Author Archives
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State Trustees Statement
The following statement was released by State Trustees Limited on 16 June 2019 on the State Trustees website; at this address; https://www.statetrustees.com.au/former-ceo-mr-craig-dent (and is shown below). In the event that the Statement is removed by State Trustees from its website,… Read More ›
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Why the passion for Business Schools?
Benjamin Franklin is credited as saying “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn”. What greater call to action could there be for today’s universities and in particular business schools? I am often… Read More ›
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Making the most of your Mavericks
With the instantaneous nature of today’s world, big business can no longer rely on the status quo in order to maintain market share. Here in the digital age things are changing rapidly and in order to keep up you need… Read More ›
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Occasional Address at Victoria University
Having previously delivered an Occasional Address at a University Graduation didn’t for a second take away the humbling impact and honor of being invited to deliver another, this time, for Victoria University. I set about writing a speech, a speech… Read More ›
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Authentic Leadership: Be the difference
The definition of authentic and effective leadership is an ever-changing one. In the last decade, corporate work practices and leadership styles have shifted in ways that were previously unimaginable. We’ve witnessed the move from ‘old’ power, where control was held… Read More ›
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Communications: Why it’s so vital to enable company success
When we talk about good communications, we often think of it in terms of unambiguous language, the right channels and good timing. However, within an organisation, good communication becomes a reflection – and consequence – of the organisation’s culture and… Read More ›
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2015 CEO Sleepout
Another year has passed since the 2014 CEO Sleepout, yet sadly, more and more women are seeking refuge from family violence, having to sleep rough with their children because they have not been able to secure alternate accommodation. Sadly, more and… Read More ›
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Making my own way through the social sphere
I celebrated a minor milestone recently, chalking up my 1000th Twitter follower. I know that doesn’t make me a master of social, but I’m pleased to be connecting with more people. I’ve never been a social media native, but I’ve… Read More ›
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Are you courageous enough to be yourself?
It is my experience that successful and sustainable leadership can’t be the same for all, we need to stay true to our style and who we are. Genetics has shown that no two humans are genetically the same; even twins… Read More ›
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The restlessness of silence
If you listen for it closely enough, you’ll hear the moment when Melbourne’s heartbeat stops. It happens at around 1am – the familiar snarl of cars, trams, busy footpaths and ambient noise disappears. It’s then I think about what it… Read More ›
