Abbott Is Weakening Australia’s Monarchy
Tony Abbott the monarchist, is actively weakening Australia’s constitutional monarchy. I wonder if he knows? Conservative politicians like to wrap themselves in the flag and to fan the flames...
View ArticleSocial Media Location Tips For Organisations
Your organisation probably has got the memo about needing a Facebook page by now. But have you made sure you are findable in the real world via social media and online more generally? Social media...
View ArticleThere Is A Price Signal On Your Privacy
Your privacy should be a right and it should be the default when being a customer with companies. But in the online world that is not the case, there is a price signal attached. With companies like...
View ArticleAustralia, Refugees And The Streisand Effect
Much like their previous incarnation, the Abbott Government doesn’t care what lefties or the United Nations says about them. In fact, they relish provoking both. Machismo. Bravado. They love it. But...
View ArticleReputation Management Basics: Wikipedia
Wikipedia is an important tool in reputation management but it is under utilised. There is likely a variety of reasons why people ignore their own Wikipedia articles, but with a little effort they can...
View ArticleUsing Price Escrow To Stop Underquoting Real Estate Agents
A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald had a real estate agent saying underquoting was as high as 90 percent in inner Sydney. It’s a sexy number and it got an article published, but the broader...
View ArticleGmail Needs A Small Security Tweak
Google, your security features in Gmail are fantastic, but there is a small tweak you need to make. I’ll call it a ‘restore point,’ but there are lots of ways of doing it. Most people don’t enable all...
View ArticleOur Online Content Delivery System Is Still Broken
Netflix may be causing Australians to steal less online content, but they won’t stop completely. And you can blame the big content companies for that. Netflix Australia has around 2,000 pieces of...
View ArticleTurnbull Needs Marriage Equality
We finally have an Australian Prime Minister who supports marriage equality. This is a milestone* in of itself, but in politics nothing is simple. Turnbull owes his ascension to some very unpleasant...
View ArticleGoing Nuclear With Facebook
Exactly a year ago, I nuked my Facebook account. And I am glad I did. Social media has matured enough that it is fully integrated with the ‘meatspace’, and we are now critiquing its impact. See here,...
View ArticleThe Renaissance Of The Single Woman?
Are we witnessing the renaissance of the single woman? Increasingly it is socially acceptable for women to be single and to like it. Take a moment to process the anger coursing through your veins at...
View ArticleHow To Run Effective Meetings
Look, running an effective meeting is a skill you need. How many bad meetings have you been in? Or worse, been responsible for? That’s why I wrote this guide. It’s been a few years now, and I can’t...
View ArticleTeach Kids These 7 Things In School
What kids should learn in school is under constant debate, but there are some basic life skills missing that should be added. They are grammar, consent, relationships, positive sex, how to run a...
View ArticleGetting Rid Of Privilege Isn’t Persecution
Getting rid of privilege is not persecution, but that’s what the privileged call it. There are many fights for fairness, equality and a better society going on at the moment (always?), and those with...
View Article7 LinkedIn Profile Photo Tips
Your LinkedIn profile photo matters. It can determine if you appear likeable, competent, and influential. Try and get an interview, new client or speaking engagement if any of those three things are...
View ArticleReputation Management Basics: Google Search
Whether you’re a narcissist or not, you need to search for yourself on Google regularly. And while you’re at it, set up email alerts. This isn’t (only) narcissism, it’s basic reputation management. If...
View ArticleWho Stands With You On Policy?
When it comes to public policy, you should know what you stand for and make that real, but it is always handy to check who stands with you. The upcoming plebiscite on equal marriage, the long since...
View ArticleYour Resume Isn’t About You
I know, click-bait title, but it’s true. Your resume isn’t about you; it’s about what problems your future boss needs solved. This takes a mindset shift on your part, but once you take the leap,...
View ArticleOnline Security Steps You’re Not Taking
Online security is way too hard, and you shouldn’t have to read this whole article, but here we are. It is, and you do. Or you could read this one. Whatever. Most of this article is about online, but...
View ArticleTurnbull Decides Not To Go Full Right Wing
The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull recently decided to make Australia great again by changing visa rules and talking about Australian values. What is funny about this is Turnbull couldn’t muster up...
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