Posts Tagged ‘Success’

RB Australia – Marketing and Sales Conference 2010

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

It’s a little quiet in the office today with everyone a little weary and worn out from the last few days of beaches, parties, celebrations, spa’s … oh and work presentations and conference. Yep, it’s that time again, the Australian Conference 2010!

How one individual can make a mark at a large organisation

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

This is the story of Marc Fonzetti, Head of Media at Reckitt Benckiser. If you are a graduate looking for inspiration or proof that one person really can make a difference, then the details of his career climb is something you should read. I’m writing this for the blog because it’s a perfect example of [...]

Is it ever OK to fail?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative” – American film director, Woody Allen It’s a really contentious discussion it seems: Is it ever ok to fail at something as long as you have done so from a position of knowledge? There has been a really [...]

Your RB life is what you make of it!

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

When I read the title of a recently published book, I immediately thought – does this guy work for RB? Looking at the title of his book makes me think he could! Peter Buffett’s book is titled ‘Life is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfilment’ and this phrase really rings true [...]

But I didn’t study ‘Sales’ …

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

When I realized that I was going to ‘fast-track’ my career by spending the first 18 months working in Sales, I have to admit I wasn’t completely enthused. Targets, statistics, charts and numbers – for someone who lived and breathed Marketing at university I can honestly say I was slightly dubious…