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CULTURE IS EVERYTHINGTRISTAN WHITEBUILDING A STRONG TEAM CULTURESPEAKER | ENTREPRENEUR | INVESTOR
ABOUT TRISTAN
Tristan White is the Founder & CEO of The Physio Co, a unique healthcare business, that, in 2014, ranked No. 1 on BRW’s list of Australia’s 50 Best Places to Work.
The Physio Co has ranked as one of Australia’s 50 Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years (2009-2016) along with being one of the Best Workplaces in Asia for 2015 & 2016. Tristan believes we spend such a huge part of our lives working that we have to find a way to enjoy it.
He’s written his first book called Culture is Everything: The Story, Secrets & Systems of a Startup that became Australia's Best Place to Work. That book shares his 19-step system to building a great place to work. Grab your copy here.
CULTURE IS EVERYTHING, TRISTAN'S NEW BOOK
THE STORY, SYSTEMS & CHECKLIST OF A STARTUP THAT BECAME AUSTRALIA'S BEST PLACE TO WORK
TRISTAN HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
Culture is Everything Blog
How my rhythm for life helps me to be the best dad, hus...
18/05/2018
I choose to live the life of an entrepreneur and all that comes with it, including my...
How to build a sustainable workplace culture that pays ...
01/05/2018
Well done!
The high fives are flying, the milestone celebrations are flowing, and...
Key learnings from being ranked four consecutive times ...
18/04/2018
Right now, I'm feeling plenty of excitement, pride and relief as I share the news ...
How storytelling can help build and reinforce a strong ...
05/04/2018
At my business The Physio Co (TPC), we tell stories of how our core values are being ...
When bad stuff happens, do you want a group of people o...
28/03/2018
If your motto is ‘money is everything’, and money is the glue that holds everyone...
Building a rhythm of connection with your staff (and th...
26/02/2018
A strong workplace culture is created by a group of people who choose to work with a ...
Why do we throw a work party when someone leaves (and n...
12/02/2018
I think it’s crazy that most teams only throw a party to celebrate a valued team ...
Recruitment: Why ‘MAYBE’ must always be a ‘NO’ for cult...
22/01/2018
If a business wants to grow quickly but in a sustainable manner, one area in which it...
Team meetings: quick, fun and to the point
15/01/2018
Who likes long meetings? Not me.
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As ...
Why workplace culture is too important for leaders to d...
01/12/2017
As a CEO, there is an ever-existing tension between leading the management team to ...
The importance of breaking your big vision into detaile...
23/11/2017
A clear and exciting long-term goal (think 10-30 years!) – with milestones to ...
Think long term, document your future and create a high...
13/11/2017
I love a project. Don’t we all?
A project helps to create focus by creating a ...
A 100-YEAR DREAM: DISCOVER THE CORE TO GROWING A BUSINE...
30/10/2017
As a young graduate, planning to build my career in sports physiotherapy, I found ...
Purpose or perks? How to create great culture in a team...
18/10/2017
There seems to be a new LinkedIn post in my feed every day with a picture of ...
How to replicate Richmond’s premiership-winning culture...
04/10/2017
Lots has been written already about the mighty* Richmond Tigers’ transformation ...
Piece of cake: How to bring core values to life across ...
20/09/2017
I heard a story this week about a graphic design studio where one person had reached ...
Culture Is Everything Book Update (And Readers-Only Ext...
16/05/2017
The Culture Is Everything Book has launched and is already an Amazon Best-Seller!
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Culture Is Everything Book – Arriving May 7
03/05/2017
The Culture Is Everything Book has arrived!
After years in the making, Culture...
Culture Book 2016: A peek inside one of Australia’...
22/03/2016
Rituals are important in business and they're important in life. They help us ...
Google’s answer to a strong team culture: Be kind
04/03/2016
Have you ever wondered how you could enjoy work more? Imagine the things you could ...
Culture Book 2015: The family behind Australia’s ...
11/03/2015
As The Physio Co continues to grow, our annual culture book is our cultural ...
19 Steps to Creating a Strong Culture
23/04/2014
Want to build a strong culture? Then follow this 19-step Culture is Everything ...
Culture Checklist. Are you ready to build a strong cul...
17/04/2014
'We're not built for discipline. We're built for novelty and excitement. Discipline ...
2014 Culture Book – Inside Australia’s 5th ...
21/02/2014
Ever wanted to peek inside one of Australia's best companies to work for? Here's ...
