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![Blue Mountains - a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views]()
Blue Mountains – a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views
From my Sydney trip last year… It’s amazing how the weather changes when you get to Katoomba. Of course, the Blue Mountains are famous for their microclimate – and their coolness is…
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Port Arthur – a place of tragedy and beauty
A visit to the historic site of Port Arthur in Southern Tasmania is quite an experience. A few years ago I spent half-a-day there as part of a three-week trip to the…
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![Are you a first-time leader? Here are some steps for success.]()
Are you a first-time leader? Here are some steps for success…
Recent research has shown that about 50 per cent of new managers are ineffective. This is because, for most new managers, they face a completely new set of challenges when they change…
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Employee Entitlement – Why the world doesn’t owe you a living
In today’s workplace, there is a myth among some workers that the world (and their employer) owes them a living. Another stereotype is that younger people feel more entitled in the workplace…
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![The autobiographical story of laBoeuf’s turbulent upbringing under the care of his destructive, alcoholic father James (played by laBoeuf himself), Honey Boy pulls no punches and leaves viewers in no doubt as to the suffering laBoeuf had to endure.]()
Honey Boy – a dramatic, true-to-life masterpiece
The plot and execution of Shia laBoeuf’s new movie Honey Boy is all the more extraordinary considering it is true. The autobiographical story of laBoeuf’s turbulent upbringing under the care of his…
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How to help your business thrive in a recession – some tips
In the words of some of the more pessimistic market analysts, the Australian economy is currently teetering on the edge of a recession. All is not lost however, as recent research has…
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New movie The Lighthouse burns brightly
Despite its low budget, US director Robert Eggers’ black-and-white follow up to ‘The Witch’ leaves the viewer reeling in shock and awe. The powerful tale of two lighthouse keepers who slowly drive…
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![The age of the freelance worker has well and truly arrived]()
The rise of the freelance worker
A recent study estimates that by next year, more than 40 per cent of the American workforce – about 60 million people – will be independent workers, such as freelancers, contractors, and…
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Do you want better communication at work? Here are five key guidelines
Good communication is essential for building connections, maintaining good relationships, and executing strategy. It is critical for any business: especially communicating clearly about the organisation’s speed, direction, and results. However, how you…
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Building your influence in the workplace – Five guidelines
The ability to influence others is a valuable skill, and the maxim “influence is power” is well known. Indeed, gaining influence on a team or in your business not only helps you…
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