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.”
Author Archives: The Optimistic Cynic
Open to Opportunity
With my Census contract coming to an end, I’m now “open to opportunity” ie I’m actively searching for my next adventure. If you know of anything coming up that may match my skills and passion, please let me know. Contract or employment – office based or working from home – everything considered. Thanks
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”
A wee reminder
As I’ve been off-line for so long, I thought I’d just re-share the support I can offer you. With things a bit quieter for me, now is a great time to get in touch and have a good old fashioned “chin wag” The Bounce ProgrammeThink of this as having a sounding board, coach, mentor andContinue reading “A wee reminder”
I’m back…
My current journey with Census is coming to a close – and what a ride it’s been. Living and breathing absolutely nothing apart from work for three solid months during the field period. Working with an awesome team, people who really to care about their communities. Travelling around the mighty Maniapoto – country folk andContinue reading “I’m back…”
Question, argue, debate
Over the weekend I had a quick flick through the first notebook I used to jot down ideas for blogging, a book and of course thoughts around purposeful business. One fascinating thing for me was right from the word go, I was interested in the opposing theories around starting a business. What comes first, theContinue reading “Question, argue, debate”
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
Leadership takes many forms and today we mark the passing of a quiet but dignified leader. I think we saw a lovely example of how some leadership roles are more about guidance than ruling. Copied from Facebook, here is a lovely poem to say goodbye to a lovely regent…may she rest in peace Phillip cameContinue reading “RIP Queen Elizabeth II”
Don’t call the experts!
Experts are great at developing steady, progressive changes. By building on today, they can massage tomorrow. I would argue however, if we want transformational change, the experts should be the last people we send in. The dictionary describes an expert as “a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area”. AtContinue reading “Don’t call the experts!”
I’ve listened so now I’m standing
Well, I’ve taken to plunge and I’m standing for the Cambridge Community Board at the local body elections. While I’ve always been interested, I hadn’t seriously considered standing before (those that know me will be fully aware that any sort of self-promotion doesn’t sit comfortably with me). So what changed my mind? Quite simply, severalContinue reading “I’ve listened so now I’m standing”
A new inductee to induction…
Over halfway through a six-week training/induction programme with Stats NZ. I’ve never had such an educational and long lead in time when starting a new job and it’s very different. Technically this is probably the perfect way to start a new job and certainly the research shows that a proper onboarding programme can make theContinue reading “A new inductee to induction…”
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