Soft hearts, sharp minds: The tragic call that inspired the Lifeline movement
Sue and I are blessed with an amazing home. Our 1930s ‘federation-style’ house has been home to all of Wesley …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: Why NSW is ‘the belly of the beast’
Over three decades, my friend Rev Tim Costello has been Australia’s pre-eminent advocate for gambling reform. Over that time, Tim …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: 2023, a year for revolution
‘Happy New Year!’ That’s what someone awkwardly said to me as I hopped into the lift at our Pitt St …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: Hope in a housing crisis
As the end of the year approaches, I make time to reflect. What were the highlights of the year past? …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: No one should be alone at Christmas
Christmas can be a time when people experience profound loneliness – the increased calls we receive to Lifeline Sydney & …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: Beautiful and brutal
Last week went differently than expected – it was both beautiful and brutal. Here’s why… From 1995 to 1997, our …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: The 11-year-old who could change NSW
Who inspires you? Wherever we are, whatever stage of life we’re in, we can impact the lives of people around …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: The most underestimated attribute of a leader
Some seasons are richer and fuller than others. For me, this past couple of weeks well and truly falls into …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: The advise I’d give my 18-year-old self
If you had told me when I was a young fella that I’d one day be the CEO and Superintendent …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: Stories that made me shed a tear this year
This time of year in the business world is Annual General Meeting (AGM) season. In fact, some of Australia’s best-known …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: Staying ‘mission true’ matters
One of my all-time favourite movies is The Blues Brothers. Starring John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd, it tells the story …
Soft hearts, sharp minds: How are mandarins helping kids in foster care?
How are mandarins helping kids in foster care? Over the recent long weekend, my wife Sue and I spent some …
