Personal Development

If someone asks what is your most valuable asset, some may choose the block of land that is worth the most per acre. Another person may say their health or something else entirely. My answer [...]

Vulnerability is not a word you hear bandied around in farming circles very often. Although it can be of immense importance to anyone in a business and personal sense. Dropping one's ego, and being willing [...]

Recently, I came across this terrific book called You Are Not Your Farm by Jack Owen. The book is full of really valuable information, including a fantastic goal setting methodology. The first chapter asked what [...]

It wasn't that long ago that culture meant something grown in a laboratory. Nowadays, the first thing lots of people think of is the culture within a business, club or family. It's a word that's [...]

A few months back I had the pleasure to meet with Marie Shaw QC, a lawyer that has reached the pinnacle of her profession. What I found most interesting about her story, however, was she [...]

The majority of agribusiness owners I know just get on with the job, and get things done. There are lots of instances where breakdowns happen out in the paddock, and resourcefulness comes to the fore [...]

There is an enormous variety of podcasts out there that cater for any taste. It's amazing what you can learn from them. Some of my biggest learnings have come from podcasts outside my normal area [...]

We have all been in situations where everything just seems to flow. In my work, as I drive a lot, I try to make use of this time by listening to audiobooks and podcasts. One [...]

Resilience is a bit of a buzzword, and tends to roll off the tongue pretty easily. If you look at the meaning, it is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. The word 'culture' is [...]

I am fortunate to know lots of positive, productive people, and it never ceases to amaze me how much they get done. I really enjoy following people that are constantly evolving and growing. As they [...]

The vast majority of country people spend a lot of time on the road each week. I average about 900 kilometres weekly. Despite the costs, it does provide an opportunity to make use of this [...]