Desire & Obsession. The two drivers of great comp...
10/02/2014
Building a strong company culture is the intention of many. But few are able to ...
How rewarding referrals builds a strong culture
12/08/2013
There is nothing more certain in the rapidly changing information age than the fact ...
Want a Strong Culture? Remember: what goes around, com...
15/07/2013
A commitment to building a strong culture is a long journey that can have amazing ...
Why Recruitment starts with Retention
01/07/2013
Building a strong workplace culture doesn't start with hiring amazing new people that...
How to Welcome New Staff to a Strong Culture
03/06/2013
A strong culture starts with a clear vision, strong leadership and great people ...
Followership: Could it be more important than leadership?
06/05/2013
Leadership has been one of the hottest topics in the corporate, non-profit ...
Technology, Workplace Culture & V8 Supercars
22/04/2013
Great workplaces with a strong culture have tools, systems and resources that enable ...
7 Steps to Recruiting for a Strong Workplace Culture
08/04/2013
To build a successful and sustainable business that can grow fast, you need a great ...
26 secrets from Australia’s 8th Best Place to Work
04/03/2013
"How do you create a strong workplace culture?" is one of the questions I get asked ...
Birthday Cake: one of the unknowns in building a strong...
18/02/2013
Building a strong workplace culture should result in more fun & more engagement ...
Is your vision inspiring? 6 ways to make it so.
04/02/2013
A clear and exciting vision is the starting point for building a sustainable business...
The secret (& free) gift that will help build a wo...
26/11/2012
In this fast paced, always-on world that we live, receiving the undivided attention ...
A strong culture has its own language
12/11/2012
"Can someone please grab Maude from the storeroom, we have to record this!".
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How a strong workplace culture returned more than 300% ...
29/10/2012
Committing to building a strong workplace culture is a long term investment. The ...
To build a strong culture: start sharing the insomnia t...
05/10/2012
Trusting team members to solve big and scary problems helps build a strong culture. ...
Why the CEO should always be responsible for culture
21/09/2012
A strong workplace culture is one of the only sustainable competitive advantages that...
A strong culture needs face-to-face conversations
07/09/2012
A strong workplace culture is built from deep and trusting relationships that are ...
The key to growing fast AND creating a strong culture
24/08/2012
Q: Dear Tristan, about 18 months ago we had 68 staff, we now have 171 and I have a...
Why failing every week builds a strong culture.
23/08/2012
How often do you publicly admit that you've made a mistake at work?
Three weeks ago ...
The no.1 reason why people are inconsistent
20/08/2012
Why is it that some people always seem to exceed expectations while others seem to ...
How to create happiness at work
10/08/2012
Every job in the entire world can be boring if we let it. Similarly, any job can be...
The 3 small business books every entrepreneur should read
27/07/2012
"When the sun comes up you'd better be learning" is a quote from Verne Harnish, ...
Courageous communication: a lesser-known secret to crea...
26/07/2012
I was stressed. Possibly the most stressed I've ever been. It was early in 2009 and...
Free Book – a look inside Australia’s 8th Best Pl...
18/07/2012
Here’s your chance to see inside and learn the secrets of an award-winning ...
Could 5:1 be the right praise-to-reprimand ratio for a ...
12/07/2012
"Catching people doing something right" is one of the most important lessons I've ...
How motivated people get so much done
05/07/2012
On Monday night, I'd planned to go for a run. I love running and I always feel so ...
3 tips to improve focus (& stop you feeling like a...
02/07/2012
I made a mistake. In the end, it wasn't as bad as it could've been. But, by not ...
Why purpose, not perks, is the secret to a great place ...
26/06/2012
The annual BRW Best Places to Work list was revealed last week and I'm rapt to say ...
What I’ve learnt from a blogging-break
18/06/2012
I started 2012 with a promise to blog five times a week. I created the plan, shared...
A week in the life of a CEO… Back to school edition
23/05/2012
In short, here's what's happening this week May 21-27. I'm...
Taking the train - ...
Do you know why you exist?
22/05/2012
Why do you exist? Why do I exist? What is the purpose of our lives? Big questions, ...
Two weeks in the life of a CEO… Vancouver, Atlant...
15/05/2012
In short, here's what's happened May 6-13 & happening May 14-20. I'm...
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My First Ironman – all the detail!
15/05/2012
My first Ironman is complete and it was one of the most rewarding and fun days of my ...
