Leading to Here with Barry Mellis

Join us as we talk to Barry Mellis, who shares his journey from Golf Professional to General Manager for Asics in South Africa and Africa.

Early in his career, he swapped the fairways for selling golf equipment. Having found his niche in sales, he joined the world’s leading sports brand – Adidas. He spent 20 years developing and honing his skills, preparing him for opportunities in New Balance and Intersport before finding his way into several senior roles in Asics.

Barry shares his insight, lessons, and those who influenced his career, highlighting three key people who nurtured his career, which has found its way into Barry’s leadership style as he has paid it forward to his people. Barry speaks proudly of people who have gone on to greater things, having spent time under his wing.

Posted On January 19, 2024 By Paul Hutchinson In Leadership, Leading to here, Podcasts /

The Secrets to Managing Stellar Talent and Building Unstoppable Teams!

Rock Stars vs Superstars

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your team?

Dive into our latest video, “Rock Stars vs Superstars: The Secrets to Managing Stellar Talent and Building Unstoppable Teams!” For Every Leader and Manager.

This video is a must-watch for every leader and manager seeking to understand and nurture their team’s diverse talents. Learn about the unique attributes of Rock Stars – the dependable, consistent performers who form the backbone of your team, and Superstars – the ambitious, visionary change-makers driving innovation.

Ricky explains how these two types of performers can transform the dynamics of your workplace. Join Us on This Enlightening Journey!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your approach to team management. Watch now, and let’s rock and roll towards a future where every member of your team shines brightly!

Remember, understanding and nurturing your Rock Stars and Superstars is key to creating a universe where every star shines.

Inspired by the book Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Posted On January 17, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Engagement, Goals, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Mindset, Trust, Video /

Do Your Work Goals Pass This Test?

Do your work goals pass this test?

Learn how to focus on your goals and why your work goals must pass this test.

In this video, we unpack the holy trinity; the secret to focusing on your goals is the ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘can I’. These are three hugely important components of any goal. Without these three solid foundations, you will learn how weak your goals are a major issues and how you are leaving the success of you and your team to chance.

Get your holy trinity in check, and you will not only make your planning more effective but also significantly increase your likelihood of success.

Look out for a terrible joke, too; my apologies! What are you waiting for?

Dive in and learn how to make your goals more robust.

Posted On January 16, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Engagement, Goals, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Management, Performance Management, Productivity, Trust, Video /

A Blueprint for Boosting Team Productivity

Mindset of High-Performing Teams

Productive teams know how to work together; what helps the high-performing teams is a shared operating system, much like your PC.

A shared operating system allows people to get the work done, but using a unifying set of core principles (like apps on a PC) creates shared understanding. Imagine if you used a slide deck tool incompatible with the Microsft PowerPoint used by a colleague or customer; how frustrating would that be? How much time would be wasted decoding and figuring it out?

There is no decoding with a shared operating system; we all know how we do stuff, so we’re straight into what matters. With a common set of ‘how we get stuff done’ principles, it enables teams to shortcut and accelerate their productivity and increase output.

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Posted On January 12, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Article, Flip Book, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Management, Productivity /

What Top Gun Teaches You About Productivity

Welcome to a unique exploration of What Top Gun can teach us about productivity. Inspired by the iconic line from Top Gun Maverick – “It all comes down to the pilot in the box!”

Ricky takes you on an exciting journey to redefine productivity. Hit play to dive into a world where your mindset, habits, and actions take centre stage, far beyond any tool or app.

Why Watch This Video? Break free from the endless cycle of new productivity tools. Transform your approach to tasks and challenges. Build habits that boost productivity effortlessly.

Cultivate behaviours that enhance efficiency and focus. Gain valuable insights from relatable, real-life examples.

Ricky’s Message: “Be the pilot in your productivity journey. It’s not about the tools you use; it’s all about you!

If you’re ready to take control of your productivity and learn from the wisdom of Top Gun Maverick, this video is for you!

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Posted On January 3, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /