--- title: Maximus Blog | Leadership, Strategy & Human Capital Articles | Maximus People and Authors description: "Maximus People and Authors | Maximus International’s Blog is where you can learn about a range of topic areas, including: Leadership, Sales, Strategy and Organisational Development." --- [![maximus](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396417636-gif/image1/headerLogo.gif "maximus")](http://www.maximus.com.au/homepage.aspx) 02 9216 2800 [info@maximus.com.au](mailto:info@maximus.com.au) [![blog](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-394688783-png/image1/wordpress.png)](http://www.maximus.com.au/blog) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-397290307-gif/image1/linkedin.gif)](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2883235&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396521286-gif/image1/twitter.gif)](http://twitter.com/#!/MaximusInternat) # A Maximus Exchange ## [3 things business people can learn from elite athletes](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/30/3-things-business-people-can-learn-from-elite-athletes) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 30, 2014 10:33:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-521682020-jpg/blog-files/li_na_2012_indian_wells.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/30/3-things-business-people-can-learn-from-elite-athletes) ****** **If the Australian Open has taught us anything this year, it’s that resilience and perseverance are the keys to success. Chinese athlete Li Na’s win in the Women’s Final after two failed attempts proves as much.** But can the keys to success in sport be of any help in the world of business? Absolutely! 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[Top Ten Blog Posts of 2013](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/15/top-ten-blog-posts-of-2013) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 16, 2014 1:54:00 AM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-521681160-png/blog-files/19-books-on-strategy.png) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/15/top-ten-blog-posts-of-2013) **Among all the terrific posts we published last year, be sure not to miss the most-read articles of 2013.** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/15/top-ten-blog-posts-of-2013) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2014/01/15/top-ten-blog-posts-of-2013#comments) Topics: [strategy books](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/strategy-books), [Competitive Advantage](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/competitive-advantage), [succession plan](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/succession-plan), [Resources](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/resources), [Sales Training](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/sales-training), [trends](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/trends), [Senior Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/senior-leadership), [Leadership Development Lessons](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership-development-lessons), [Organisational Development](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/organisational-development), [Strategy](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/strategy), [Harvard Professor Mills](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/harvard-professor-mills), [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business), [Tips](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/tips), [Maximus](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus), [overcoming fears](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/overcoming-fears), [Maximus Breakfast](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus-breakfast), [Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/business), [Customer Centricity](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/customer-centricity), [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership), [maximus recommends](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus-recommends), [change](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/change), [Leadership in Crisis](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership-in-crisis), [How To](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/how-to), [Peter Bregman](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/peter-bregman), [Harvard](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/harvard), [Maximus International](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus-international), [Maximus People and Authors](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus-people-and-authors) ## [Mastering Psychology: Ashley Monckton, Maximus International](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/10/31/mastering-psychology-ashley-monckton-maximus-international) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Oct 31, 2013 8:33:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-521681390-png/blog-files/ashley_monckton_v2.png) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/10/31/mastering-psychology-ashley-monckton-maximus-international) **** ****Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”********– Mahatma Gandhi*.*** Leading Maximus International’s Psychometric Assessment and Capability Department at Maximus’ Sydney Office is [Ashley Monckton](http://www.maximus.com.au/people/maximus_people/ashley_monckton.aspx). “I’m committed to helping my clients improve the efficacy of their recruitment and development process, and to attract the industry’s top performers”, says Ashley. 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He can swim more than 100 metres down into the depths of the ocean and can hold his breath for almost 10 minutes. 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A self-confessed people person, this is a vision she strives to role model, “I thrive off developing lasting relationships with both colleagues and clients. I have a genuine interest in understanding others’ points of view and being conscious of how to maximise each individual; I really enjoy bringing out the best in people”.   [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/05/28/excelling-through-change-jennifer-yee) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/05/28/excelling-through-change-jennifer-yee#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business), [Business Consultant](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/business-consultant), [Maximus People and Authors](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/maximus-people-and-authors) ## [Accounting for Outcomes: Introducing Scott Stacey](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/04/26/accounting-for-outcomes-introducing-scott-stacey) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Apr 26, 2013 7:54:00 PM [![](http://www.maximus.com.au/Libraries/Bio_Images/Scott_Stacey_1_Small.sflb.ashx) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/04/26/accounting-for-outcomes-introducing-scott-stacey) *Spotlight on Scott Stacey, Account Manager*   ***"You don't learn to walk by following rules. 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