About me – Richard Scott

Amature writer who has spent last 20 years working for big corporates and 10 years studying and practicing management and leadership with some great mentors along the way. Managed business units ranging from $100m to $250m over the last 5 years.

The Power of Thank You

There is some quote or saying that it’s easier to smile than frown and I believe it is more powerful to be thankful than to be arrogant, rude or inconsiderate. . . . → Read More: The Power of Thank You

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Scare yourself silly ! Confronting Career Options

I told him that for myself whenever I am looking at two or more roles in front of me (if I am lucky enough to have options!) that I would much rather take the role that scares me silly than the role that feels like a warm pair of slippers…you know – comfortable. . . . → Read More: Scare yourself silly ! Confronting Career Options

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Two steps before you leap – avoiding career blunders

We had developed a good career plan together but she was struggling with the patience it required to ‘live up’ to the work and effort required to realise her plan versus jumping ship. . . . → Read More: Two steps before you leap – avoiding career blunders

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Having a bad year? How to re-birth for 2010

I remember my first bad year in sales, I wasn’t alone so it was market based but I felt like the whole world was caving in – I wanted to run away from the situations and feelings that I was facing. My confidence had dropped and I really questioned myself as to whether I was capable of “doing this“ any more. . . . → Read More: Having a bad year? How to re-birth for 2010

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Preparing for Your Future Career

My father (born 1938) and his generation didn’t keep their skills current and found themselves forced to retire much younger than planned. Having observed this I am always working towards gaining new skills. Right now I am completing a Masters in Applied Finance. I am doing this because after 10 years of studying business management I couldn’t handle repeating it by doing an MBA and I also received independent advice that Finance qualifications are a good way to differentiate yourself. . . . → Read More: Preparing for Your Future Career

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