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To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/05/20/normalising-the-deviation-leadership-skills-video/ ---- My father-in-law taught Deborah, my wife, a great business and personal lesson. He would often say: "Never drop your standards". Now, I don't think that any of us deliberately go out of our way to drop our standards. It just happens. But, if we aren't vigilant...

Have you seen the movie The Castle? You need to! You have to! It’s a story about how an Aussie family have their lives disrupted by an unwanted, “unprecedented” crisis. The repossession of their family home and how they responded says so much about OUR GREAT AUSSIE SPIRIT in such times (like COVID-19). Sit back and listen to Kevin Leighton who has held several General Management roles and is now r...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/05/05/leading-in-lockdown-the-stockdale-paradox/ You may be focusing on the negative consequences of COVID-19. You may not. You may have come to grips with the pandemic and are constantly looking for the gold, the possibilities. In this lesson, I'm going to encourage you to do both. Not just during the pandemic, but as a...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/04/28/leading-in-lockdown-the-meaning-of-life/ We all crave meaning in our lives. Some researchers tell us that it's even more important than personal happiness. In this lesson, I share some ideas to get your thinking about how COVID-19 could have meaning for you. How you could look back on this period in your life and l...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/04/21/leading-in-lockdown-nothing-more-than-feelings/ For most of us, the pandemic is a massive inconvenience. Yet for some, maybe even you, it can be extremely traumatic. Not necessarily the virus itself, but the emotions the virus surfaces within you, from past unresolved experiences. In this video, I talk about severa...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/04/15/leading-in-lockdown-hugs-of-hope/ We are social beings. We crave connection and touch. I bet right now, you're reaching out to people to check-in with how they're doing. Maybe you're doing even more than you've done in a long while. And I also bet you're feeling so grateful for the beautiful people you DO have in y...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/04/09/leading-in-lockdown-good-grief/ As you know, we create videos every fortnight to help you lead in all areas of your life. COVID-19 has now taken us in a new direction. THIS TIME IT'S DIFFERENT This is the first in a series of 5 lessons I'll be releasing to help you, your team and your family come to grips with some...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/03/25/change-your-story/ The story at the moment is not good. We certainly can't "distort reality" and make things better. That would be ludicrous, dangerous and irresponsible. And yet, we can become, even in these torrid times, much more aware of the stories we tell ourselves. I initially hesitated to send this fortnigh...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/03/12/whatgreatleadersdo/ I've worked with some good leaders and some great ones. The great ones do it differently and yet they all have very similar traits and behaviours. What about you? How do you shape up? I define great in 3 ways: - Great Results - Great Customer Relationships (Call in Brand, Net Promotor Scores, Va...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/02/24/leadership-trends-id-love-to-see/ You have hopes and dreams. We all do. In my last video, I spoke about Leadership Trends you can expect to see in 2020. You can watch it here: http://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/02/12/2020-leadership-trends/ In this video, I discuss my hopes and dreams for leadership this yea...

To watch the original video visit: http://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/02/12/2020-leadership-trends/ We are now well into the new year. The first year of a new decade and several leadership trends are emerging. Ignore these at your peril. Capitalise on them, and they will take you and your organisation to new heights. In this video, I share 5 trends which I see happening in enterprises both...

To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/01/28/the-power-of-360-feedback/ Yes, 360s are a powerful tool when used correctly like the title of this video suggests. However, they also have the power to distract from transparent relationships where authentic face-to-face feedback is vital. Endeavouring to boost overall performance, 360° Feedback is no doubt a bill...

To watch the original video visit: http://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2020/01/16/the-power-of-purpose/ They say "the purpose of life is a life of purpose". In this lesson, I won't necessarily help you find your purpose, but I will help you focus on 3 elements of life that you must get to do so. It's a video which is particularly relevant for salary employees over 45 years old, irrespective of yo...

