December 12, 2011 
Ann Quinn WEEK 2 DECEMBER 2011 For something different in this festive season, here are a few funny facts to share. Enjoy! Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled ‘Gentlemen Only… Ladies Forbidden’… and thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987, 654,321 Q. If you
Egyptian Reflections
WEEK 5 NOVEMBER 2011 It has been an interesting week to say the least. Four nights in a row were spent in four different countries; spent 6 hours on the tarmac at Heathrow unable to fly out because of the fog; got stranded in Cairo for 24 hours in the middle of the revolution; was
Developing Leaders
WEEK 4 NOVEMBER 2011 Have just spent a fabulous few days in Singapore working with some amazing leaders from around the world. Here are a few inspirational quotes to inspire the leader in you. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy
French Inspiration
WEEK 3 NOVEMBER 2011 Bonjour from Paris. A few French quotes to inspire you this week for something different. Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers. Voltaire (French Philosopher and Writer, 1694-1778) None, but people of strong passion are capable of rising to greatness. Comte de Mirabeau (French Writer, Orator and
Are You Interested or Committed?
WEEK 2 NOVEMBER 2011 Are you staying focused on finishing strong this year? I had some great feedback last week. It seemed like this one touched a chord with many, but are you really committed or just interested? Do you really want to achieve those goals you set and finish the year a winner? There
Finish Strong
WEEK 1 NOVEMBER 2011 It is the 1st of November already and just two months to go until 2012. Whatever your field, sport or profession, my challenge to you all now is to Finish Strong for 2011. How you started does not determine your outcome. It’s how you finish that matters. I’ve seen too many
Extraordinary Productivity
WEEK 4 OCTOBER 2011 Are you extraordinarily productive? I am not just talking about your time. It’s also about managing your decisions, your attention and energy too. All my clients are extraordinary people but I am always looking for ways to help them shine even more. 1 Act on the important. Don’t react to the
Leaders in Performance
WEEK 3 OCTOBER 2011 I recently attended an outstanding conference called Leaders in Performance at Chelsea Football Club. Here are are few gems from some great leaders. Praise effort, not achievement. Matthew Syed, Author, Bounce Be open about your mistakes, so others are more open too. Always talk about winning. Never stop learning, listening, talking
Steve Jobs
WEEK 2 OCTOBER 2011 I have always been a Mac lover. I bought my first Apple Mac back in 1985. I carted the 17 pound Mac Portable with me all over the world and I used to have people come up to me on every flight just to look at it. Today I could not
Big Vision
WEEK 1 OCTOBER 2011 Can you believe it is October? The year sure flies by! With just 90 days now to the end of the year, what are you going to do, to put the icing on the cake and make this a fabulous year? I got a huge response a few weeks back to
