Morning routine. We’re hearing about it more and more these days. Everyone has one, well, at least anyone who has one won’t stop repping it, so it feels like everyone is doing it––kinda like Crossfit and gut health. And why…
In one of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety closing statements, Senior Counsel Assisting, Mr. Peter Gray, remarked, “Inside the Department, officials are focused on policies and procedures being in place, standards being met, timing and formal…
Feedback; is it seen as a punishment or gift in your workplace? First of all, I love talking about feedback. Why? Because there’s so much we can gain from it! But not everyone has as much love for it. In…
“Never half ass two things, whole ass one thing.” A motto to work by, spoken by a true leader, Ron Swanson, Parks, and Recreation. Ok, so Ron Swanson may not be the greatest example of a leader in all areas,…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last 3 days, you would have seen that Woolworths have got themselves into a bit of trouble after disclosing a mass underpayment of salaried employees. Woolworths have admitted to underpaying their…
In a recent LinkedIn post, Richard Branson wrote about delegation in leadership. He began, “The art of delegation has its roots in accepting perfect isn’t always possible.” And here, in this first line is where the heart of delegation and…
Whether you’re from Victoria or not, whether you follow AFL or not, you’d probably be hiding under a rock if you didn’t know who Gillon McLachlan is––especially come September. The soft-talking, well-educated farm-boy that runs one of the world’s most…
Gary Vee is incredible. He has so much inspiring content out there for budding leaders to aspire to, it’s almost overwhelming. The fact he talks a mile-a-minute is a testament to how much he has to say, and also how…
The voice of a generation. Climate activist. Feminist icon. She’s everywhere, 16-yr-old Greta Thunberg. Since her plight began the pint-sized eco-warrior has shown incredible traction for her cause, and many are saying she’s shown more leadership qualities than some of…
A leader at the top of their game has a lot going on and a lot they’re responsible for. Often it can and will all get done. Because, the thing is, if you’re a good leader you don’t like leaving…
There’s a term in positive psychology that I love––positively deviant. It refers to a particular leadership style that falls outside the norm. Not in a bad way. It’s actually considered extremely positive in leadership to be a bit off the…
I once heard a CEO describe the difference between telling their team what to do and coaching. He said, you coach a team. If you start telling your people what to do, you don’t have a team, “you have a…
Do you have a poor performer (PP) in your midst? Are you too often seeing this person (or group) not meeting targets and not rising to challenges? Well, I’m not blaming you entirely, but with PPs it’s not always a…
How a good leader resolves conflict. You will never be a leader until you’ve had to deal with conflict. It’s just part of the job, no matter how good a team is, or how great a leader you are, there…
Look, not everyone is born a great leader. There are some exceptional, natural-born-leaders, but the truth is, there are more than a few that need coaching. So, if you’re not sure you’re built for a leadership role, think again. It’s…
Everything seems to shut down in winter. That includes immune systems. You start to notice employees going down one after the other like dominos. Until all of a sudden, you’re facing an empty office (and a tearoom full of Lemsip.)…
I am a big fan of Jacinda Arden, it’s no secret among my colleagues and friends. In fact, I don’t know many who aren’t constantly impressed by her leadership skills. Which are heavily rooted in her common decency and empathy…
I came upon a colleague’s post the other day about her all time least favourite interview questions. She’s in recruitment and I can just imagine how frustrating it must be. Anyway, a few of them made me uncomfortable, but none…
If you feel heard, you feel validated. This is a universal rule. Now imagine what it feels like when you haven’t been heard. It might have been a feeling you’ve experienced in your work or personal life recently. Maybe you…
I’ve been banging on about feedback and acknowledgement a lot lately. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to uphold your workplace culture; retain good employers; drive more inspired work; boost sales and quite frankly preserve your own…