In 45 seconds Leadership is facing a crisis. Charisma is mistaken for competence, and shamelessness* is rewarded over integrity. This article unpacks the dangers of shameless leadership—where moral disengagement, exploitation,…
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Just as the Australian summer holiday season is wrapping up and children are going back to school, many are turning their minds to the year ahead. 2024 had a lot…
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In 45 seconds In 1995, with just $3,000, I set out to transform sales from soulless transactions to human-centred connections based on trust and shared value. Thirty years on, this…
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In 20 seconds As we step into 2025, it’s clear that the fundamentals of trust, empathy, and delivering value remain timeless. However, the tools, methods, and contexts in which we…
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In 45 seconds Key Insights from the Barrett Event (28/11/24) with Alex Fein, RedBridge and Sue Barrett, Barrett: Erosion of Trust: Alex Fein discussed growing public scepticism toward institutions, media,…
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This is Trend 12 from Barrett’s 12 Business and Sales Trends for 2024. You can download the full report here. In 30 seconds Trend 12 highlights the vital fusion of…
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It’s the end of Q1 here in Australia and these have been the five most read blogs this quarter. 1) In a fast-paced sales environment, reflection is often overlooked. However,…
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In 30 seconds Leaders who maintain predictable and consistent approaches foster trust and safety within their teams. While charismatic leadership might seem appealing, it's the discipline of being clear, transparent,…
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In 30 seconds Businesses seem to be paralysed by indecision these days. The number of people involved in the decision-making process, the amount of information available, and the risk-averse culture…
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In 30 seconds The recent corruption revelations in the building industry highlight longstanding issues such as kickbacks and bribery, which erode public trust and fair competition. Having witnessed my father…
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