Leadership ≠ Martyrdom: The Red Flags You Shouldn’t Be Ignoring
Let’s get one thing straight: Just because you’re good at your job doesn’t mean you’re supposed to do everyone else’s too. 👏 You’re a leader, not a landing pad. 👏 A team player, not a pushover. 👏 A powerhouse, not a people-pleaser. Here are 10 signs you might be getting taken advantage of at work […]
Forget Purpose: Let’s Make Our 8-Year-Old Selves Giddy and Our 80-Year-Old Selves Grin with Pride
Forget Purpose: Let’s Make Our 8-Year-Old Selves Giddy and Our 80-Year-Old Selves Grin with Pride Are you tired of social media feeds bombarded with preachy posts about “finding your purpose”? I bet you are. It’s time we changed the narrative. Instead of obsessing over a grandiose sense of purpose, why not focus on living a […]
What’s IN and OUT for Leadership in 2025
Are you ready to shake things up in leadership? The world is done with outdated, ego-driven, hustle-till-you-drop leadership styles. The days of faking it, exhausting yourself for approval, and pretending to care about people while chasing profits are officially over. 2025 is calling for a new kind of leader—one who is bold, kind, courageous, and […]
Episode 13: Lead with Love: Embracing Kindness, Courage, and Inclusion in Leadership
In this episode of Leadership with Sonia, Sonia McDonald dives deep into the essence of true leadership. She discusses the importance of focusing on kindness, courage, and inclusivity in today’s challenging global environment. Sonia shares personal insights, inspiring stories, and experiences from her journey with Leadership HQ, emphasizing how leadership is about serving others and […]
Episode 12: Empowering Through Collaboration: Leadership Lessons from Alison Covington of Good360 Australia
In this episode of the Leadership with Sonia podcast, we chat with Alison Covington, the founder of Good360, about the impact of compassionate leadership and resilience in the nonprofit world. Alison shares insights into how Good360 connects surplus goods with communities in need, addressing issues like digital exclusion and hygiene poverty. Discover how Alison’s leadership […]
What Courage Looks Like in 2024: Leadership’s New Frontier
Where is Your Focus?
In the past year I have really given myself some space and time to think about what I want for myself. Who do I want to be? What do I want to stand for? Why do I want to lead? What do I want my legacy to be? I know today at 52 (yeah I […]
Stop Being a Pushover
The voice that often proves hardest to raise is your own. Standing up for yourself in a professional context where you might worry about job security is easier said than done. It’s not just about making noise – it’s about echoing with confidence, clarity, and assertiveness. Stop Being a Pushover Read on for six effective […]
Our Matildas show leadership on the pitch
It has been nothing short of remarkable to see the Matildas, our national women’s soccer team, participate in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their historic efforts kept them in the competition all the way to the semi-finals, the best result for any Australian soccer team ever. The nation was there with the team when they […]
How to Engage and Motivate Your Team – Must Read
10 Ways To Engage Your Team And (More Importantly) Keep Them Engaged! “My Model For Business Is The Beatles. They Were Four Guys Who Kept Each Other’s Kind Of Negative Tendencies In Check. They Balanced Each Other And The Total Was Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts. That’s How I See Business: Great Things […]
