Why leadership in challenging times matters more… My contention has always been that it’s easier to be a leader in the “good times” – when the market is a seller market, or there is an abundance of people and resources. Or when interest rates are low and there is relative peace worldwide. The test of … Read more
Every manager and leader knows this: We are caught in a never-ending work cycle, striving to meet deadlines, drive results, meet expectations and keep our teams on track. Let alone manage our long list of to-dos, must-dos and nice to-dos. The constant demands can affect one’s physical and mental well-being. I am all for dedication … Read more
To celebrate the arrival of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and a couple of business birthdays, I thought it might be fun to do something different. So this week’s post is by my good friend, Mr Tony Henshaw. Tony is an exceptional leader and director with extensive experience and immense knowledge, and I am delighted … Read more
In this week’s blog post, I want to dive into a critical aspect of leadership that is often overlooked – celebrating wins and successes. We all know the leadership road to success is full of ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Being a leader isn’t for the faint-hearted; it takes guts and determination with a … Read more
Ah, networking. So hated by many. The small talk. Sometimes with not-so-good food and mediocre drinks. The business cards that are wasted – given and received. It can lead many of us to want to stay home and hibernate – especially during the Canberra winters. I think that would be a mistake. Networking and attending … Read more
Welcome back if you are continuing from Chapter Four, and welcome if you are new. If you haven’t done the first step in this process, I would recommend you start at Chapter One first. Please also check out Chapter Three and Chapter Two. Just like leadership, this is not necessarily a linear process, but for … Read more
Welcome back if you are continuing from Chapter Three or Chapter Two, and welcome if you are new. If you haven’t done the first step in this process, I would recommend you start at Chapter One first. Although, like leadership itself, you can start from wherever you are. Chapter Four focuses on your leadership style. … Read more
Welcome back if you are continuing from Chapter Two, and welcome if you are new. This chapter is focused on your leadership values. If you haven’t done the first step in this process, I would recommend you start at Chapter One first and check out Chapter Two. What are values? Your values are the things that … Read more
Welcome back if you are continuing from Chapter One, and welcome if you are new. If you haven’t done the first step in this process, I would recommend you go and do Chapter One first. Based on what you learned from the first exercise and, hopefully, the questions you answered, you now continue your leadership … Read more
Some of us might be accidental leaders. We come to a place in our career where we are in a leadership position without planning or intention. Perhaps even without having the leadership skills, training, mentorship or support. We flounder a little, experiment, learn, adjust and grow. And if we have management responsibilities, with people counting … Read more