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From leadership and company culture to self-improvement and current affairs, our blog offers practical tips and advice to help you learn and grow.
Discover how to become a more effective leader, build a thriving team, and achieve your ambitions. Among other things our blogs can help you to:
- Discover how to build trust, create a healthy workplace culture, and keep your employees engaged.
- Develop a positive mindset, cultivate resilience, build confidence, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Karen writes about things that inspire her in a hope they will inspire you too. Ultimately she’s strive to help you to become a more effective leader, a successful individual, and a well-rounded citizen of the world.
Sick of the Sickie?
Employee absenteeism, often due to "sickies," is a growing issue, especially during staff shortages. While policies like medical certificates may help, the key lies in fostering strong employee engagement, loyalty, and a sense of fairness. When employees feel connected and valued, they're less likely to misuse sick leave.
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Value Adding Performance Management
Performance management can only be effective when applied consistently and with purpose. The key to unlocking its true potential lies in the daily approach of leaders who guide their teams with clarity, coaching and accountability. Leaders must ensure that their teams understand expectations, receive continuous feedback and are held accountable for their contributions.
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Bad Blood
In the world of business, stories of corporate corruption often reveal disturbing truths about unethical leadership and the lengths people will go to protect their empire. One such tale is that of Theranos, a company founded by Elizabeth Holmes, whose rise and fall highlights the importance of speaking up, taking a stand, and the ethical responsibility of investors.
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Growing Your Emotional Intelligence
How emotionally intelligent are you? Most of us may believe we're self-aware, but research shows that only a small fraction truly are. To enhance our emotional intelligence, honest feedback from others is crucial—yet it can be difficult to embrace.
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Shifting Culture Webinar
Register now for our last free webinar for 2021. Come and join us! TOMORROW - Wednesday 15th of December, at 12pm AEDT.
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CEO Fires 900 Staff on a Zoom Call...
In case you’ve missed it in the news, the latest staggeringly poor example of business leadership is brought to us courtesy of Better.com CEO Vishal Garg.
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Assessing Character Through the Hiring Process
This blog explores the importance of assessing character during the hiring process, highlighting how ignoring red flags or prioritizing technical skills over character fit can lead to disastrous outcomes. Learn practical strategies for identifying the right fit by focusing on core values, observing behaviors, and trusting your instincts to avoid making the wrong choice.
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Diagnosing Performance Issues
Register now for our fourth webinar. Come and join us! Wednesday 24th of November, at 12 pm AEST.
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Lessons Learned from Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning'
Recently I finished reading Viktor Frankl’s famous book "Man’s Search for Meaning" and was reminded of just how much power we each have to choose how we perceive and experience reality.
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Just Deal with It Already!
Avoiding tough problems only makes them worse—find out how facing challenges head-on can save your time, energy, and success. Discover powerful tips for overcoming hesitation and taking control of your toughest situations today!
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Leveraging Executive Assistants Well
This week, we're excited to introduce "The Influential EA of the Future" program, designed to empower executive assistants and leaders alike. Through this program, we aim to help CEOs and business owners cultivate the focus and mindset needed to perform at their highest potential, ensuring they operate at the strategic level where their leadership can truly make an impact.
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Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew?
Learn how to set boundaries, prioritize what truly matters and stop spreading yourself too thin. Discover practical tips to help you thrive without burning out!
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Dealing with Reality
Discover how shifting your mindset and managing your energy can transform your experience, even in uncertain times.
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