Warwick Fairfax, Author at Beyond the Crucible by Warwick Fairfax

Oct 18

What is the ‘Beyond The Crucible’ Podcast?

By Warwick Fairfax Podcast

‘Beyond the Crucible’ host Warwick Fairfax shares the lessons he learned from losing a $2.25 billion bid to take over the 150-year-old family media dynasty he had be groomed to run since birth. From that “crucible moment,” he discovered a new vision for his life, one rooted in helping others overcome painful setbacks in their lives. Sharing the stories of men and women who have bounced back from devastating hardship and failure to live a life of significance is a key focus of ‘Beyond the Crucible.” Other episodes will explore key facets of the Crucible Leadership model, including understanding how you’re wired, crafting a vision out of your gifts and passions and how to bring that vision to reality. Be sure to click ‘Subscribe’ on your podcast app!

Sep 23

Adapt or Die: How Netflix Took Down Blockbuster

By Warwick Fairfax Reality

One of the most cautionary tales in recent corporate history is how Netflix embraced change and Blockbuster didn’t. As of 2018, Netflix, barely 20 years old, had a stock market value of nearly $165B, with 130 million subscribers in 200 countries. Blockbuster was out of business by then, having filed for bankruptcy in 2010 after incurring more than $1B in losses the previous year.

Sep 09

Embrace Change or Be Left Behind

By Warwick Fairfax Reality

Change is not easy, which is a major challenge for us because we live in a world that is forever changing. Technology is changing. The market is changing. The culture is changing. Not only is everything around us changing, but it seems that change is happening at an ever-increasing rate.

Aug 19

Reclaiming My Self-Worth After Losing $2.25B

By Warwick Fairfax Life of Significance, Refine

Growing up in a 150-year-old family media business, my self-worth was inextricably tied to the family business and the family dynasty. I saw my role in life as carrying on the family business to the next generation, and to honor the legacy of my great-great-grandfather, John Fairfax, and my father, Sir Warwick Fairfax.

Aug 05

Finding Your Self-Worth Outside Your Career

By Warwick Fairfax Life of Significance

For many of us, our self-worth is tied to our job and career. If we are doing well at our job, we feel good about ourselves. But if we are not performing well at work, life might not look so good. This may seem normal, so what’s the problem? Isn’t this just life?

Jul 15

Perseverance: The Key to Bringing Your Vision to Reality

By Warwick Fairfax Perseverance

Leadership is hard. We may have a vision that we are trying to pursue, but for some reason it’s not happening. We feel stuck. We feel despondent. We don’t want to give up, but what else are we going to do? We might even think it’s time to quit.

Jul 03

How George Washington Persevered to Lead America to Independence

By Warwick Fairfax Perseverance

One of the great stories of perseverance is the American Revolutionary War and George Washington’s dogged determination to not give in. It was in large part Washington’s commitment to the American cause of independence and his refusal to give up amidst overwhelming odds that was the key to the birth of the United States.

Jun 26

Gain Lasting Impact from Your Vision: The Jesus Approach

By Warwick Fairfax Vision

We have spoken of how inspiring a group of people with a shared vision is one of the hardest challenges in leadership. Growing your vision is not easy. Having your vision impact the world for generations is perhaps the ultimate goal for a visionary, but such a goal can feel like climbing Mount Everest. Impossible! However, Jesus did it. The key is to create a growing wave of ambassadors for your vision across continents and generations.

Jun 17

Why Inspiring a Shared Vision Is the Hardest Thing You’ll Do as a Leader

By Warwick Fairfax Vision

One of the hardest areas of leadership is to inspire a group of people with a common vision, a shared vision. Why is this?

Typically, leaders are in love with their vision. They have a hard time letting anyone touch their vision. More often than not, their vision is years in the making and a culmination of all their hopes and dreams.

Jun 12

Fearless French Open Champion: Ash Barty

By Warwick Fairfax Perseverance

On Saturday, June 8, 23-year-old Ashleigh Barty won the French Open Tennis Championship. She is the first Australian to win the French Open in more than 45 years.