It is evident that we could all do with a little extra kindness and appreciation in our lives – to ourselves, for ourselves, to others and for others.
Kindness and appreciation are given and received in many different ways.
Being self-aware is not just about understanding ourselves. We also have to be open to feedback and, most importantly, we need to be willing to do something about those areas that need change. And this can be hard work.
Read MoreNo matter what is going on in the world or in our lives, we have to continue to get sh!t done. Each one of us has our own way of getting things accomplished – little tricks or processes to help us get through the never-ending minutiae required to do our jobs and lead our lives.
Read MoreWhile there are many causes of lack of engagement, poor communication and low productivity, there is significant research drawing a link between these factors.
Poor leadership, management performance and communication => poor employee engagement=> billions of $ in lost productivity. And it’s hurting your business.
Read MoreWhether you’re talking about the field of sport, the arts or music, the difference between being a professional or an amateur comes down to the ability to support oneself financially. Simply put, professionals get paid, while amateurs don’t.
But there is more to being a professional than just receiving money.
Read MoreThe impact of COVID-19, including global lockdowns, company closures, employee furloughs, redundancies, isolation and constant changes in an increasingly uncertain world, meant that our collective mental health took a big hit. It is now estimated that 1 in 3 individuals are directly impacted by mental health issues.
Read MoreThere are many obvious, and not so obvious, signs of non-performance. It’s essential you recognise these signs and take action when they appear in your business.
Read MoreMental health has always been an issue faced by individuals and community and pre-COVID, it was estimated that 1 in 5 people were directly impacted by mental health issues, costing Australian businesses upwards of $10.9 billion per year.
Read MoreThis podcast is not just about ‘women’s issues’, it is about the stories created by social media, the danger of becoming a victim and avoiding accountability, and the power of resilience.
Read MoreImagine going to your favourite café, the one you’ve been going to for years. When you can, you sit at the same table. You order the same two or three things – a coffee and cake, sometimes tea and a biscuit – and you always leave a little tip.
Read MoreFeeling a lack of confidence, that you still have much to learn or that you are out of your comfort zone is not always a bad thing. In fact, these feelings of incompetence can be the inspiration and motivation for us to push ourselves to learn and develop.
Read MoreThere were some interesting observations and insights in this book and I’d like to share some of the key ones with you. I highly recommend this book for anyone in leadership or managing a team, or who would like to lead a business to success, or who simply wants to hear an interesting perspective.
Read MoreWe know that the more diverse an organisation, the more profitable, innovative and sustainable it is. And yet too often we fail to put this knowledge into practice.
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