A week in the life of a CEO – Ironman Edition!!
30/04/2012
In short, here's what's happening May 1-7. I'm...
Preparing - Ironman Australia is ...
A week in the life of a CEO… Lots of Speaking Edi...
17/04/2012
In short, here's what's happening April 16-22. I'm...
Presenting - a webcast "How to...
Best Australian Blogs 2012 – Culture is Everythin...
17/04/2012
Culture is Everything, this blog(!) has been nominated for the Best Australian Blog ...
How I set 5 personal records in 9 days
15/04/2012
The last 4 weeks have been some of the most testing and rewarding of my life. Why? ...
The Physio Co family grows to 50!!
11/04/2012
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5 reasons why entrepreneurs & business owners shou...
05/04/2012
Q: Dear Tristan, I'm CEO of a fast growing business and I've heard that you work ...
Why you MUST have core values in your vision
27/03/2012
Core values, the 3-5 behaviours that define a company culture, are a critical part of...
A weekEND in the life of a CEO.. Half Ironman Edition!
16/03/2012
In short, here’s what’s happening this weekEND March 17-18. I’m..
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Help! Someone is polluting my team culture
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A week in the life of a CEO.. Culture book edition
05/03/2012
In short, here’s what’s on for this week March 6-12. I’m..
Excited - by ...
Why you should avoid being the smartest in any room
29/02/2012
This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, please ...
How to get more things done. Culture is Everything TV &...
28/02/2012
How to get more things done.
Culture is Everything TV - Episode 5.
Want to get more...
What’s TW up to? Feb 28-Mar 5
27/02/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m..
Welcoming - two new physios (Kylie & Kylie!)...
How more parties will grow your culture
27/02/2012
Building a strong workplace culture should result in more fun & more engagement ...
A simple way to energise your staff
23/02/2012
Businesses, teams and workplaces that have a strong culture are the most sustainable ...
The 2 things all new managers should do
22/02/2012
This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...
What’s TW up to? Feb 21-27
20/02/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m..
Excited - about The Physio ...
How to build a strong culture – start a museum!
20/02/2012
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Learn before you earn
16/02/2012
An obsession with learning is one of the most common traits of successful leaders, ...
Time to dump your mentor?
15/02/2012
This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...
Need more time? Here’s how a strong culture can help
14/02/2012
This is the first of my monthly posts for Dynamic Business magazine…
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A ...
What’s TW up to? Feb 14-20
13/02/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m..
Energised - by finishing my ...
Living your core values – it’s the small th...
13/02/2012
Businesses based upon living a set of core values often have the very best workplace ...
Lesson learned – “Keep Calm & Carry On...
09/02/2012
We’ve had a couple of bumps in the road at The Physio Co this week. ...
Why you always need two interviews for recruitment
08/02/2012
This is part of the weekly ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question,...
http://youtu.be/Sy6Cww9oock Why you need to praise your...
07/02/2012
http://youtu.be/Sy6Cww9oock
Why you need to praise your staff every day
Culture is ...
What’s TW up to? Feb 7-13
06/02/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m..
Welcoming - a new physio (Kelly) to ...
How storytelling builds a strong culture
06/02/2012
Sharing stories of team members living core values and then celebrating their ...
How being a CEO helped me lose 10kg
02/02/2012
In the last 143 days, I’ve lost just over 10kg’s. The skills I use ...
How to help remote staff feel more connected
01/02/2012
This is part of the ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...
How to discover your core values (in 15 minutes)
31/01/2012
http://youtu.be/gy3igvWAcnw
How to discover your core values (in 15 minutes)
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What’s TW up to? Jan 31-Feb 6
30/01/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m..
Preparing - my CEO Spotlight for To The...
Core values for attracting the right staff
30/01/2012
A strong family culture is essentially a group of people that live and believe in a ...
Lessons of failures from Jordan, Armstrong & now E...
27/01/2012
Michael Jordan was arguably the best basketballer to ever play the game. As a kid, I ...
Two ways to boost morale of your sales team
25/01/2012
This is part of the ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a question, ...
http://youtu.be/tnFvI3_rWYQ Why have core values? Cultu...
24/01/2012
http://youtu.be/tnFvI3_rWYQ
Why have core values? Culture is Everything TV - Episode ...
What’s TW up to? Jan 24-30
23/01/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m…
Finalising - the very first ...
Core values for recognition #1
23/01/2012
Recognising team members for living your core values is one of the easiest and most ...
