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Entrepreneur
02-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
I Build My Year With One Word — Why You Should Too
This is how I use one word to lead better, live sharper and stay focused. This is why you should try it next year. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here's one thing no one tells you: You don't need a list of resolutions to change your life. You just need one word. As I write this, we're almost exactly halfway through the year. 2026 is right in front of us. This is when most people forget what they said they'd focus on. I double down. Every January, I pick a word. One word to carry with me through the chaos, wins, losses and curveballs of the year. It becomes a filter for everything I do. I keep it simple and intentional. And it works. My focus filter I started doing this when I realized that goal-setting had become a check-the-box exercise. You write a list. You feel good for a week. Then life gets busy, and that list turns into clutter. Picking one word cuts through the noise. My word this year is WIN. That word shows up everywhere. It reminds me to focus. To move with urgency. To focus on results without losing my grip on what matters. WIN isn't about beating someone else. It's about being relentless with follow-through. Showing up when it counts. Pushing the needle. Owning the outcome. Making the decision, not waiting for permission. Winning doesn't always look like a trophy. Sometimes it looks like saying no. Sometimes it looks like trying again. This word calls me to ask: Is this a win? Not just for business, but for my mindset, my family, my team and my time. That's what makes it powerful. It's a word that checks me. It sharpens me. It stretches me. This is what I mean when I say bring meaning to the word. It starts as a guidepost. It becomes part of how you show up. Related: Are You a Winner? How to Truly Define Winning in Your Business One word. Many contexts. Some years the word is loud. Other years, it's quiet. Sometimes it lives in your head. Other times, it lands in a conversation that sticks with you. Your word shifts as you grow. A single word can carry weight across your business, your relationships, your faith and your mindset. This works because it stays flexible. It works because it fits real life. Forget the overhead You don't need a new app. You don't need a template, a whiteboard or a checklist. You just need one word. One word that makes you sit up a little straighter. One word that reminds you when you forget. One word that holds up when everything else starts slipping. This isn't about optimization. It's about clarity. It is also easy to remember. Don't underestimate processes that make your life easier. Sometimes, those are the best ones. I don't track my word in a spreadsheet. I don't write it on my mirror. I just keep it with me. It becomes part of how I move through the world. Related: 8 Winning Strategies for Succeeding in a Hyper-Competitive Market Words give direction Let me tell you something else I've learned. The word you choose will challenge you. It'll show up in places you didn't expect. It might frustrate you, hold up a mirror, or push you out of autopilot. That's not a flaw in the system. That's the whole point. You're not choosing a mascot. You're choosing a message. One that lives with you for 365 days. One that asks you questions and doesn't always give easy answers. This isn't about buzzwords or branding. This is about accountability. A good word builds tension. The kind that moves you forward. A strong word points you forward. The word brings clarity. It gives language to your process. It helps you measure decisions. Should I take that deal? Should I say yes to that partnership? Should I spend my time here? Run it through the word. You filter food through your diet. You filter money through your budget. You can filter your choices through one clear idea. Let that word lead. Let it guide how you show up, how you speak, how you recover and how you grow. Related: How I Turned My Learning Disabilities Into a Superpower What's your word? If this is your first time hearing about choosing a word of the year, consider this your invitation. You don't need a strategy or a system. You just need the willingness to try something new. You've got six months left in this year. That's plenty of time to bring focus to the second half. Or you can bank this idea and start fresh in January. There's nothing wrong with a word (of the second half) of the year. Pick a word that fits where you're headed. A word that you want to grow into. A word that reflects the kind of person you want to be when the year ends. Let it challenge you. Let it check you. Let it shape you. You don't have to overthink it. You just have to commit to it. Try it next year. See what happens when your entire year is guided by one word with real meaning. One word. One year. Try it.
