Happy Friday, everyone! As the author Richard Nelson Bolles once said, “Always remember that Fridays are the golden clasp that binds the volume of the week.” For those familiar with my playlist, you know my passion for country music runs deep. Currently, “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band is getting…
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Becoming Indispensable in Tech: 5 Lessons from Seth Godin’s Linchpin to help you succeed in the Salesforce Ecosystem
Having just finished Seth Godin’s Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, I found myself reflecting on its insights into creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence, and how these principles profoundly align with my experiences in the Salesforce ecosystem. Godin’s teachings, while broad and universally applicable, hold specific weight for business professionals looking to…
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Patience Reimagined: Insights from Life and Leadership’s Labyrinth
It’s been almost eight years since I last blogged on patience. Back in Thailand, patiently waiting for our Australian work visas, I wrote, “Patience is keeping going, being active and productive when progress is hard and slow. It’s the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting…
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Top 4 Storytelling Strategies to Boost Your Salesforce Partnership Success
“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” – Steve Jobs In the heart of the Salesforce ecosystem, where innovation, trust, and collaboration illuminate the path to success, storytelling emerges as the…
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Bulls-Eye: Eight Business Lessons from The Last Dance
In the realm of sports documentaries, the saga of the Chicago Bulls’ final championship run stands as a beacon for understanding the intricacies of team success, leadership, and the dynamics of building a winning culture. This journey, while significantly buoyed by the presence of basketball legend Michael Jordan, offers profound…
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The Twenty-Ninth Surge: Business Breakthroughs with Leap Day
Every four years, February 29 not only adds an extra day to our calendars but also presents a pivotal opportunity for businesses to pause, reflect, and strategically plan for the future. This additional day is a reminder of humanity’s ongoing quest for precision and alignment, both with the natural world…
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Resilience Rhapsody: Navigating Tech and Sales with a Marathon Spirit
I’ve just registered to run the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon on Sunday 5 May, 2024. This will be the second time I have run this race and I am well into double figures for times running this distance. My journey from the challenging streets of Bermuda to the Sydney Half…
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Nurturing Growth and Resilience: Business Lessons from the Forest
In the captivating narrative of “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben, we delve into the complex and interconnected world of forests, where trees communicate, support, and sustain each other through an intricate network. This remarkable natural phenomenon provides profound insights, particularly relevant to the dynamic fields of sales,…
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Harmony, Balance, And Rhythm: Leadership Lessons From ‘The Boys In The Boat’
Having recently finished “The Boys in the Boat,” I’m struck by the powerful leadership and management lessons embedded within the narrative, set against the challenging backdrop of the 1930s. This era, marked by the Great Depression and rising global tensions, presents a stark canvas that brings the story’s themes of…
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2024 Salesforce Partner Success Guide: Top Strategies for Standing Out
As we navigate into 2024, the Salesforce ecosystem continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, particularly in the realms of AI, data analytics, and trust. Last year, I shared seven pivotal strategies for Salesforce partners looking to differentiate themselves in the competitive Australian market. Drawing from further insights and aligning…