I met recently with Paul Worroll from Reddog Architects (www.reddogarchitects.com ). Reddog Architects is a Brisbane based young professional design practice that specialises in architecture, interior design and project management. I met with Paul at 3pm and commented it sounded quiet in the office today. He said "Oh it's Reddog Architect's Public Holiday today". Well that got my attention, he went on to tell me that his team had been working so hard of late, keeping up with demand for their services, putting in long hours, working weekends and nights that he wanted to do something for them to say thanks. So he created a Public Holiday for his staff and gave them all the day off. Not only that he bought each of them a small thoughtful gift and left it on their desks so that when they returned to work after their "Public Holiday" they would be welcomed by a nice surprise.

What a way to keep the team together and working hard for the company. Often as managers or business owners we forget to say thank you or acknowledge our staff's performance. When was the last time you stopped and said thanks? You don't have to declare a Public Holiday, although declaring your appreciation is essential.

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One of the most savvy and inspiring business leaders of our time is Sir Richard Branson. Watch a great interview with him here. (type Richard Branson in the search box) After you enjoy Richard, check out some of the other ‘ted talks’ that may catch your eye. This website features many of the world's best, sharing brilliant ideas into how to be remarkable.

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The business news that dominated United Kingdom media in the three weeks I was there recently was the run on Northern Rock, Britain’s fifth largest mortgage lender. The crisis for Northern Rock began with their exposure to the US mortgage market. Their customers at one stage looked like withdrawing £12 billion or half the banks deposits. I do not know the full story behind all the drama but I do smell the stench of greed.

The leaders of remarkable businesses understand the fact that economic profit is not a reason for being in business rather a result of being good at business. To be remarkably successful in modern business therefore we must know our purpose beyond profit. My purpose is to inspire business leaders to achieve a five-fold bottom line so that the world is a better place. I get paid and make profits only if my mentoring, speaking, consulting, and writing, delivers the value my clients demand, desire, and feel they deserve.

What is the higher purpose of your business?

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