Your first meeting, as a leader of a new team, is crucial

“(Bryant) What were some early moves you made, in terms of culture, in your current role?

(Kenny) From Day 1, I wanted to establish that it was a culture of respect and generosity and truthfulness, and that we were going to work together to solve problems.

On my first day, I met all the employees at a quarterly ad sales meeting The first presentation started – and this was January 2012 – and we had just come off a big quarter because of Hurricane Irene.

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WHAT is Your BODY Language SAYING about YOU?

I recently was a guest on the “A Higher Branch Podcast”, where each week, Sam Makhoul sits down with industry experts from Australia and abroad to discuss the current climate around the world, business and personal success and tips on fulfilling all eight areas of life.
Read a summary of the podcast below, and CLICK here to listen to the episode.

What Is Your Body Language Saying About You?

Are you one of those SERIOUS looking executives?

For many years one of my body language research methods is as follows:

During weekdays in the Sydney CBD, when the opportunity arises, I stop at a cafe that has a view of an entrance to an office tower.

This vantage point allows me to observe how business people present themselves through their face, body and movement – as the enter and exit the tower, and while buying their flat whites and lattes.

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