Meetings (Time Management):

Have an agenda - Issue

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Reflection – Gaining Perspective

Why look back? Why Reflect on Things? Whilst reading (yes, another past time) I came across this paragraph: "but, as my father would undoubtedly have pointed out if I had been a small boy and he had been walking beside me today, despite appearances, the pathway doesn't really get narrower and narrower the farther ... Read More

Building Relationships with Extra

Building Extra Dimensions to Relationships At times you ponder the differences in getting the cheaper less known or the dearer established brand.  Personally, I like quality and timeless performance.  I'd rather spend the extra on a quality product or service that I know (or imagine) will go the distance rather than a cheap alternative.  ... Read More

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

This is a newsletter regarding New Years Resolutions from a coaching collegue. Hope you enjoy it. by Lea Belair - Agent of the Future How can you make the start of your New Year a real start toward the future you want? Studies show that about one in four New ... Read More

Who Am I?

I am your constant companion, I am your greatest helper and heaviest burden I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do, you might just as well turn over to me and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly. I am easily managed - ... Read More