7NEWS
02-07-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Senator Bridget McKenzie calls for government to intervene after WIN switches off free-to-air Seven network in regional Australia
National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie has blasted the Labor government for not intervening after WIN switched off the Seven Network's transmission in parts of New South Wales and South Australia. Viewers in regional areas no longer have access to free-to-air sport and local news, after an agreement was not reached to renew the current broadcast agreement. Sunrise host Nat Barr questioned McKenzie about the situation on Wednesday. 'Bridget, what's your message to regional voters who have lost AFL, local bulletins due to WIN's decision to turn off the signal?' Barr asked, after making the point it is everyday viewers who miss out. McKenzie resolutely replied: 'Access on free-to-air TV for football, cricket and, I would also argue, netball, needs to be able to be seen by everyday Australians through free-to-air TV. 'Now, government regulation has meant that it's increasingly difficult for free-to-air TV to operate and be sustainable. 'The government needs to get involved, not 'Anika, sit 'em down for a little chat',' she added, referring to Communications Minister Anika Wells. 'These are commercial entities having to make commercial decisions because the environment they're operating in isn't financially sustainable — so that's what needs to be fixed because we want to watch our sport in the regions.' Labor's Housing Minister Clare O'Neil said the denial of free-to-air TV was something she would take seriously. 'It is concerning, Nat, and you've brought football into it … and, you know, I don't think we've had a bigger footy fan in the Lodge than (Prime Minister) Anthony Albanese so I know this is really going to worry him,' O'Neil said. 'We're aware of this issue, I know our fantastic Communications Minister Anika Wells has asked the parties to work together and also is talking to her regulator about whether there's any regulatory action that can be taken here. 'So, the government is concerned about that. We want footy to flow freely across the country … the government is working with networks to try to resolve this.' Seven West Media CEO Jeff Howard called for a deal to be made. 'We have been unable to reach a mutually acceptable commercial agreement with the WIN network to provide access to Seven via aerial transmission in Riverland, Griffith, and Mount Gambier,' Howard said. 'Seven has not turned off our signal. We continue to provide our content to WIN for broadcast into these markets and WIN has made the decision to switch off the Seven signal to these communities.'
West Australian
01-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Auric snaps up key WA Munda assets in $1.4M WIN Metals deal
Auric Mining has firmed up its grip on the Munda gold mine near Widgiemooltha in Western Australia's southern Goldfields after striking a $1.4 million deal to buy a suite of key assets from WIN Metals, including nickel rights, water access and a fully equipped mining camp. In a move that management says will put Auric firmly in the driver's seat, the acquisition removes several hurdles as the company pushes to expand mining operations at Munda. Under the terms of the deal, Auric will pick up all the remaining nickel rights within Munda's tenements and exclusive access to water from the nearby 132N open pit. The purchase also includes a fully serviced exploration camp, six kilometres north of the mine, fitted out with solar panels, generators, bulk fuel storage and other infrastructure. The acquisition represents more than just a property grab for Auric. By consolidating the assets at Munda, the company now has operational freedom for the first time and puts the mine in play as a long-term proposition. Notably, by gaining full rights to all the mineral riches - with the exception of lithium still held by WIN - Auric is better positioned to ramp up gold mining without relying on third-party negotiations around the nickel. And with exclusive rights to the site's precious water supply stored in the 132N pit, which is a rare commodity in the dry and dusty Widgiemooltha terrain, the company has locked in a critical asset to keep its gold ambitions flowing. Auric made the first payment of $900,000 yesterday, with a final $500,000 cheque due to WIN by the end of July. Auric Mining managing director Mark English said: 'This acquisition gives Auric greater control over our destiny for open pit mining at our Munda gold mine. We've moved mining at Munda along rapidly this year and are pleased this hurdle to progress our future expansion will be removed.' Meanwhile, Auric has lit the fuse on a starter pit at Munda to grab a quick $5.3 million in cash from extracting 6100 ounces of gold. It expects to wrap up mining at the pit by October. The initial dig will kill several other birds with one stone. By pre-stripping waste rock at a 7.6:1 ratio while gold prices are flying high, the company is laying the groundwork to slash future costs and shield itself from market volatility. The early phase will also deliver vital insights into the broader orebody ahead of a major production ramp-up. Below the surface at Munda, a much bigger story is looming. At a 0.5 grams per tonne (g/t) cut-off, the deposit hosts 3.65 million tonnes grading 1.23g/t for 145,000 