2014 e-book: Motivating your Mind ... Inspiring your Spirit i
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December 2013
Dear Reader
This e-book has been compiled from the generous contributions of over 90 Australian, Asian, European, New Zealand,
South African and United States authors, industry experts, CE0’s, CFO’s, Company Directors and business owners we have
known and worked with in the professional education and MICE* industry.
Together, these e-book contributors have over 2600 years of business experience and 4400 years of people experience.
Some younger, some more experienced, yet all exceptionally talented, intelligent and gifted in their areas of expertise.
None of our contributors were paid for their articles nor were they charged a fee to be involved. There is immeasurable
value from each co-author’s contribution. I deeply appreciate their time and knowledge they have given to this joint
venture project.
E-book Purpose
This e-book was created for readers to enjoy. I trust the stories, tips, ideas, insights and case studies can benefit you at a
business, professional or personal education level to be of help in your future development.
As a complimentary gift and ‘added value’ benefit from our network of contributors, this e book is FREE to you as the
reader. As the reader, feel free to send this e-book to colleagues, business associates, friends or whoever you feel would
enjoy the content via email, social media links or in having a bite of lunch or chat with someone whose company you enjoy.
Special Thanks
To Monika Newman, owner of Absolutely Virtual based in Sydney, Australia. Thank you for saying ‘YES’ as our 2014
e-book designer, project coordinator and administrator with our worldwide contributors to help create this e-book.
Thank you for ‘parking’ family, friends and forest walks with your dog Alfie to complete this e-book. Your timely
communications via email, phone, sms and local meetings in Sydney regarding content and bio verifications has been
appreciated by everyone, yet none more so than me – thank you.
I am grateful for your energy, creativity, insight, professionalism, Sushi, good coffees and Lindt chocolates in 2013.
Also, a special mention to our webmaster since 1999 and a mentor for his e-books over many years, Mr Gihan Perera.
Thank you to each of our contributors
Without you, this e-book would not have the richness of your local touch and international depth. I have known some of
you since my University years, others have been amazing mentors to help me in my early career successes and years of
development into leadership roles (in particular Mr Tom Hopkins CPAE).
I have worked alongside many of you at client events, at MICE * industry functions or known of you through our mutual
experts in the cities in which we interact and countries that we have crossed paths during our travels.
Most of you are members of a professional association or organisation we have been a part of over many years. We have
either served in a volunteer role together or in similar leadership or Director Roles, hence I understand the ethics and
character virtues you bring to this e-book through your contribution and collaboration.
Thank you for your gift in giving to our readers and our mutual audiences around the world with your article(s).
Rob Salisbury B. Com., CSP
International Director
Strategic Resources International P/L
Australia | Singapore | USA
*MICE = Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events