Are You Fit For Leadership?
This article explains the importance of finding the right type of leader for the right kind of problem. In doing so it makes an analogical link between athletes and their sports, and leaders and their teams.
Entries by David Neal
Why we helped create a medicinal cannabis platform designed specifically for Australian Veterans
An article by David Neal (Director), The Eighth Mile Consulting In 2017, I medically discharged from the Australian Army due to a myriad of injuries that were gained throughout my time in the Infantry Corps. This is not unusual or special in any way, in fact it is quite a regular occurrence for serving members […]
What Do You Know? Facts vs Assumptions
My father is one of the most intelligent people I know, blessed with a highly analytical brain, and an ability to simplify the complex. He once challenged a younger version of myself, when I was massively overthinking about an issue. During one of my lengthy rants he stopped me abruptly and asked, “what is it […]
Leadership Lessons – From a 22yo Nobody
I left school at 18 years of age and joined the Australian Army where I undertook 4 years of tertiary and leadership training with the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Royal Military College Duntroon. Most of what I learnt in that time was structured academic education about leadership, management and tactics. I then graduated […]
‘Flow Like Water’: Bypassing Obstructionism
When I joined the Australian Army as an Officer Cadet in 2006, my goals were to: Lead soldiers into battle, Positively influence their lives, and Make a positive difference in the world. Throughout my time in the military my understanding of successful leadership techniques has dramatically evolved from a rigid, authoritative and top-down approach to […]
Red Eye Apps – SaaS by Storm!
A formidable line-up! The Eighth Mile Consulting teamed with Change Agency supporting Red Eye Apps in enhancing Sales Strategy, and delivering advanced Sales Training.
It’s All About The Humans: Effecting Change Management
For the last year Jonathan Clark and myself have been intimately involved with the implementation of a large scale Information Technology (IT) project which influenced almost all aspects of the broader organisation’s finance, sub-projects, customer data, product information, operations, manufacturing capabilities, retail centres etc. Prior to this project we were involved in numerous technology based projects within […]
The ‘Fog of War’ – Making Effective Business Decisions on Time
As leaders and managers, it is our responsibility to find credible information which assists practical and informed decision-making. Unfortunately, decisions often have to be made without all the necessary information available. A decision maker in these circumstances will often leverage from their previous experience, the business risks associated with the decision, and levels of authority bestowed […]
Are you a STAR Challenger? Or a STAR Performer?
“I always likened the STAR method to that of a quick SMEAC. It was much easier as the interviewer when the interviewee presented their thoughts in a logical manner, not only because I had to write them down but also it’s easier to digest.“ Rob, Recruiter, ex-military “Hard to break the barrier sometimes not through […]
