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Re: Lawyers Becoming Leaders

PeterEllis — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:18:06 -0000

One of the problems is the fact that lawyers must have a black and white view of the law, whilst business leadership must be flexible and fluid.
Businesses are allowed to be set up in a number of ways which require different skills and competences.
That in itself is fine, but there should be legal requirements for the different entities.
For example, to set up a partnership, it should be necessary to have written partnership agreements before the entity can be registered.
All directors of public companies should have at least a Certificate iv in business and pass the exam to become a qualified member of the Institute of Directors. Most directors are currently boastful that they cannot read a set of accounts!
To be a business leader or manager needs more than intelligence, understanding of the law, or accounts.
To be cont...

Re: “I Complete Me” – Creating Defining Moments

Nicola — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:24:57 -0000

And thank you for your love and support this year Grant. It's been bumpy at times however I wrap up 2012 on a high knowing that "I complete me" and I am creating my most amazing year yet 2013. Looking forward to sharing those successes with you throughout the year...and beyond :)

Re: “I Complete Me” – Creating Defining Moments

Simon — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:41:53 -0000

Love it Grant! Great and timely advice as we approach the festive season.

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Dan Mangion — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:33:29 -0000

Love it. As always very inspiring and spoken from the heart. Thank you for sharing.

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Tanya Steinbeck — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:35:57 -0000

What a great personal reflection of a challenging time, with many take outs for others. Your metaphorical garden sounds like a wonderful place to be.

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Ghania — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:55:45 -0000

Thank you for an open and honest insight on how we can turn life's trials into lessons for growth. Look forward to reading that best seller!

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Nicola — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:34:03 -0000

Great article Grant - thanks for sharing. By doing so you are encouraging others to open up and embrace their vulnerability - a true servants heart :)

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Michelle — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:15:40 -0000

Thank you for sharing.. Such a powerful message in recognising who you need on your team that will serve you and champion you to get back on track.

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Grant Herbert — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:23:57 -0000

Thanks John. We come from the same teaching you and I. Great memories of those days. So much growing has taken place since then. Enjoy turning 50 mate. Cheers GH

Re: 50 Not Out – Prepare Your Soil For Harvest

Jnkirk — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:10:56 -0000

You are an inspiration Grant coming up to the same milestone very soon and I have been doing a lot of intraspective thinking myself. I love the three R's/

Re: What other people think of you is none of your business

Grant Herbert — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:56:40 -0000

Hey there Alison,

Thanks for your comments. Let me give you a little personal encouragement if that's OK.

To know something and not DO it is really the same as not knowing it.

Choose to believe it right now and perform out of that belief. Change your language from "I can make a difference" to "I am making a difference". You already know how, you just need to give yourself permission to succeed. You deserve it!

Have an amazing week and if you would like some more help on the how then give me a shout. Cheers Grant

Re: What other people think of you is none of your business

Alison — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:26:18 -0000

Wow!! The greatest lesson I'm yet to learn.
I know this at an intellectual level but need to believe it at a deeper level. I know I can be 'successful' I know I can make a difference, I just need to figure out how!

Re: What am I really afraid of?

GrantHerbert — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:00:08 -0000

Any FEAR can be listed in one or more of the following 3 categories

1. Fear of NOT BEING ENOUGH

2. Fear of NOT BELONGING

3. Fear of NOT BEING LOVED

The key is to recognise which your fear fits into and then working out the root cause of the problem instead of looking for strategies to overcome the symptoms

Re: Many Roads Lead To The Same Destination

Cara McInerney — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:04:11 -0000

Thanks Grant. Wonderful reading. I have learned some similar lessons this year. While January got off to a slow start as I enjoyed myself travelling the world, I have more than made up for it during the last two weeks. I am learning more things about myself and my business every day, and really loving being back on my chosen path - writing and helping people. Looking forward to making February even better! Thanks again :-)

Re: Many Roads Lead To The Same Destination

Sam Nordberg — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:56:36 -0000

Great post Grant. It always interesting to see that most of lifes learnings apply to both personal and business goals.

Thank you for sharing :)

Re: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Is To Yourself

Leonie harrison — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:39:34 -0000

Great message for the year ahead. Hadn't realised that you'd lost your mum and father in law. Good on you for filling your life with great mentors to help you refocus in tough times like these.

On another note I wanted to say thanks for your generosity and enthusiasm in reaching out to your network this year and sharing your knowledge and experience.

As I reflect on the past year. One of my challenges has been committing to using social media more effectively. For the past 4-5 weeks I've had intermittent internet access which meant I missed a couple of your teleconference calls. What I've learned while working through the frustration is that I haven't made use of this wonderful technology nearly enough to reach out into the world both to share my own pieces of knowledge and wisdom and in connecting to and creating a like minded community.

So thank you Grant for this opportunity to reflect and now refocus on my message and to relaunch that with vigour in 2012.

Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Take care
Leonie

Re: Where do you hang your hammock?

Bmac — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:57:12 -0000

Hi Grant, My hammock is a Venezuelan "Chinchorro", bought in Caracas in 1976, made from cotton it is suspended from two hooks on the north patio at my home in Murcia, Spain. It hangs from May to October shaded from the hot sun, yet enjoying a sea breeze. Some of my best thinking has been done there, as well as many wonderful siestas!
All my youngster visitor like to try the Hammock so maybe there is a whole new generation on the way.
Brian MacIver
BMAC sales consultants

Re: You have the business but do you have the balance?

Amy Young — Mon, 02 May 2011 08:17:20 -0000

Grant, I just love this! Love your message and the example your setting. I have no check in place to see whether I'm being served, or I'm serving my business and I'm definitely the one doing all the serving, for a purpose I'm not clear on. *wow moment*

Thanks for directing me here :)

Re: You have the business but do you have the balance?

Grant Herbert — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:06:13 -0000

Hey Tanya, Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave a great comment. It is so refreshing to hear a business owner who has their priorities in order. Sometimes we can allow ourselves to get so "busy" in our business that we forget why we started it in the first place. Keep up the great work you are doing in the west. Cheers Grant

Re: You have the business but do you have the balance?

Tanya Steinbeck — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:52:21 -0000

Grant, I agree wholeheartedly with your article. The question 'For what purpose?' is an excellent one. I am in business for one reason that has many benefits and that is freedom. Freedom of expression, freedom of time, freedom to spend time with the ones I love when I want, freedom to be responsible for my own destiny and freedom of uncapped earning potential. The list goes on but what a great question to ask of yourself and others for clarity and direction.

Re: Putting More Horsepower into Goal Setting

Grant Herbert — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:33:26 -0000

Thanks Patty. There was a special lady behind the scenes in this story that deserves a mention. He couldn't have done it without her!

Re: Putting More Horsepower into Goal Setting

Grant Herbert — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:28:30 -0000

Thanks Frank...keep changing lives mate. You are a ROCKSTAR!

Re: Putting More Horsepower into Goal Setting

Patty Johnson — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:21:30 -0000

Great Story Grant, Very inspirational well done to both your client and you.

Re: Putting More Horsepower into Goal Setting

frankfava — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:14:59 -0000

Grant, this article couldn't have come at a better time for me. Funny that eh? Thanks mate, you just keep on giving.

Re: Self – Praise is no recommendation

Grant Herbert-The People Build — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:17:46 -0000

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