Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Visionary
What do you picture in your mind when I say the word “visionary”? What words or images are summoned, or who do you think of at the mention of the word? Maybe it is someone like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk? And you would be right, both have clearly displayed creative, inventive and even prophetic…
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How to find the Right Business Mentor (Part 2)
So, what are some key requirements to help select the right mentor, no matter what? As mentioned last month, you have to be able to trust your mentor. Your initial conversations should show alignment in values, character, belief and anything else important for your relationship. Remember if you can’t open up to your mentor, then…
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Evolving or Revolving
While the year is still young, I am determined to encourage you to reflect on and assess where you are in your personal walk/career, as well as the state of your business. Are you planning to evolve and grow, keeping up with or ahead of the market, diversifying or changing direction if needed? Or are…
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How to find the Right Business Mentor (Part 1)
As I wrote 12 months ago, I went through most of 2017 with a good business mentor, and I encouraged every business leader at the time to find a mentor. The same mentor will not be right for everyone, and depending on the stage you are at in your business journey, you may need a different…
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Planning for 2019
As we start fresh into the new year, what are the first things you are going to do as a leader? Maybe you have already taken some steps at the end of 2018, or maybe the end of 2018 was so hectic and winding down took all of your focus. 2018 has zoomed by; will…
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Tools, Strategies & Methodologies to Improve Business Processes (Part 3)
Over the last couple of months, I have shared some of the key requirements for businesses to improve and succeed (Read up on Part 1 here, and Part 2 here). This month I will share the last of the strategies and methods for business improvement. Having seen, and knowing by experience what works effectively within…
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Tools, Strategies & Methodologies to Improve Business Processes (Part 2)
Last month in Part 1, I shared on some of those tools that are integral to an organisation’s needs. They evolve around the systems that help to manage many of the things a business does. These need to be sound and well managed or the rest is a waste of time. This month I will…
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Tools, Strategies & Methodologies to Improve Business Processes (Part 1)
Last month I discussed what I observed during a recent visit to a Chinese manufacturing business in Guangzhou. The business was successful in many ways, with a strong focus on continual improvement and growth. Having looked at several hundred businesses during the last decade, (some successful, some not) I want to explore and provide, over…
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The Fundamentals Apply Anywhere
Last month I addressed the need for strong and consistent accountability in the workplace. Last week I was in China visiting a packaging plant that are a current supplier to a well-known Australian manufacturer of dairy products. It was my first trip to mainland China, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, though knowing…
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What is Accountability?
Last month I addressed why so many cultural programs implemented within organisations fail, and what are the key things to focus on for any program to succeed. I mentioned that understanding the philosophy and DNA of the organisation was critical to achieve success in transformation. And I raised the term “Accountability”. I want to explore…
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