Twice I have stood at a bend in the road and taken the one less travelled. The first was Black Monday, 1987, which ended a career in stockbroking before it started. The second was a Thursday in March 1996, when I was 29 and three things happened in the same week. I started a business because I thought I was unemployable. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made.
MJ recently had the opportunity to hear Andy Freeman's thoughts on leadership, innovation and the Perth Hospitality market. Known for his commitment, innovation and impeccable attention to detail, Andy is truly one of Perth's most respected industry figures. We hope you enjoy reading Andy's thoughts as much as we enjoyed bring them to you!
Everybody's journey with MS is different, and that is what makes it such a difficult disease. There is no normal prognosis pathway. There is only your new normal, which you can choose to live with or fight. Thirty years on from my diagnosis, I can say this: for me it began the most inspirational and positive journey of my life. Six things I would tell anyone standing where I stood.
You said yes again on Tuesday. Not because you had capacity, but because the person asking outranked you, or because saying no would have taken a longer conversation than doing the work. Most advice about saying no is written for people who can. Saying no to your manager, your peer and your own team member are three different conversations, and only one of them is about the word no. The Three Directions, and what is actually available to you in each.
Dear MJ, I am writing to you from 24 years in the future. You are now 49, and while you have had an amazing adventure there is some advice I would share. The purpose of school is to teach you resilience. Your father was right; you are no good till you are 30. At 29 you will be diagnosed with a life-changing illness. Don't panic, for although it will shape you, it will not define you.
Recently, I wrote an article for Carma's blog about Social Media about the challenges small businesses can face in getting started on Social Media, and some things that she has helped me to realise about my own Digital Marketing.
You can read this post HERE.
While reflecting on this topic it brought me back to one of our first guest bloggers - Richard Moroney! He wrote an absolutely AWESOME piece about Social Media which you might not have seen.
Exercise with purpose... the message our guest blogger James Thomson promotes when it comes to running emergency management scenarios.
With over 21 years experience in the policing, training, higher education, security and risk management fields James shares his insight with Scope enthusiasts on planning to get the right outcomes from your next emergency management drill.
Scope Vision....Serious about safety!
Love him or hate him, he’s a case study unto himself! Guest blogger Theo Winters looks at The Donald from the vantage point of DISC. Is it his high D traits that make him so ‘interesting’ or is it his level of emotional intelligence (EI) that creates havoc for him? An interesting article on pairing EI and DISC traits when interpreting behavioural styles.
