Dr Duff Watkins - Never Engage in Civil War

                                       

 

Our host Robert Hossary explores the wisdom of author and executive coach Duff Watkins. Duff shares 10 powerful lessons that will make you think.

About Duff Watkins

Duff Watkins is Director, ExecSearch International - Australia, with more than 25 years’ experience in conducting searches across Australia, New Zealand, US and UK.

In addition to executive search, Duff conducts Executive Development Programmes for senior executives to enhance their skills, while on-the-job, through a specific and personal plan of action.

Duff obtained his - BA at Centre College of Kentucky - Master's Degree at Yale University and - Doctorate at the University of South Africa (in group psychotherapy).

Duff Watkins is a former group psychotherapist. He's past President of the Yale Club in Australia, a long-time Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. He hosted the international podcast "How Business Really Works" and is a founder of this podcast, 10 Lessons It Took Me 50 Years to Learn. Though born and raised in the USA, he is an Australian citizen.

Episode Notes

Lesson 1: Life’s a persuasion 03m 15s

Lesson 2: Style is not to be despised 06m 44s

Lesson 3: Don’t cling 09m 40s

Lesson 4: Most people can't support themselves emotionally. Let alone you 14m 46s

Lesson 5: Husband your attention 17m 09s

Lesson 6: Every person is a foreign country.26m 48s

Lesson 7: Just tell yourself the truth 30m13s

Lesson 8: Never engage in civil war 34m30s

Lesson 9: Above all else, do not panic 38m30s

Lesson 10: You deserve happiness as much as any person on this planet 42m34s