How Machiavellian are You?
As I have stated in previous blogs one of the greatest strengths of the 7MTf/Humm-Wadsworth is that it incorporates the Hustler as one of its seven components. The Hustler is driven by the desire for material success and is flexible, charming, and potentially ruthless in achieving his or her goals. Niccolo Machiavelli is generally credited as being the first write to promote the doctrine that the end not only justifies the means, but that a person’s actions can only be properly judged throug.....
Read MoreIs Rudd a Corporate Psychopath?
In a recent article in The Australian (21 August) Janet Albrechtsen suggested that Rudd may be a Corporate Psychopath. She ticked off various boxes: Superficial relationships of convenience. Shameless shifts of “core beliefs”. Glib and grandiose statements. Says one thing but acts the opposite. Will undertake deception to achieve their aims. Since then a number of commentators have picked up on this theme and it is almost becoming a meme. The first person to publically .....
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence in the new Steve Jobs film
One of the more pleasant activities of Summer in Sydney is to go to the Open Air Cinema at Farm Cove. The view is spectacular as the sun sets, incorporating the Opera House and Bridge, fruit bats flying above and then as the screen rises above the water, hundreds of smart phones making a video; all compounded by a glass of pinot gris. Two weeks ago we went to a preview of the new Steve Jobs film starring Michael Fassbinder and Kate Winslet. The film is opening in Sydney on 4 Feb.....
Read MoreWhat makes Donald Trump tick?
With most of the world, particularly the left-wing media reeling in the shock of Donald Trump’s victory, the majority of commentators are trying to make predictions about what will happen during a Trump Presidency and what makes him tick. I have only read one article “Donald Trump’s Ghostwriter Tells All” in The New Yorker (25 July 2016) that to me actually got inside Trump’s head. In the article, Tony Schwartz, was the Ghost Writer for The Art of the Deal describes how .....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
"Put in a sales perspective, I loved your presentation! I got a lot from what you talked about and I will read your book."
Peter Morris, Executive Officer, Lomax Financial Group
Your presentation on 'Lifting your Level of Emotional Intelligence" to 10 CEOs scored an average 8.9 out of 10 for the topic and 8.5 for the presentation which is great. A couple of the attendees gave you a 10 out of 10, and the comments were:
- Great presentation. Very informative.
- Excellent presentation.
- made me think.
Christi Spring CEO Institute. - web www.ceo.com.au.