Alan

Ad guy / Dad guy / wannabe Crypto guy 😁

[Big Brain Business @BigBrainBizness]

Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors, on the single most underrated trait that separates high performers from everyone else:

It's not intelligence, experience, or even talent.

She is direct about it:

"In my experience, in school and career, at work and at play, there are lots of talented people out there. But talent alone isn't enough. You need something more."

That "something more" is what most people overlook entirely.

"One thing that distinguishes those who really make a difference in life, those who really contribute, is passion and hard work. Remember, hard work beats talent, if talent doesn't work hard."

But @mtbarra takes it further than just working hard. Because working hard quietly, passively, and waiting for your turn doesn't move the needle either.

Most people operate on the edges. They show up, do the work they're assigned, and wait to be noticed.

Barra says that mindset is exactly what holds people back:

"Don't be content to work around the edges of your profession. Don't wait to be invited to important meetings or asked to work on crucial assignments. Instead, do what it takes to ensure that you're in the middle of your business."

The underrated trait is proactive hard work, not just hard work alone.

"Speak up, volunteer, show your enthusiasm, knock on doors."

And the compounding effect of that behaviour is significant at every level of an organisation:

"As an employee, your enthusiasm will make your job more interesting and get you noticed. As a manager, your passion will inspire others to join your team and work as hard as you to accomplish great things."

The people who consistently rise are the ones who stopped waiting for permission and started showing up like the work already mattered to them, because it always did.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

My favourite Christmas ad of 2025

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Chevrolet has outdone themselves once again with their new profoundly emotional, pro-family Christmas commercial.

Chills from beginning to end.

This is what it’s all about. Be ready to cry.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@Nigelrefowens 100%. Stop meddling. For every new rule we should remove 2.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@Brendennel We were poor, but I also think this was excellent coaching of the Aussies. It’s like they had our defensive playbook and simply ripped it open. Reality check for Rassie and the boys.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@Werries_ Absolutely the right decision and that of a gentleman who understands the game. The record is held by Brian Lara, one of the undisputed legends of the game. Mulder may well become a legend, but right now he’s unknown. And this score was against a weak Zimbabwe side. Respect!

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

“While Millennials and GenY are looking to moderate and find balance, many GenX and Boomers are going all-in to live their best life. Yet nobody is talking to them.” - Meredith Smith, Kantar #SXSWLondon #BrandInnovators

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

“You need to clean your home before inviting people over” - an open invitation to collaborate from Alberto Romano, Diageo #SXSWLondon #BrandInnovators

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

“Logic is dangerous. Marketeers need to take a creative leap” - Rob Pothier, PepsiCo #SXSW #BrandInnovators

[Ray Dalio @RayDalio]

https://t.co/Xpdl8fYoBg

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

I love this story so much

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1995, 14 wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park. No one expected the miracle that the wolves would bring

[📹 Protect All Wildlife]

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@20th_Centurygal 10. Obviously.

[Stephen Gibbs @STHGibbs]

The Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel directing the South African soprano Pretty Yende and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, in this pitch-perfect rendition of Amazing Grace at Notre Dame today.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@UlrichJvV Beautiful day for a walk in the Chiltern Hills, Oxfordshire, UK

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@VictoriaCoren You did

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@Xandra_KH Beautiful. Don’t let anyone ever tell you different.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@joy_zelda Absolutely nothing to do with you or anyone else on here.

[Alan @AlanBellZA]

@derekalberts1 @RassieRugby I was at that game and still have the jersey 😁

[Bronwynne Wiehl @BronyW]

Life is too short to be scared of being human 🖤

[Matt Turck @mattturck]

Us: “Super productive week, I’m fully caught up on email and almost done with my big presentation!”

Elon:

[Mark Keohane - RUGBY, CRICKET, SOCCER & MESSI @mark_keohane]

This is just brilliant 😂❤️🇿🇦