Are you a FAKE leader?
Are you a successful leader but sometimes feel like it was a stroke of luck instead of hard work that made it happen? Do you think you give the impression of being more competent than you really are, or when you receive a promotion or an award, you struggle to accept it until you see […]
When Teams Work Best
Teams are everywhere in business and industry, and in government, schools, hospitals and professional associations — indeed, almost everywhere where people gather to get things done. But some teams work better than others. What does it take to make teams work effectively? To answer that question, more than 6,000 team members in a variety of […]
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce – Supply Chain & Logistics Conference 2012
The opportunity to work with inspiring leaders is rare, but I had the opportunity to sit on a fantastic panel of industry leaders at the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in Brisbane. What a panel with Hayley Gibbs from Transpacific industries group, Greg Muscat from DP World, Bree Pitcher from Stanwell Corporation, Paul Kahlert from All […]
Building a Female Eco-System in Leadership
To have the best shot at lasting success, it is important that women in business don’t remain on the surface of the business world. Business women need to weave themselves into an eco-system where they can offer and receive professional support. The ‘boys club’ might not seem as exclusive as it once was, but the […]
Gender Diversity – Why We Need Men Involved
Although things are slowly starting to change, women are still not represented in any great numbers in management and leadership positions. The top roles are still dominated by men. Despite evidence showing that gender balanced organisations are more successful, change isn’t happening as quickly as it should. One of the reasons for the slow change […]
Keep your brain in good shape
When it comes to our daily or weekly workout, we often discount our brains as part of the program. We may focus on fitness or fat loss, and stretching and strengthening various body parts without considering the grey matter inside our skulls as requiring that level of attention. Our brains, like other organs and tissue […]
Are you a good mentor?
Formal mentoring in the workplace is being adopted by an increasing number of businesses to boost competency, morale and employee retention. History of Mentorship The concept of Mentoring has been around since the ancient Greeks. The practice is named for Mentor, who was the trusted guide and counsellor of the fabled hero Odysseus. He was […]
Millennial Leadership Style
As each generation takes up the reigns of senior leadership, they bring with them their own lessons and sensitivities concerning how best to manage not only their employees, but also their customers and companies. These values are based from the unique impressions of the current tone of the generation, and ensure for smooth and beneficial […]
Leadership and Ego
I always say that Leadership is an Attitude and Mindset not a role or title. However what happens when we step into a leadership role and our ego gets into the way. Have you seen this happen? While it takes a certain amount of ego to be a confident leader, how much is too much? […]
The Jerk!
They are real. They are out there. We have worked with them, for them and lead them. For whatever reason provenance has deemed necessary, there will often be that one person in a working environment that no amount of coaching or compassion will breach. These narcissistic jerks cause disruption, anxiety, pressure, and even hostile work […]