Archive for 'Leadership'
Self – Praise is no recommendation
Posted on 24. Feb, 2011 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
In a day and age of more and more self professed gurus, it is important to keep in perspective how we see ourselves as compared to others. I am a self professed “ordinary guy with an outstanding wife and kids”. Anything beyond that has come from the lips those around me. Human Behavior Expert, inspirational [...]
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Leading with a Servant Hand
Posted on 21. Jan, 2011 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
As I write this edition, Aussies are faced with the aftermath of floods in our eastern states. My heart goes out to everyone involved, and I feel a sense of pride about the way people have rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into helping their mate, whether they know them or not. Crisis often [...]
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The Power of NO
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
Learning not to say yes to everything that comes across your desk is one of the keys to overcoming procrastination. For many years I would write lists of what “needed” to be done and then be overwhelmed by the size of the list. We all have 168 hours in every week, no one gets any [...]
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Purposeful Perfectionism Produces Powerful Procrastinators
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
In the words of Victor Kiam, the man who liked the shaver so much that he bought the company, “Procrastination is opportunities’ assassin”. In it’s purest form, the word literally means to put something forward for tomorrow. Psychologists often cite such behaviour as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing [...]
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If you kill their giants they will make you king
Posted on 25. Oct, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
We all know the story of David and Goliath, a true account of a young man who solved a huge problem for the people of his community and went on to be the king of Israel. Problem solving is one of the greatest attributes of a leader in any sphere of endeavour. In business, we [...]
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Believing in people is the first step to bringing out their best
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
We may not always get what we want in life but we tend to get what we expect! In building strong relationships with people as a leader, I have found that I must set the pace in the arena of belief. My belief in others has a countering effect on the lack of belief they [...]
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Where do you hang your hammock?
Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
The environment we choose to live in, can easily be created, by first choosing where is the best spot to hang our hammock. For this picture to work for each of us, we must individually define what the hammock represents. For me it provides a place of solitude and relaxation, giving me the freedom to [...]
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Building Relationships is a Process, not an event
Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Grant Herbert - The People Builder.
In every area of life, building positive relationships enables us to connect openly with the people we spend our time with, sharing ideas, doing life together, leaving us secure in our sense of belonging and contribution. Whether it is with a boss, an employee, a client or customer, a supplier or colleague, the better our [...]
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Opportunity engages hope for the future
Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
As we continue to provide a culture of constant learning, growth and personal development, people feel even more positive about their future. The desire to grow and develop is an intrinsic part of being human, and applies to many parts of our lives. Growth is one of our six core needs and will be met [...]
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For what Purpose?
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Grant Herbert-The People Builder™.
To feel truly engaged in what they are doing, people need to have a sense that their role has real purpose beyond simply making a living and generating profits for the organisation they represent. An inspirational leader helps to reframe the work they do, creating a higher purpose and meaning for them. The good news [...]
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The People Builder™
Grant Herbert is an ordinary guy with an outstanding wife and kids and a passion to see people break free of whatever is holding them back from "Bringing out their Personal Best". As well as being a husband and father, Grant is a mentor, coach and keynote speaker, and lives in the beautiful city of Sydney.
