There is an exhaustive list of different considerations, but here is my personal approach; the end in mind with every interaction being self-growth that is revolutionary and permanent. 1.  Observe, listen, and enquire rather just talk, talk and more talk. It is important for me to take time to understand the persons that I interact…

Dreamers mostly have the negative label of NOT getting the stuff that matters done.  Thinking big is fundamental to success irrespective of how we define success, but without taking proper steps and actions, goals will remain a dream.    Most dreamers that fall short of their objectives focus on stuff they have no influence over.…

Reading social media commentary about the La Vuelta Spain 2023 cycling grand tour reveals much about society today.  Real champions (sport or business leaders) are not an image of the social media. Champions are not impacted by negative commentary; there success is based on a character ethic that gives them inner strength and self-confidence, thereby…

Throw a frog into boiling water and he jumps out.  Put a frog in cold water, slowly increase the temperature and he cooks! The frog gets conditioned to the increase in temperature because it occurs in small increments over a longer period of time.   I’ve never proven out this frog theory, nor will I, but I…

Working in effective habits of great leadership I get to understand and to connect with the point of old phrases of wisdom that I previously never thought deeply about.  Ever heard the phrase “to have started the job is to have done half the job”?  This phrase is particularly true to actions that we might…

Born in South Africa and living in Slovenia since 2006.  My years in corporate were globally supercharged with outstanding teams and a great sense of urgency; no time to be lonely.  My family in Slovenia are terrific, impossible to be lonely.  I miss my daughter in South Africa, more than any words can portray, but…

(Qualification). This is a long personal message with no expectations for persons to read, but helpful if we work together; to know me better. Turning 60 in 2 months time (Sept 2023), I decided to make some sort of summary. Life can begin at 60; but of course, the earlier the better.  Yes, it is…

Sharing some boss moments.  Good or bad, they are valuable learning experiences.  Bad boss moments should be deciding what you will never be.  Learning moments. A key moment.  It was my first 2 weeks, the beginning of my career in corporate (1992).  In my curiosity to understand different disciplines I attended a morning production meeting.…

We are faced with many choices in life.  It is important to learn which bridges to cross and which to burn.  To walk away or to try harder. This requires the ability to say “NO”.  It is easy to say “Yes”. Those that internalise “being respected before being liked” find it easier to say “NO”…

I expect this to be a long post; will try keep interesting and insightful. Until 5 years ago I had never watched a professional cycling race. I did not know the rules and I did not understand the sport.  Then I met Primoz Roglic and everything changed.  A cycling champion, a leadership icon. I have…