How to get more PR for your business
19/01/2012
Answer: Treat writers and journalists with the respect they deserve.
This week ...
Ask Tristan – Help! People keep leaving
18/01/2012
This is the first post in the ‘Ask Tristan’ series. If you have a ...
http://youtu.be/VcnKETzyuUg Culture is Everything TV &#...
17/01/2012
http://youtu.be/VcnKETzyuUg
Culture is Everything TV - Episode 1, Timelines on ...
What’s TW up to? Jan 16-23
16/01/2012
In short, here’s my week. I’m…
Welcoming - 2 new physios to The ...
Core values for recruitment #1
16/01/2012
The right people into your team, the wrong people out and everyone into the right ...
2012, here we go!
13/01/2012
…Tools, stories & ideas to help grow your team..
Happy New Year! I hope...
A tool to help run better meetings
13/12/2011
The best meetings are short, sharp and focussed. But just one person with their ...
The best people management tool ever
12/12/2011
Getting the right people into the right seats is one of the highest priorities for ...
Take a break! Bad things rarely happen
27/11/2011
When was the last time something disastrous happened in your business? I don’t ...
How to encourage employees to save your business money
24/11/2011
My last monthly post in 2011 for Small Business Victoria’s business blog…...
How to create killer powerpoint presentations
14/11/2011
Powerpoint is one of the most commonly used computer programs in the world. ...
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09/11/2011
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I love The Big Bang Theory. I’m not sure why, but...
Being ahead of your team’s emotional curve
08/11/2011
As leaders, we need followers. We need people to work with us and help us implement...
‘Silent’, an anagram of ‘listen’
03/11/2011
I’m obsessed by listening. I think all leaders need to be. It’s the ...
Credibility comes with availability
02/11/2011
Are you busy? Find it hard to make it to all of the things you said you would? If...
3 Business instincts to avoid
31/10/2011
To dominate an industry and outperform your competition, you have to be different. ...
Why Zappos HAVE to keep their culture buzzing
28/10/2011
Zappos.com is famous for their company culture. Today I had the chance to check it ...
Why you should stop trying to be the best
27/10/2011
Is your business either a) the best or; b) going to be the best in your industry? ...
Presentation tips from the world’s no.1 business ...
26/10/2011
Right now, Dan Pink is the No.1 Business speaker in the world. Today, I heard him ...
Talk time with your team
25/10/2011
Time to stop and chat is very valuable in every business. How often do you stop ...
Succession Planning – the key to great leadership
24/10/2011
How often do you consider who will do your job when you’re not around to do it?...
Want to grow fast? You have to pulse fast.
19/10/2011
If you want to grow your business faster, you’ll need more meetings. That’s ...
Creating policies v’s firing the bad eggs
13/10/2011
Growing businesses create policy after policy to stop bad situations ...
The 2 most important words in business
12/10/2011
On the 6th anniversary of his time with The Physio Co family, I received an email ...
Want a team that is engaged and autonomous?
11/10/2011
Want a team that is engaged and autonomous? According to Dan Pink, it all starts by ...
Why ‘maybe’ must always be ‘NO’...
10/10/2011
To maintain a strong company culture, selection is as much about keeping the wrong ...
http://youtu.be/mPIGg9Ac-is Here’s to you Steve Jobs. T...
06/10/2011
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Here’s to you Steve Jobs.
Today marks the day that ...
Great companies focus on doing less, not more
05/10/2011
Are you continually looking for ‘the next big opportunity’? A new ...
How to make your wildest dreams a reality
03/10/2011
Do you have dreams that you never do anything about? Would you like to make some of...
How to discover your inner hedgehog
29/09/2011
In Good to Great, Jim Collins described how the best performing companies are ...
Trust. The key to building a Great Place to Work
27/09/2011
Trust is the one thing that separates good places to work from great places to work, ...
How to be a better leader
23/09/2011
According to Woody Allen, “Eighty percent of success is showing up”
One ...
People quit people, not businesses
21/09/2011
People who decide to leave a job are usually leaving the people, not ...
How to get 110%* from every team member
19/09/2011
As a leader, do you notice the people in your team? I don’t mean just know ...
People buy from people, not businesses
16/09/2011
Working relationships are between people, not between organisations.
In most ...
http://youtu.be/jbkSRLYSojo?t=28s What will the next 20...
15/09/2011
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What will the next 200 years look like?
This ...
