Monday, 30 March 2020

Take the Time to Take the Time

What a strange world we now live in.

There are a lot of people in pain. Financial pain, pain from kids needing home school, pain from elderly parents who just won't stay home, pain from spending as much time as you have been with all of your immediate family, pain of not having enough alone time, pain from not seeing or spending time with friends, pain of illness or even death of key people in your life... all sorts of pain.

The world has irrevocably changed for us.

We will never go back to how it was and I suspect we will horde toilet rolls for a long time to come!

So make sure you take the time to take the time.

Your kids won't be schooled like they used to. Home schooling is different. Home schooling under lockdown is even more different. So teach them lessons they won't get at school. Have fun with them. Play stupid games. Take the time to show them how important they are to you.

Take the time to look after yourself. Take time out in the bath. Sit on the balcony with a book. Put a do not disturb sign on your door and just spend some time with yourself.

Take the time to connect. My gorgeous wife and I are having quite a few Digital Drinks Parties. My friends 13 year old sent me a message the other day saying she missed seeing us. So tonight we are having a Digital Drinks Party. We have the technology so why wouldn't we use it.

Take the time to potter around the place. Maybe you have a few odd jobs on the To Do list. It may be a good time to do that. Or not!

Whatever you do, you know as well as I "Life as Usual" has changed. It is more "Life as Unusual". So take the time to consider your life. What do you want to change, what will you keep, what will you tweak.

I don't think you need to be massively productive. I think it is important to process what is happening for you. To reach out to friends. To ask for help if you need it. To offer help if you can.

Whatever you choose to do, take the time to take the time. It's important!

PS Wednesdays with Warwick have GROWN!! I have had almost 100 people register for Wednesdays with Warwick. Some of my international friends said that they couldn't make the time I listed so I am expanding to have a Wednesday Morning and Wednesay Afternoon session. Head over to Wednesdays with Warwick to find out more and register. It's Fun, it's Free, It's just what you need!

PPS The latest Get More Success show is out. In this episode I chat with the charismatic Amanda Blesing about all things success related. It is a great chat and just what you need right now. Click here to check it out.

Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees. If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Monday, 23 March 2020

What In The World?

Well... this is interesting isn't it!!

In Australia, we have just had "Lock Down" orders given. So basically, don't leave your home unless it is essential.

HELLOOOOOO INTERNET!!

Dear-Reader, my theme for 2020 is More Love. I did not think it was going to be needed as much as it has been.

People are scared. They don't know what is happening. They don't know what to do. So they do what they can. That seems to be buying as much toilet paper as possible!! (I cannot believe the number of conversations I have had about toilet paper).

So here is what I want to do.

I want to make myself, my friends and my community available to you. So I am starting a new online session for you.

You have heard of Tuesdays with Morrie, Friday Night Festivities or event Taco Tuesday.

Well... welcome to Wednesdays with Warwick!

Every Wednesday at 4pm Melbourne time, I will be hosting one hour of connection.

In this messed up, stressed out, dressed down kind of world we are currently it, it can be a challenge to find somewhere and get time for you.
Time to share what is going on with people like you.
Time to ask for help with no embarrassment or guilt from people like you.
Time to contribute thoughts, ideas and ... well ... maybe even poetry with people like you.

No judgement
No recordings
No bullshit
Just 100% caring, support and, dare I say it, love.

So if you would like to join me, please click here and register. This link also has a bit more information about what we are doing.

It will be a great time to pour your favourite drink. Slip on your relaxed working from home outfit (please wear pants!!) Lock the kids and pets out. And simply focus on you.

Who knows what will come of this! You could get a business idea, a connection with a stranger, or simply a laugh in a very stressful time.

So Dear-Reader, are you up for it?

Let's see how we go. As part of my tribe, I wanted you to know that I care and I would love for you to be part of it.

It starts this Wednesday. Let's make it happen!!

Look after yourself and please reach out if you need something.

