I was about to qualify in 1995. Team NZ was about to win the America's cup. 

I was being trained on a book about the vision-driven team.   Team NZ had..

1. a strong vision 

2. highly compatible team

3. flexible processes to encourage learning

4. the very best technology

5. trust

Of course, it had Peter Blake, but he was much more than just a sailor. He created the vision process.

Over the last year, I have written about my vision. The ReImagine vision relies on MYOB and US. Our reward is leadership in our field and a work-life balance.

Team NZ won the cup on a smaller budget. And many of you may remember these words, The America’s Cup is now New Zealand’s Cup.

Their strength off the water.

• Pride

• Honesty and Integrity

• Absence of hidden agendas

• Learning faster than anyone else

• Fun

• Openness

• Focus on keeping things simple

• Encouraging creativity

• The best possible foundation, no side hustles or distractions.

To make this work you need to trust yourself, trust your team leaders, trust your technology and understand what motivates you to go to greater and greater heights.

Lawson Accounting Team