Personal Development
July 23, 2018
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October 1, 2015
Skills of a leader
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We've all had bosses who seem to style themselves on military leaders, however treating the workplace as a battle ground is something which few respond well to. Leaders need to take tough decisions and act quickly, but that shouldnt instil a culture of fear amongst employees. Mistakes are part of an individuals growth, as well as a companies.
Other leaders seem to abdicate rather than take responsibility, often appearing to hide when there is a decision to made.
We've all had bosses who seem to style themselves on military leaders, however treating the
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September 11, 2015
Monza Grand Prix
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Last weekend, I attended the Monza Grand Prix in Italy where Lewis Hamilton secured the top spot for the seventh consecutive race. Over time, Monza has witnessed some incredible historic moments, famous victories and horrifying crashes that all combine to make it a truly exciting place to be. As Monza is close to Milan you also gain the benefits of being in a fanatsic city in the evening. A Milan Monza weekend is very special.
I feel very passionate about Formula One, and this track is one of my most favourite circuits, very long straights and tight chicanes,
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September 4, 2015
Budapest
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Today we have a conference for all our consultants in Central Europe, included are consultants from Moscow, Warsaw, Prague and of course Budapest offices.
Budapest is a fantastic city and a great opportunity for people wanting to work in the financial industry. As in all of the old Eastern European area, locals as well expats want to invest internationally. Today, we talk about the advantages for International investing, and how to reduce tax with the deVere tax team.
Today we have a conference for all our consultants in Central Europe, included are
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August 29, 2015
Peak performance
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Today deVere is holding a conference for 120 of its advisers in Kuala Lumpur. The advisers attending are from deVere offices in Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Sydney, and, of course, Kuala Lumpur.
At deVere we believe that knowledge is potential power. It's only ‘potential’, as you have to use it. We'll learn about developments in FX, markets, notes, Qrops and American tax issues.
Today deVere is holding a conference for 120 of its advisers in Kuala Lumpur. The advisers attending are from deVere offices in Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Sydney, and, of course,
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August 28, 2015
Travelling the world
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Today I started another around-the-world business trip to visit the teams in some of our global network of offices. Just for fun, this time I thought I’d blog it as I go. It’ll give, I hope, anyone who’s interested a feel for running a worldwide business a flavour of what it’s like.
I've just left Thailand and my first stop is Kuala Lumpur. The trip takes me from Kuala Lumpur to Macau, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Milan, Malta, London, New York and then Vegas.
Today I started another around-the-world business trip to visit the teams in
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May 15, 2015
Travelling light…
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“But do not ask me where I am going,
As I travel in this limitless world,
Where every step I take is my home.”
— Dogen
Travelling light is an art I've developed. I do 150 to 200 flights a year and often long haul.
Here are my rules and tips.
1) Hand luggage only
Why wait for luggage? Why carry more than you need to? And why risk the airline losing your belongings?
2) Clothes
Take the minimum required: two suits, three shirts, two pairs of socks, washable underpants. “But do not ask me where I am going,
As I travel in
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December 11, 2014
As we approach the end of another record-breaking year at deVere Group and look forward to achieving even more success in 2015, I’ve been looking at some of the factors that have fuelled our success, and what we must focus on to accomplish next year’s goals.
From a personal point of view, my number one goal is health and fitness. If I’m not fit then I can’t achieve what I want to achieve for myself, my family and my business. I focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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December 2, 2014
Finish every day as a winner
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At deVere we’re all fortunate to work within a lively, positive, energetic environment, surrounded by passionate and determined colleagues, based in some of the most exciting and vibrant locations in the world. At deVere we’re all fortunate to work within a lively, positive, energetic environment, surrounded by passionate and determined colleagues, based in some of the most exciting and vibrant locations in the world.
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March 15, 2014
I believe in commitment
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80% is never enough and I don't think giving something 99% is either. For me its the people that give total commitment that win the day. 80% is never enough and I don't think giving something 99% is either. For me its the people that give total commitment that win the day.
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January 3, 2014
Sticking to your 2014 goals
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Last month I blogged and made a short video about goal planning for 2014. I set out the case as to why the most successful people in the world create clear, structured, precise objectives, and offered some practical tips on how we can all do this. Last month I blogged and made a short video about goal planning for 2014. I set out the case as to why the most successful people in the world create clear, structured, precise objectives, and offered some practical tips on how we can all do this.
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December 11, 2013
It’s that time of year when we’re all looking forward to the forthcoming festivities, but simultaneously beginning to think seriously about what we want to achieve next year.
I’m convinced that everyone has goals; that everyone has objectives. And I’m also convinced that it is the planning of these goals that truly sets successful people apart from those who are not so successful, or from those who fail to fulfil all their dreams and ambitions. It’s that time of year
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