
"Skin in the game"
There is still some serious tension in our industry at the moment, with controversies erupting into arguments on social media. I have recently watched as one tweeter’s comment on the live export of sheep erupted in name calling and anger. Now for those of you with a strong view on live export, that isn’t actually the purpose of this article, so just cool your jets. The article is actually a reflection on the way we are influenced in our views on particular topics. This twe

What is your vision for the industry?
Do you have a clear vision for our industry? Are there things that frustrate you because you just can’t believe our industry isn’t doing something, or perhaps is doing something that you don’t like. I sure do. It has been a particularly big year for controversy for the Australian sheep industry, but the important thing is not the controversy itself, but the outcomes that can be achieved. I don’t ever want to be accused of not offering my view of where I think we should be

It's Your Fault!
We all have faults, or shortfallings. Every single one of us. If we didn’t, then we certainly wouldn’t be human. But how aware of yours are you? Do you work to improve them? Do you look for indications of what they are? One of the biggest traps for anyone is to believe that they have none. To believe that they have everything under control. And that goes for more than just the individual, but also for businesses and organisations as a whole. Believing that you have e