Big hugs (from 1.5 metres away)

Warwick

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Monday, 16 March 2020

Exiled for the Good of the Realm

We live in interesting times.

For all my gregariousness and enthusiasm, I am conservative by nature. Not one for fads but open to scientific method, new ideas, and decisions made on facts.

In the last few weeks, most of my conference bookings have been cancelled, postponed or deferred to an online event (where I tend to excel!) And the more I read about COVID-19, the more seriously I take the recommendations from the health experts.

My focus is to stay alert but not alarmed. Not to panic but to be prepared.

Here is an excellent piece by one of Australia's most eminent doctors, Doctor Norman Swan, broadcast the ABC. It is only 8 minutes and I recommend you watch it.

So my gorgeous wife and I have made the decision to send ourselves into exile, for the good of the realm. Some call it social distancing, but going into exile sounds more exotic.

It means we are cancelling a lot of our social engagements, minimising our contact with others and doing what we can to keep everyone safe.

One of the pieces I saw said to not approach our situation to prevent ourselves from catching this virus, but to assume we already have it and to act so that we don't spread it to others.

There have been so many great stories of people and communities supporting each other and working together to get through a messy time in our lives. Let's be part of that. Let's focus on the WE and not the ME.

Just know, I am here for you. If you are also going into exile and get lonely, give me a call. Let's chat. Let's sing songs. Let's have group calls with others. Let's share ideas on cleaning our bums without toilet paper (oh so many ideas on that one!)

There is so much we can do. So let's do it together.

See you in Exile!

PS The latest episode of the Get More Success Show is out. This episode is all about what to do when the Corona Virus hits. It was recorded on Feb 14th and since then Kerrie Phipps has flown to India to spread the message of Do Talk to Strangers. An interesting topic for this time! Click on the link to check it out.

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Monday, 2 March 2020

Are You Licensed to Save What You Love?

Shakespeare famously said, "If Music be the food of love, play on!"

I have so many amazingly talented friends in the music industry and it is an industry in which it is harder and harder to earn a living from. Streaming has massively increased the availability of music, but slashed the earning potential of artists.

For those of us in the Event and Conference industry, the most important way to protect the "food of love" is to pay your annual music license. In Australia, this is through One Music.

Having paid my Gold License, not only do I feel like James Bond (licensed to thrill) but also at any event I host, any music can be streamed or played off digital device/cd and you will have a warm fuzzy feeling knowing your music is legal and licensed.

If you are an EventProf, do you know if your speakers are all licensed? Sometimes a venue license isn't enough.

Happy to chat with you on basic music license topics, but One Music is the best source.

Show how much you love the music at your next event and make sure it is licensed.

PS For those of you NOT in the event industry, make sure you buy your friends CD, throw a few bucks at the busker, and support your friends in ALL their artistic endeavours.
Arts of all kinds certainly makes this world a far better place to live in.

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Monday, 24 February 2020

How to Get the Best Decision

How to Get The Best Decision

So often I see leaders and managers telling their subordinates what to do, and then complain that they have no initiative. You have probably seen it yourself or even heard people say, "I don't have time to show them what to do. It is easier to just do it myself."

Unfortunately, this is a short term strategy that leads to frustration, overwhelm and exhaustion. Whether it is showing them how to do pivot tables in a spreadsheet, how to use the new extruder, or getting them to take more responsibility for leadership decisions, if you are taking command of the situation they will never completely buy in or take ownership.

The best way for them to learn the new skill or step up into a leadership role is to take complete ownership of the situation/problem. It takes longer, requires more effort in the short term, and it will build a more functional and responsible team.

So next time, try this instead:

Tell them the outcome you are aiming for
Show them the guidelines they will be operating within and any restrictions they have
Start asking questions and let them lead the way. For example, what would you start with, who should get involved, what is the first checkpoint
When they start making mistakes, don't tell them. Instead, ask more questions. For example, what do you think will happen if you go down this path, does the result you are getting make sense, what about the impact on this department?
Keep asking questions to guide them as THEY take the lead, THEY take responsibility.
Praise their outcome and efforts.