How flexible work options can improve your business
13/09/2011
Every month I write a short post for Business Victoria’s Blog. This month I ...
Are you being too safe?
12/09/2011
Helen Keller on fear:
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright ...
Ideas to talk about
09/09/2011
Listening to new ideas is an absolute pleasure.
The problem: I don’t think ...
“You are what you publish” – I’...
08/09/2011
Marketing guru David Meerman Scott tells us that “you are what you publish”. ...
The Rockefeller Habits: where to start
06/09/2011
In 2009 I first discovered Verne Harnish and his disciplined approach to creating ...
Want a happier team? Here’s how…
02/09/2011
How much authority do the people that serve your clients and customers have? In my ...
Learning. Nothing is more important.
31/08/2011
Growing businesses need growing people. The reason: if a business is to grow, the ...
Why your team should know all of your challenges..
18/08/2011
Yesterday was The Physio Co’s 3rd Team Conference. Once a year we have a full...
E.gg Timer: A tool that keeps me laser focussed.
15/08/2011
Today I had some important things to get done for The Physio Co Team Conference this...
Do you ‘practice’ on your customers?
12/08/2011
Are you a professional? If so, are you practicing, rehearsing and improving your ...
Want to raise the bar? Consider this..
11/08/2011
To become a better leader, there are habits, tasks, responsibilities and even some ...
http://youtu.be/p2CRhF9az74 Lifetime value of a custome...
10/08/2011
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Lifetime value of a customer
Over a lifetime, how much is...
The no. 1 way to get more done on time
09/08/2011
What happens when a job needs to be finished by 5pm Friday? It gets done on Friday. ...
The goals all leaders should focus on
08/08/2011
Most leaders have goals that they are working towards. I certainly do. However, ...
Who’s more stressed: you or your team?
05/08/2011
A true test of a whether a business is headed for success is who is feeling the ...
Lesson from a NDE (Near Death Experience)..
04/08/2011
Today, as part of an interview for SmartCompany, I was asked an interesting question:...
Problem? Get to the source, fast.
03/08/2011
If you hear a whisper of a problem with a customer or team member, what’s your ...
Why you need a short, sharp core purpose
01/08/2011
A core purpose is the reason an organisation exists. It’s a brief statement that ...
?????? – my favourite Japanese proverb
29/07/2011
Nanakorobi yaoki - (if you) fall down seven times, stand up eight.
Persistence, not ...
How to increase your team’s intelligence
28/07/2011
Stretching the people in a team to achieve better performance ...
The pursuit of perfection
27/07/2011
The most important job that I have as a father, husband, son, brother, friend, ...
How to get more done in less time
25/07/2011
The Physio Co has grown significantly from a one person physio practice to a 40+ ...
Branson’s advice on taking risk
22/07/2011
“To be a true entrepreneur, you have to make bold decisions throughout your ...
One hundred smiles
21/07/2011
This week in The Physio Co support office there’s been a lot of smiling. In ...
The 3 keys to a more accountable team
20/07/2011
Keeping people accountable is a must for leaders of fast moving businesses. But, ...
Naive or professional?
19/07/2011
Professional. Always professional.
The words below are a slightly modified ...
Our team: they’re like family
18/07/2011
If someone in my family gets sick or something goes wrong I usually visit them, I ...
Breakfast with Branson
15/07/2011
One of my favourite Richard Branson quotes (that he rolled out at last week’s ...
http://youtu.be/iJPFSNu_QNs Pinky & The Brain A fu...
14/07/2011
http://youtu.be/iJPFSNu_QNs
Pinky & The Brain
A fun blast from the past.
I ...
Time management: how to create 52 long weekends
13/07/2011
‘Time management’ is a misnomer. I can’t ‘manage’ ...
Repeat until you’re mocked!
12/07/2011
Ever been mocked for something you say? I have and I love it! Why? Because ...
Leadership lesson from Le Tour
10/07/2011
Who will win the 2011 Tour de France? Well after only 8 stages it’s a bit too ...
Matt Cutts’ 30-day challenge
09/07/2011
Do you have a list of things you’ve always wanted to do? (It could be a list ...
I was wowed!
08/07/2011
This morning I experienced something special - an event that exceeded my ...
The Secret to Staff Motivation
07/07/2011
One of the most important things I do as a business owner is to ask for help. Every ...
Check, check, then check some more
06/07/2011
Yesterday in stage 4 of the Tour de France, Australia’s Cadel Evans held off ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho2tcyYbRU8 Outsourcing....
