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Third Generation Leadership - why we need it NOW!
If ever there was a "wake up call" as to the necessity to shift our leadership understanding and approach then this Gulf of Mexico disaster should be it. The time is ripe for facilitating a shift to a Third Generation Leadership world view as our dominant paradigm.

The Capitalist With A Heart: The Early Years Of Brett Wilson
When Brett Wilson was in university, he persuaded a local dancer to re-enact Lady Godiva’s infamous horseback ride across campus as a stunt. Campus feminists were none too pleased, but they would be proud of Wilson today. The self-described “capitalist with a heart” has made a name for himself not only as the “nice” Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, but also as a savvy businessman, and a generous and innovative philanthropist who divides his time among his many passions in life.

How the millionaires are getting richer in this economy.
Everyone has been hit hard by the economy. Some predicted this would happen, and they are in better positions than most people. Wouldn't you like to be one of those people who were in the know?

Qualify the Sale - Three Ways to Win
One of the many challenges salespeople face is getting to the finish line, only to find out they have not won anything. This can be a source of aggravation or a wake-up call that they are doing something wrong. Recently I was training a group of insurance professionals and they recounted numerous stories of how they gave a wonderful presentation, only to discover that the potential client could not buy their products or services.

The Economic Recession Blessing
How to recession proof yourself, and noting the difference between the successful elite and the regular professional.

This is NOT the Time to Go It Alone.
It's tempting to isolate when things are tough. We don't want to expose ourselves or express vulnerability. But going it alone - especially during challenging times - is self-defeating and can actually be dangerous. Now is the time to seek out the comfort and refreshment of commmunity. Not only will it assist us but it will serve others.

Don’t Just Survive…Thrive!: Tips for Financial Success in Tough Economic Times
Believe it or not, it is possible not only to survive, but to thrive in tougher economic markets. And guess what...if you learn how to profit even in “down” markets, than think how well you will flourish when things inevitably get better again. Learn from the pros and the families that have withstood generations of ups and downs in the economy.
The Small Voice of Adversity
Successful people, through regular training, have simply taught themselves to be persistent and to get up when knocked down. They have learned through study that even though they cannot always change their particular circumstances, they can change how they respond. And on their worst days, when they are blinded by frustration, depression, and anger, they have developed a little voice on the inside that delivers the wake up call, “stop whining, get up, keep going, you are a winner and winners never quit.”

Are You Working Yourself to Death
A few years ago one of my clients felt a tingling in his finger. Being a workaholic he didn't have time to pay too much attention to it. After all he had meetings booked all day and they were more important than a tingle in his finger. He was about to leave home, then collapsed. Luckily for him, there was another person in the house and they called the ambulance. John had suffered a stroke. The warning signs were there all along. He smoked, was 30kg overweight, his diet was poor and exercise was spasmodic. He worked long hours and was under enormous pressure. Much of the pressure was due to John's organisational skills.

Are You Receiving A Wake-Up Call?
Learn how to identify if a wake-up call has emerged in your life, and what to do about it.
Are You Risking the Relationship for the Sale - And then Losing the Sale Anyways?
Losing a sale can be disheartening, especially if you lose it for reasons you aren't even aware of.
Is time passing you by?
It can be shocking when time passes you by and you still haven’t done the things you meant to, perhaps failed to achieve some important goals or not fully realised your ambitions.

Business Management: How Clear Is Your Vision?
Vision, mission and values are supposed to be the beacon by which organizations set their strategic direction but how often do they align with everyday priority setting? Does your team share the same definitions for your organization’s vision? If you operate at a departmental level, does your departmental team share your department’s vision? If the answer is, no, then it’s not going to be easy to achieve the results you expect. Here are some helpful suggestions.

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“I’m sorry, I just didn’t get to it because I didn’t have enough time”
Time management has been around for as long as my grandmother has and even longer! If you as a business leader are finding that you're constantly putting out fires, running against the wind and getting nothing done, you are in need of a wake up call. The tool that I've created and use with my clients is about just that..shocking you into realising that the things you say you want are never going to happen if you keep managing your time this way.
I learned a Life Lesson from My Car
As long as something is still working, at least barely, we don’t put the time or energy there at all. We live with mediocrity rather than shooting for greatness. We limp along rather than soaring. We put time and energy into a band aid but nothing more. And if we are lucky, a smaller issue will pop up to give us a wake up call before catastrophe strikes. So, what in your life needs more attention? Where do you need a wake up call?
Are You Receiving A Wake-Up Call?
Learn how to identify if a wake-up call has emerged in your life, and what to do about it.
Expect Victory
Do you wake up in the morning thinking, “This is going to be a lousy day” or “Nothing good ever happens to me”? If you have an important presentation to make, do you tell yourself, “I don’t have a chance at closing this sale”? Winners wake up every morning with excitement, enthusiasm, and confidence, knowing that success is in store for them. Billy Cox gives you the steps for living with positive expectancy.
Has Your Wake-Up Call Arrived?
A wake-up call is a resounding signal received that change is necessary in your life. Often we get this type of call when a crisis or deeply challenging situation has emerged. A wake-up call is a resounding signal received that change is necessary in your life. Often we get this type of call when a crisis or deeply challenging situation has emerged. Clients ask me, "What is crisis in our lives? How can we tell we're heading into crisis, versus simply going through a really bad patch?" What are the signs of "breakdown," as I tend to call it?

Are you a real doctor; a PhD? ...or just a physician?
Innumerate: Unable to understand and use numbers in a calculation. No, this isn't your "new-word-of-the-day" newsletter. It's a wake-up call. Innumeracy is rapidly and relentlessly reducing the relevance of one set of professionals after another. Are sales professionals next?
The 5 ‘S’ Words that could be Sabotaging Your Small Business Success
If your small business growth is stagnant and you’re feeling stuck, first of all take heart---we’ve all been there and you’re definitely in good company. That said, how long has this been going on? That’s the key question because if it’s been more than a short while this article about mindset is for you. It’s your wake up call.
Third Generation Leadership - why we need it NOW!
If ever there was a "wake up call" as to the necessity to shift our leadership understanding and approach then this Gulf of Mexico disaster should be it. The time is ripe for facilitating a shift to a Third Generation Leadership world view as our dominant paradigm.

Make Everyday A Masterpiece Because . . .
Make everyday a masterpiece because you don't know how many you have left. A wake-up call to live your life with gusto.
What Growing Up Means
Twenty-seven years ago today, I became a father for the second time. The event of my beloved son's birth served as another major wake-up call for me: as I held that baby for the first time, I kidded around, but I was struck with a deep realization that I was a grown-up. And that I better act like one....
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