It’s spring in Australia, 2021 in the middle of our 3rd wave of the COVID 19 pandemic nationally, and for the third time in a row, our political leaders have yet again failed to step into modern, 21st century leadership.

This is a classic example of what happens when leaders “try not to lose”, they work hard to hold onto their power, their jobs, becoming myopic to the outcomes that will see them stay in power and ultimately reactive in their strategy. A short term emotionally charged strategy ultimately based on fear.

An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, and the other big 3 Google Instagram Twitter.

I think we can all agree that you've had some success. What in most of your cases started out as a business model to connect people to each other and information; the evolution of your platforms has been nothing but revolutionary. To have one of these platforms in a generation would have been massive, but to have all 4 of you at the same time is universally huge. HOWEVER... we are now at a cross roads where you all need to make a decision. Do you continue on your current path... or do you step up and take real leadership.

Recently I was invited to deliver a key note to a motivated group of Monash University students in Melbourne, via my office here on the Gold Coast and our good old friend Zoom. The topic requested was to give the students an introduction to some of the basic fundamentals of leadership. In trying to come up with something useful yet more ‘my style’ and what leadership (at the basics) means to me, and how I’ve seen it work well in teams I’ve worked with.

So I came up with the topic of Leading Through. Based on reviewing recent work I’ve done with teams on culture and leadership rebuilds.

What is it about us humans that we need to have a human connection to make something “feel” more real. OR how can something hit us on such a deep level that the very same Human connection we normally crave; is not needed. Perhaps as a brand this is the pinnacle of having “brand value” or presence or just Brand as a whole.

Humans: The Prevention vs Cure paradox.

The recent fire tragedies in Australia have given me both hope and fear for our future at the same time, confused? Well… let me explain.

5 things I learnt from running 5 events in 5 cities in 5 months; as SEVENTEENx toured Australia with Zero budget and no plans other than…. let’s see what happens; this created a huge amount of learning opportunities... but here are 5 of the lessons that come to mind now it's all over...and 2020 tour planning begins.

Turn up for your team… realise that as a leader YOU WORK FOR THEM .. and they will out perform you and take care of the business every time

Culture, Purpose and how to engage your team in amazing things… along with 5 tips on getting started.

How aligning your brand with purpose is the new way of doing business.