In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Bill Jennings, founder of Time & Space, who is helping to develop the leaders of tomorrow: our children. How? By exploring the relationships they have with their parents (or guardians) of today. Hear about the brilliant work Bill and his team are doing in schools to make sure our children are being heard and understood. On top of that, his work is also al...

In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Dr Ron Cruickshank, from Graves Golf Academy in Australia. However, this interview is about so much more than golf. It’s about the leadership and business lessons from the game of golf, from one of the world’s foremost behavioural scientists who also happens to be a qualified golf coach. They discuss how to face up to realities in business, being clear on...

In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Jan Pacas, former Managing Director of Hilti Australia and now Co-Founder and Managing Director of Flare HR. Jan and his team at Hilti won 5 consecutive Aon Hewitt Best Employer Awards from 2011-2015 and were awarded Best of the Best in 2011. This is due to Jan's passion for people. He harnesses this passion to create excellent organisational results thro...

In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Tim Ebbeck, Managing Director for Oracle in Australia and New Zealand. Tim is passionate about the people side of business and the importance of mutual respect and trust as the key to building a culture to be proud of. As an ex-representative Wicket Keeper Tim has learnt many lessons behind the stumps that directly relate to leadership. How you can never...

In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to John Body, Founding Partner of ThinkPlace. Commencing in 2005, the ThinkPlace vision is to create public value through innovation and design. John, along with the leadership team, apply the principles of design thinking to “wicked problems” which they define as problems which are persistent, not linear in nature and involve multiple stakeholders. John’s p...

Rebroadcast from 2012. In this broadcast Paul Mitchell speaks to "Mr Positive" Paul Clitheroe, Founding Director of Ipac Securities. Paul is widely recognised as one of Australia's finest commentators on Financial Markets and a dedicated financial educator. Sit back and listen to financial commentator Paul Clitheroe and hear his fascinating perspective on business, life and leadership.

Rebroadcast from 2012. Paul Mitchell speaks with Managing Director of alcoholic beverage giant Lion Nathan, Andrew Reeves. You'll hear Andrew talk about: - His rise to the top in a competitive FMCG industry. - What challenges he's faced along the way (and how he's overcome these) - How he maintains a decent work/life balance despite the pressures of his role - How he intends to lead his organisati...

In this 2012 rebroadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Father Chris Riley, the inspirational founder and leader of 'Youth Off The Streets™', that assists homeless and disadvantaged young people with true courage and commitment. A definition of leadership was first given by Shackleton, who said, "a leader is a dealer in hope". Father Chris absolutely epitomises this. Sit back and listen as Paul speaks t...

Rebroadcast from 2012. Paul Mitchell Speaker and Author interviews Reverend Graham Long, CEO and Pastor of Sydney's Wayside Chapel. This is a truly inspirational ‘meeting’ about leadership in the community we can all gain valuable lessons from. Click here for more about the Wayside Chapel and the great work they do: http://www.thewaysidechapel.com/ For more information on leading in all areas of y...

The 2011 interview with Louise Baxter, CEO for Starlight Children's Foundation Australia is now available for streaming on Soundcloud. In this interview you will hear Louise talk about: - Why leaders are the “guardians of the Vision” - Connecting (and reconnecting) everyone in the organisation to the Vision - The challenges of keeping the passion alive when faced with the realities of childhood il...

Live Your Life At The Highest Level of Excellence Possible for You. In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Kerri Pottharst OAM, best known for her success as a professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist. Kerri is, without a doubt, one of Australia’s most popular female sporting personalities. She has competed in 3 Olympics and won 2 Olympic medals (including the Gold at Bo...

Are you ready to explore a whole new perspective on leadership? In this broadcast, Paul Mitchell speaks to Tony Arena, Managing Director of Business Connections International (B.C.I.) Business Brokers. Tony has been involved with 1,000s of businesses over 25 years and totally “gets” the leadership skills and mindset required to not just run, but build a small business. In this interview he focuses...