Monthly Archives: June 2023

They’re not the expert

Have you noticed that everyone is an expert? Jump onto platforms like LinkedIn and it’s full of people giving you information or sharing their esteemed wisdom. Giving you advice, whether or not you need it. Thanks for reading David’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribed Now don’t getContinue reading “They’re not the expert”

Reconsidering scalability in the not-for-profit-sector

I wrote this over six years ago and it still rings true today. Growing the new wave It was interesting to reconsider the point I made about scalability and infrastructure: “There is a place for mergers and joint ventures. We need to look past our own brands and ‘local solutions’ if we wish to makeContinue reading “Reconsidering scalability in the not-for-profit-sector”

Vulnerability is not limited by ethnicity

*** Trigger alert warning. If this post seems like I’m challenging you, rest assured that I am definitely doing that. With all of the current ‘noise’ about prioritising Maori and Pacifika health interventions, I thought I’d add my two cents worth – and as usual, it’s slightly off the main thread. Firstly let me justContinue reading “Vulnerability is not limited by ethnicity”

Why do you want to be redundant?

Before leadership was such a buzz word, I attended a first level supervisory course that left a piece of advice forever embedded in my brain. Your key job as a manager is to make yourself redundant. This pearl may date back to the ‘80s but it’s still a key fundamental for leadership. It’s about buildingContinue reading “Why do you want to be redundant?”

Those magic words

Having been head down for 12 months, I’ve missed networking (drinking coffee) with a range of people. I’m slowly getting back into it and realise how much I’ve missed hearing people say “thanks, I’ve never thought about that” or “wow that’s a different way to look at it, thanks”. I really do love sharing randomContinue reading “Those magic words”

If they act for you, they are you.

A lot is said about values and how important they are to your brand. They guide your actions and tell those you interact with, including of course your customers, the behaviour they can expect from you. We all know how important it can be to stand by what we say and often it can beContinue reading “If they act for you, they are you.”

No wonder it was fun

Recently the National Operations Manager gave us some insight into what he saw that the role as Area Manager for the Census really entailed: Recruiter Relationship manager Health & Safety officer Engagement specialist Sales and marketing rep Logistics specialist Chief financial officer Site manager Social justice warrior Counsellor Inspirational speaker Problem solver Cat herder LookingContinue reading “No wonder it was fun”