Posts Tagged ‘NZ’
Are you doing DIVERSITY right? A quality Q&A with Tania Domett
If you’re still wondering whether diversity in the workplace is important…best you go hang out with the Flat Earth Society. As McKinsey & Co (and a host of other highly credible researchers) have shown, diversity makes your organisation more effective, successful and profitable. But knowing you should be cultivating and promoting a diverse workforce –…
Read MoreThe Hardest Change Of All
Today’s guest poster is Martin Fenwick, Director of Altris Ltd and principle of theCHANGEfactor. His book, The Change Factor, is available right here and is an easy read for those leading through change. Anyone who is familiar with John Kotters’ definition of leadership will know leaders make changes – whereas managers maintain stability. The struggle to do…
Read MoreA Thank You Message To Brett, The Homeless Guy In NYC, From The Antipodean Tourist Family
Every now and again, you come across someone who makes a profound difference to you and your life. Although your paths may only cross for a brief moment (in this case, several hours), that person’s impact is greater than you could have ever predicted. The interaction can touch you to the core your being…staying with you,…
Read MoreWise Words from Women in Leadership
I’ve just returned home from speaking on collaborative leadership at the 2nd Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2015. Here I am doing my thang. I’m the small dark blob in the distance. For more on collaborative leadership in action, download my speech notes or register your interest for our upcoming workshops (see how at…
Read MoreWhy New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (and 2 powerful alternatives)
Here’s a frightening statistic. According to the University of Scranton research, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s goals. Crazy right?! If resolutions or specific goal setting just ain’t your gig, don’t sweat it, you’re doing OK. Instead of the traditional resolution-fest, I’d like to suggest a different approach, which can apply to the beginning of…
Read MoreLogging Off and Lounging Out
This is my last blog post for 2014. I’m taking a break between now and the New Year to hang with the fam. I hope you have some serious down time planned as well. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for reading my ramblings on The Leaders Digest in 2014. To say this…
Read More7 Top Tips For Igniting Better Leadership
As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the lessons I have learned this year. When it comes to leadership, I keep coming back to seven foundational principles. Whether it’s through my coaching practice, in researching in the subject or in my own bumbling experiences in being a manager, the same…
Read MoreA Big Leadership Lesson From A Small Bird
This morning, as I stole ten minutes to sit in one of my favourite spots in the world (a little Chinese garden), I spotted a sparrow hopping about under the park bench. I watched him for a few minutes, as if I was seeing him for the first time. Sparrows are such ordinary, run-of-the-mill, kinda…
Read MorePhrase Your Praise: How A Leader’s Praise Can Influence Mindsets
I’ve just stumbled across this little gem of information. In this enlightening video clip, psychologist Carol Dweck talks about the results of a study she did on 5th graders, where she tested the effect of praise on mindsets. It shows the difference between praising children for their intelligence versus the effort they made i.e. “Wow,…
Read MoreBe The Change You Wish To See In Others
“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, was not only revered for her work as a civil rights activist, author, politician, and speaker (what a woman!). She also left behind her…
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