Start with the end in mind. The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has yielded a whole serious of recommendations, that without accountability, and a systematic shift in how values inform strategic and operational planning, recruitment and performance management and clear action plans, may not go far enough.
“If this is OUR shared history and we are really ONE, WHY would WE celebrate a day marked by such atrocities?” Australia Day evokes many emotions across our country, and at this time in our collective history, the Long Weekend celebrations are underpinned by deeper issues for our First Nation
It’s often the little things that cause Leaders angst. Like the time taken to simply sign an electronic document, when you don’t have your signature image loaded on your computer. You may ask yourself, Do I try and sign on my touchpad with no stylus? Wait I have a stylus –
And your team member is not your child. And yet, healthy workplaces do function like families – perfectly imperfect. Giving and taking, recognising the shift in family dynamics and caring responsibilities. Our household is a blended family and prioritising time with our kids, who are all adults now, remains vital to
“Hi, how can I help you,” asked my colleague when I answered his unexpected phone call. “Hi there, what do you mean?,” I replied “You sent me an email asking for help,” he said “Ah, no I didn’t. What are you referring to?,” I asked “An email came in. Looks
I was having a conversation recently with a client about the power of anticipation; its risks and rewards. If you’ve had staff that have developed a reputation for being negative, moaning about changing or plain pessimistic, it’s reasonable you’d find it disappointing and frustrating. You might be one of these
In an environment where everyone has an opinion, both online and off, organisations that get the balance right between consultation and making the tough decisions, actually inspire confidence and ultimately, have a competitive advantage. And yet, it’s not always easy. Healthy teams respectfully offer viewpoints as it relates to
Having just returned from my #USA2018 #LeadershipImmersionRetreat that I hosted, I wanted to share some insights this month on the Dignity of Risk and the benefits of a Pioneer Spirit, after being inspired by the Texas Long Horn Cattle. Man, they had big horns. Seriously. There are often threats to
USA2018 Leadership Immersion Retreat The countdown is on and we leave on the 4th July to begin our 7 days * 7 sites * 7 leaders – Leadership journey through Las Vegas and Texas! You’ll be able to follow along when you connect with our blog here and also via
“Can You Speak for Free? It’ll be Great Exposure.” Don’t Have a Clear Understanding of Why Speakers Charge a Fee? I wanted to help ease the awkwardness that can emerge when people on both sides, Speakers & prospective clients, don’t have a clear understanding of why Speakers charge a fee.