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Rod’s Latest Musings
As we review the COVID pandemic, we ask ourselves what have we gained and lost from this experience?. Gained time at home with family and lots of innovation and creative new ways to do things. BUT our biggest loss is DISCIPLINE! Self discipline in particular- how many...
JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY WEBINAR TOPIC: Paradigm Shifting
Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to reschedule our February webinar topic which looks at Paradigms and what we need to do to move those old unhelpful ones. If you're stuck going round in circles or just want to bury your head in the sand, contact us now...
Coaching in the community
We have been working with one of our local Tairawhiti Health Service Providers Huringa Pai providing staff with professional development training and ongoing coaching. Huringa Pai were able to access funding from Rotary Club Gisborne and Puhi Kaiti to ensure their...
Smart-Train Monthly Leadership Webinar Series – FLUSHECTOMY?
Hi there, Please join me on my monthly Zoom webinar. This months topic is FLUSHECTOMY. What is it? Tune in on Friday and find out! When: Dec 11, 2020 02:00 PM Auckland, Wellington Topic: Flushectomy Register in advance for this webinar:...
The Power of a Flushectomy
We have all been through a dramatic 2020 with COVID19 causing thousands of deaths, business uncertainty and for some closures, and a total shut down for large portions of the global economy! So do we have an ongoing "Pity Party" or despair and depression, or do we a...
Voting Yes or No
The power of parents in preventing our youngsters getting into cannabis, methamphetamine, and even alcohol is amazing. Parents will recognise the power of P.A.R.E.N.T a mnemonic.
Strong Roots for Good Growth
One of our major mistakes is to concentrate on the RESULTS instead of influencing the THINKING. All growth comes from the roots and the roots of good performing people is their THINKING. CHALLENGING THE THINKING OF OUR PEOPLE IS THE REAL KEY TO LEADERSHIP.W Stephen...
The “Nodding Dog Syndrome”
To avoid the "Nodding Dog Syndrome" where people just attend training, but don't remember or want to use the ideas given, it is important to follow up the training every time with these key questions:What did you learn?How do you think what you have learn...
“What’s wrong with my performance?”
It's another one of those paradigm shifts. With technology driving change at exponential rates, your staff should be banging down your door to ensure their skills are current and they are performing to the best of their abilities. To do this...
Stress and Heart Attack – What’s the connection?
Did you know that 'STRESS' is one of the major causes of heart disorders. People who are not part of the Continuous Improvement Process, will also be stressed when they are just told they have to go to training - So avoid your stress, and their...