The leadership qualities of a long-dead parrot

The 5 million Australians working in small business, many struggling to survive even when working 60-80 hours per week, can all tell you that despite leaders bleating 'we're all in this together', it is small business that always carries the load. Most small businesses are family businesses and unlike many of our recent leaders, especially those from union or legal backgrounds, they understand priorities and what actually works.

So, where do we find a Lee Kuan Yew – a talented leader that prioritised the prosperity of his nation and its people at the head of his focus and decision-making?

As for me, for the next 1,000-odd days until the next election, I'm going on a healthy diet with a daily jog followed by a refreshing glass of parrot juice.