05/07/2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho2tcyYbRU8
Outsourcing. It makes sense.
Today ...
The one thing every business must do
04/07/2011
Stay in business.
That’s it.
The goal of every business, business owner and ...
Learning to learn (in 3 easy steps)
03/07/2011
Learning a new skill takes time. The complexity of the skill and many other factors...
Plan once, execute often.
02/07/2011
The age old saying: if you need something done, give it to a busy person is pretty ...
Inspect what you expect
01/07/2011
Today I was reminded to be a bit more careful when I delegate.
You see two weeks ago...
CEO KPI’s: what are they?
30/06/2011
Successful businesses are disciplined businesses. That means everyone, including ...
Listening to the people that matter
29/06/2011
Gathering feedback from the team is an age-old concept that most leaders will say is ...
Educator. Not motivator. (Part I)
28/06/2011
As a CEO and leader, I don’t see myself as a motivator. I’m much more of an ...
TGIM (Thank God it’s MONDAY!)
27/06/2011
I love Mondays! And I love surrounding myself with people who love ...
Family always comes first
26/06/2011
What happens when there is a clash between close family & work?
For me: family. ...
Who is accountable?
25/06/2011
Having someone accountable for EVERYTHING is a key discipline of successful fast ...
What exactly is a ‘culture-fit’?
24/06/2011
In my experience, people that are a culture-fit will effortlessly live your core ...
The Physio Co is officially a Great Place to Work (again!)
23/06/2011
The annual BRW Best Places to Work edition is out and The Physio Co is the 12th Best ...
100 laps & feeling fantastic!
22/06/2011
Short bursts of exercise are an awesome way to recharge the batteries. Getting ...
The simple way to better delegation
21/06/2011
Leaders of fast growing businesses must become masters of delegation. Why? Because ...
A 12-minute meeting that works? Absolutely.
20/06/2011
Every morning at The Physio Co we run a short, sharp huddle. This stand-up meeting ...
“Always Happy”
18/06/2011
The words we use are so influential in the way we think, act and live (remember this ...
Follow Up Then: simple email reminders
17/06/2011
Being addicted to email is not for me. Yes, I have email accounts. No, I ...
Multipliers – Liz Wiseman In February this year I...
16/06/2011
Multipliers - Liz Wiseman
In February this year I discovered Liz Wiseman and her ...
Fast growth & a bumpy ride – yes please!!
15/06/2011
Running a fast growing business is not for the faint-hearted. Every single day there ...
Just say yes!
14/06/2011
Saying YES is nearly always a better option than saying no. Check out this great ...
Got a question? Suggestion? Feedback?
13/06/2011
Helping someone out is one of life’s simple pleasures. Even better is helping...
The changing of the dreams..
12/06/2011
This afternoon as I watched the mighty Richmond Tigers take on Sydney at the SCG, ...
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http://youtu.be/GRHxHapwirw
“I Can Only Imagine” - amazing video of a man...
Email: is it just a better fax machine?
10/06/2011
In the past fifty years there have been three major ways that people in business ...
“Backgrounds have no place in my life!”
09/06/2011
How we all spend the minutes, hours, weeks & years of our lives is purely choice....
Stressed? It’s rarely as bad as it seems..
08/06/2011
Ever get a bit worked up when something doesn’t go to plan? From time to ...
How sharing your goals helps..
07/06/2011
Tonight someone stopped me and asked: “Why aren’t you blogging everyday? You said...
How to make 33.3% of your job go away forever..
03/06/2011
Answer: Go on a short holiday!
Seriously, if you are a Manager/CEO/Business Owner ...
Accountants – do they create history?
19/05/2011
All growing businesses need good accounting advice. But if you run a business beware,...
http://youtu.be/5SDMwvFr5Gk Stop over-thinking and star...
13/04/2011
http://youtu.be/5SDMwvFr5Gk
Stop over-thinking and start acting..
(Thanks Kris ...
Gifts. There is no claim once they’re given..
02/04/2011
When you give a gift, do you take an interest in what happens to it? I used to, but...
‘5 whys’
01/04/2011
How often do you ask ‘why’? Seriously, do you often go out of your way ...
OOC = OOB
31/03/2011
Cash is important in every business. Cash is EVERYTHING for bootstrapped ...
Gears. Leaders need to know which gear to choose.
30/03/2011
The Physio Co has been growing fast for the past seven years. As the CEO, ...