It takes an investment of your time, but the investment is all up front and you are rewarded with an engaged, decisive and responsible team member. Using your influence and leadership, you are building stronger and better teams and individuals.

Surely that is worth the investment?

Get in touch if you need help with your Questions!

PS The latest episode of the Get More Success Show is out.
In this episode we speak to Mystery Shopper and Service guru on how he manages a team of 50,000 world wide and keeps the focus on what counts.

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Monday, 17 February 2020

It's Not You, It's How You Do It!

It's Not You, It's How You Do It

"How can I get them to do what I want?"
"Why won't they listen?
"But I already told them!"

I have heard managers and team leaders (even parents) say this on many occasions. Also Presidents of Associations, chairs of committee and sales people just trying to get across the message. Often the message is a good one (even a great one) but you just can't get the response, excitement or engagement you want.

Usually this means it is not the message, but how you choose to get it across.

Years ago when I worked at the now defunct EDS, on several different occasions I got my annual pay rise by being stopped in the hallway by my manager and having them hand me a post it note with the new amount and percentage increase written on it.

Yeeeeaaaah.... that's not the best way to do it.

So often people send emails or texts rather than having a conversation with the person. Phil Collins famously broke up with his ex-wife by sending her a fax. People tell their boss they can't come into work because they are sick using some kind of messaging app.

THE MODALITY COUNTS!

Face to Face, Video Call, Phone Call, Text Message, Email or via a third party. Whatever your modality, it makes a difference.

If you are not getting your message across, if you are not inspiring the troops, if you are not connecting with others, if the kids seem out of control, maybe you should consider your modality as well as your message?

It's not you, it is how you do it that makes all the difference.

If you are struggling to get your message across, maybe I can help. Get in touch and we can chat.

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Monday, 10 February 2020

Do You Really Need to Be A Good Speaker?

Do You Really Need to Be a Good Speaker?

Warwick Merry speaking at a conference in front of a packed audience

One of the guests on my podcast recently mentioned how he thought everyone needed to be a good speaker. I have been mulling over his comment and decided that, no, I don't think everyone does need to be a good speaker.

While I agree with the intent behind his comment, I don't agree with the modality. Let me explain. His thought is that if you can't talk about who you are, what you do and how you add value then you may as well not do what you do as no one will discover you.

In the same way that there is little difference between someone who can't read and someone who chooses not to, if you cannot communicate your thoughts and ideas, have you really had them?

Where I disagree with his thesis is that I don't believe you need to be a speaker. Many introverts I know never speak but they get their message across (often better than introverts!)

I don't think you need to be a good speaker but you do need to be a good communicator. You need to be able to convey your ideas in a manner that others can digest, understand and act upon.

Whether it is written, spoken, sung or done in sign language, the ability to communicate your thoughts, desires and ideas is important.

How well do you communicate?
What is your preferred modality?
How can you get better at it?

If I can help, please get in touch.

PS The latest episode of the Get More Success show features a husband and wife couple who have worked together for over 20 years.
Communication and humour is a big key to their success. Listen to the episode here.

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Take the Time to Take the Time

Take the Time to Take the Time

Monday, 23 March 2020

What In The World?

What In The World?

Monday, 16 March 2020

Exiled for the Good of the Realm

Exiled for the Good of the Realm

Monday, 2 March 2020

Are You Licensed to Save What You Love?

Are You Licensed to Save What You Love?

Monday, 24 February 2020

How to Get the Best Decision

How to Get The Best Decision

Monday, 17 February 2020

It's Not You, It's How You Do It!

It's Not You, It's How You Do It

Monday, 10 February 2020

Do You Really Need to Be A Good Speaker?

Do You Really Need to Be a Good Speaker?

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