ounces of gold. If the cut-off is loosened to 0.2g/t, that figure swells to 189,000 ounces. A 2023 scoping study by Minecomp used a now modest US$2600 (A$3952) per ounce gold price to estimate a higher grade 1.716Mt resource at 2.2g/t gold, which, once processed could generate a whopping $76.9 million in surplus cash flow. With today's roaring bullion prices, that number could shoot well north. Auric is now gearing up to lock in plans for the much larger pit, with full-scale mining scheduled to kick off in 2026. From WIN Metals' perspective, today's transaction offers a clean divestment of non-core assets, which were not part of its near-term plans for its 180,000-tonne Mt Edwards nickel project. The Munda nickel deposit, while hosting an estimated 7260 tonnes of contained nickel, didn't make the cut for WIN's development priorities. WIN's managing director Steve Norregaard pointed to the sluggish nickel price outlook and the company's sharpened focus on gold as primary reasons for doing the deal. Norregaard said the sale has unlocked latent value from an asset the company wasn't planning to develop in the short term and funds would now be directed towards follow-up exploration at its 359,000-ounce Butchers Creek gold project in the Kimberley. The deal seems to highlight a rare win-win transaction for the mining sector, with both parties walking away stronger and better focused. As Auric accelerates gold production at Munda and WIN targets new ounces in the Kimberley, this asset swap may go down as a pivotal growth moment for both companies. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to acquire majority stake in Lauak Group
Bengaluru: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) is acquiring a majority stake in the French aerospace manufacturer Lauak Group to expand its footprint in the European aerospace sector and enhance its global capabilities to support key industry players. WIN and the Charritton Family, founders of Lauak Group, have entered into an exclusive agreement at the Paris Air Show and the new entity will be christened Wipro Lauak. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary closing conditions. Founded in 1975, the French aerospace manufacturer Lauak Group specialises in sheet metal, machining, welding, piping, and assembly. Lauak produces a comprehensive range of products from elementary parts to complex assemblies in structure and engine components. Lauak is a 50-year-old, family-owned aerospace manufacturer, serving as a tier-1 supplier to major global aerospace companies. Pratik Kumar, CEO of WIN and MD of Wipro Enterprises, said, "This planned acquisition represents a significant moment in the continued growth of Wipro Aerospace. Lauak's rich legacy in aerospace and specialised expertise align with our long-term vision of building a fully integrated, global aerospace solutions platform." Mikel Charritton, CEO of Lauak Group, said, "Planning to join forces with Wipro offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and internationalise. Together, we will strengthen our position in the aerospace industry and continue delivering high-quality solutions to our customers worldwide." This proposed acquisition will reinforce Wipro's position as a trusted industrial partner in France, driving innovation, creating employment opportunities, and advancing the nation's strategic autonomy in aerospace. The terms of the transaction include the establishment of a Board of Directors comprising representatives from both sides. To ensure the long-term continuity of operations, Mikel Charritton will remain CEO of the company.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Wipro Infra to acquire majority stake in French aerospace major Lauak Group
Engineering and manufacturing solutions provider Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) on Wednesday said it will acquire a majority stake in French aircraft parts manufacturer Lauak Group. Lauak Group is a 50-year-old family-owned company supplying aircraft parts to major global aerospace companies. The company, however, did not divulge the quantum of stake and size of the deal. "Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), a leading global engineering and manufacturing solutions provider and the Charritton Family, founders and current shareholders of Lauak Group, announced today at the Paris Air Show that they have entered into exclusive negotiations for a majority stake acquisition in the company. "The proposed transaction was submitted to the relevant employee representative bodies for consultation, and all necessary approvals have now been received," a company statement said. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, it said. Lauak Group and Wipro names would be combined to form Wipro Lauak. The deal will establish a joint Board of Directors with representatives from both Wipro and Lauak to oversee the company's future operations and growth. Lauak Group CEO Mikel Charritton will remain in his role. "This planned acquisition represents a significant moment in the continued growth of Wipro Aerospace. Lauak's rich legacy in Aerospace and specialised expertise aligns with our long-term vision of building a fully integrated, global aerospace solutions platform. Together, we would be positioned to deliver greater value, agility, and innovation to our customers worldwide," Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, said.