Getting results over the phone. You’ve gotta wan...
29/03/2011
When I pick up the phone, there is always a reason for making the call. I either want...
Two or three monitors for everyone. Do it!
28/03/2011
Do you have two monitors on every computer at your work? Perhaps you should? ...
D.I.N & D.I.P
27/03/2011
D.I.N = Do It Now
D.I.P = Do it Properly
Words from The Way of The Shark, Greg ...
A word from Seth.
23/03/2011
Do you kid yourself about when you are actually working? Facebook, Twitter, surfing ...
Listening. Here’s how to nail it. Pt 1..
21/03/2011
Listening is undervalued. Compared to being a powerful speaker or writer it ...
List of things ‘not-to-do’
20/03/2011
A list of things ‘not-to-do’ is a super effective way to get more done.
I...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIl5RxhLZ5U Inspiration ...
19/03/2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIl5RxhLZ5U
Inspiration for my Ride to Conquer Cancer!
I’m riding 200km to help conquer cancer. Can you...
18/03/2011
Every year 3,300 Australian blokes die of prostate cancer. In 2006, my old man was ...
A mistake = an opportunity to chat!
17/03/2011
Today we had a bit of a problem at The Physio Co: instead of a few reminder emails ...
Kindle for iPad time?
15/03/2011
Do you still buy music on CD’s? I doubt it. So why do you still buy books ...
Words: More positive or less negative?
14/03/2011
The words I use play such a huge part in my life. Positive thoughts and positive ...
How long is ‘a while’?
13/03/2011
‘A while’ is not something I say, but I’ve noticed that many people...
Executive Assistant – do you have one yet?
12/03/2011
“If you don’t have an assistant, you are one.”
- Cameron Herold, ...
101 Things I’d rather be doing
11/03/2011
Do you have a list of things you’d rather be doing? Like learning how to fly ...
Here’s how to be more influential.
10/03/2011
“I’m sure you’d do the same for me” are the eight words that ...
Email. I check it every couple of days
09/03/2011
Are you attached to your email account? Do you HAVE to check it every 10 minutes? ...
Life. Birth. Bugs. See them often?
08/03/2011
The animal kingdom is amazing. How often do you take the time to check out the life...
Can feedback ever be a bad thing?
07/03/2011
I love feedback. I love receiving it so that I can reflect and improve. I also ...
Start something, finish something
26/02/2011
Starting a new project can be fun. Getting most of the work done, easy. But ...
How to never get annoyed
25/02/2011
I used to get annoyed, frustrated and irritated. It barely happens anymore. ...
Difficult people. Work with them, not around them
24/02/2011
Avoiding someone will only have a positive outcome if you never, ever have to see ...
Branson. Could he do it easier?
23/02/2011
Richard Branson is a phenomenal success story. He is one of the most recognised ...
Sleep. How much is enough?
22/02/2011
Sometimes I sleep for 7 hrs, sometimes 4 or 5. Any ideas what’s a good number to ...
Like attracts like.
21/02/2011
Tonight I heard an interesting observation from the eternally logical and analytical ...
Blogging everyday – check! The next challenge is...
20/02/2011
…Reading & reviewing a book a week.
Since 1 January 2011, I’ve been ...
Brain power. Waste not, want not..
19/02/2011
Are you making more decisions than you need to?
Every morning for more than a decade,...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03dFMG8nR4 Training for...
18/02/2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03dFMG8nR4
Training for an ironman. A huge ...
Commitment. To dabble or dive in?
17/02/2011
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard in life is: “Don’t...
Calling all leaders… It’s SHOWTIME
16/02/2011
If you’re a leader, the time to lead is now. Like it or not, being a leader ...
The “scale of bad”. Why on earth?
15/02/2011
“Not bad” is THE most common response to the question ‘how are ...
Enthusiasm – Where do CEO’s get it?
14/02/2011
As the Chief Enthusiasm Officer at The Physio Co, it’s my job to lead & ...
Business names. Who has it right?
13/02/2011
Is ‘OK Pizza and Pasta’ a good business name? I’m not convinced.
...
The detail. What do you know?
12/02/2011
Today, my wife picked up her shiny new car. In the process, I noticed something ...
Failure. It IS an option..
11/02/2011
I fail often. But my failures never stop me trying again.
The fear of failure is ...
Feedback. The breakfast of champions
09/02/2011
How often do you seek feedback? Is there ever enough?
