Byline: Jim Penman, the founder of Australia’s largest home-service franchise, Jim’s Group. Change character, and I believe you can change the world. I strongly believe this is also the case in business. The real key to success is temperament People think the key to success is knowing things, and that does matter, but the real key […]
Too often we hear of businesses going bankrupt and startups closing their doors because times are tough. Over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. But why is that? And more importantly what can you do to avoid this happening to you? The following 5 […]
Australians may not be as laid back as the popular stereotype suggests when it comes to their work, a new survey reveals.
“It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” This insight, attributed to Charles Darwin, could easily be the most important business management mantra for the decade – here’s why.
Stereotypes about the sexes are as old as the hills, and have little proof. If men and women acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses then leaders of any sex will get ahead.
Business lessons from a resilient entrepreneur who fought his way back from a brutal attack.
The countries’ two very different leadership styles can be an issue when it comes to doing business with each other. Here’s what to be aware of.
The ways we perceive powerful figures in our lives can actually shape our own leadership style. Here are some fresh ways to think about your relationship to authority.
Social, economic and political tensions bring uncertainty, with many businesses wondering what to expect and how to align their sales efforts moving forward. Here’s a guide to 12 sales trends that will change how businesses sell and buy.
Executives, leaders, sales people and professionals are all searching for a definitive answer on what constitutes an extraordinary leader. There’s abundant research on this topic and many sets of answers, but finding the ultimate definition isn’t that simple.