Today a good mate called me ...
Life. A never ending series of sales pitches.
08/02/2011
Do you sell? If you said no, I don’t agree! (sorry!)
It occurred to me today ...
Foreseeing the future.
06/02/2011
Every day I try to visualise the future. It helps me prepare for it.
Sometimes I ...
Playing. Just because..
05/02/2011
Musical chairs is fun. So is pass-the-parcel and eating heaps of lollies.
When ...
“Can I grab you another beer?”
04/02/2011
The power of language continues to fascinate me…
When a waiter/waitress asks ...
MBA Notes. To keep or not to keep?
03/02/2011
Today I had a conundrum: to pack and take 21 MBA study guides totalling more than ...
Habits. Are you working on yours?
02/02/2011
The individual who wants to reach the top in business must appreciate the might of ...
Caring enough to act fast
01/02/2011
When someone gives me valuable feedback, I acknowledge it. If I decide to do ...
Celebrating milestones & successes
31/01/2011
Today is a special day in our family of two (soon to be three).
It’s two years ...
I emailed Seth Godin…
30/01/2011
And he replied within an hour!!
Yes his response was short & sharp. Two ...
Interested. Really?
29/01/2011
Today I spent about an hour with a bloke who honestly believed he loved learning new ...
Tonight I backed the car into the drive. Awesome!
28/01/2011
Why is it awesome? Because tomorrow I can just drive it straight out!
A couple of ...
Planning helps me be lazy
27/01/2011
I love planning. The reason: once I’ve thought through a plan and it’s ...
Hamstring or Heartstring?
26/01/2011
Rafa Nadal is the No. 1 tennis player in the world. Tonight he has proved why. ...
Look out mouth, watch out hips! Turn the volume up and ...
25/01/2011
Look out mouth, watch out hips!
Turn the volume up and check out this Aussie ...
Yesterday I had an amazing customer service experience....
24/01/2011
I'm in love... with an internet company!
Time. The best gift to give?
23/01/2011
Today I spent an hour playing table tennis with my neighbour. He loved it and so ...
When things go wrong, you have 30 mins…
21/01/2011
How do you react when a problem pops up?
Do you focus on the problem and find it ...
Remember Noddy? He was on to something…
20/01/2011
Nodding my head helps me pay attention.
I am 100% more engaged when I’m in ...
Focus that doesn’t look like focus
19/01/2011
The casual focus of Roger Federer rocks.
Tonight I’m lucky enough to be ...
Google Apps & ‘The Cloud’
18/01/2011
The cloud is here and it’s here to stay. I use it everyday (and you probably ...
The little things that make you smile.
17/01/2011
How cool is looking at the clock and seeing it’s 12:34? Or seeing a plane from ...
10,000 hours – the time it takes to master someth...
16/01/2011
Learning something new when you’re an adult can be painful & frustrating. ...
When is the right time to trim the hedge?
15/01/2011
NOW!
Starting nearly any job is the hardest bit. Thinking less and just starting is ...
Do the stuff you love!
14/01/2011
How often does your work involve the stuff you really love to do? For a lot of ...
Want to worry less? Write more.
13/01/2011
Writing a problem down helps to solve it. I don’t know how, I don’t ...
Flood crisis. Strong leaders needed
12/01/2011
Queensland is a disaster zone. The floods are horrendous and the worst is yet to ...
How cool is listening?!
11/01/2011
Tonight I helped a good friend solve a frustrating problem. And I barely said a ...
TV sucks!
10/01/2011
Do you ‘work’ in front of the TV. You know, distractedly pretend to ...
Rhythm. It sets you free
09/01/2011
I missed a post.
January 7, 2011 - no post.
The reason i missed it: I had no ...
If there is a choice between simple and complicated ...
08/01/2011
Simple. It's the smart option
Happiness. It’s a moving target
06/01/2011
I think we all want to be happy.
But I’ve discovered that happiness can be a ...
Cuppas. They’re more important than you think!
05/01/2011
I had a meeting get cancelled and some time open up early yesterday.
One of the ...
Facebook. Will it last?
04/01/2011
People are leaving facebook.
Since 1 Jan 2011, a small number of my Facebook friends ...
Mistakes. Make more of them!
03/01/2011
Mistakes are OK
I was speaking to a friend yesterday and they’re worried ...
Help someone today. It feels great!
02/01/2011
Today I went for a spin on my bike to beautiful Waratah Bay. During a quick stop to...
