Posts Tagged ‘Suzi McAlpine’
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 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 MoreHow To Turn Irritation Into Inspiration
We usually view states like dissatisfaction, frustration and exasperation as negative. Admittedly, they are not as pleasant to experience as their opposites. The thing is… When you’re feeling satisfied, you lose the impetus to look for opportunities. Dissatisfaction is beneficial to the creative process. That annoying itch can inspire action. [Tweet “If you want to change,…
Read MoreInsights From An Epic Kiwi Leader
Recently I spoke to Peter Kean – one of NZ’s most successful leaders and all-round awesome bloke. As former MD of National Foods Ltd. for Australasia, Director on a number of boards – including NZ Rugby Union, The Lion Foundation and Sanford Fisheries Ltd – Chairman of the Bank of NZ partners’ Programme for Otago/Southland and previously…
Read MoreWhy ‘Slogging It Out’ Ain’t Always The Answer: A Leadership Lesson From My 6 Year Old
I’ve just spent the last half hour watching my six year old practice bunny hops on her scooter. CORRECTION I’ve spent a large part of the ENTIRE HOLIDAYS watching my six year old practice bunny hops on her scooter. Despite the dozens of hours of effort, she was making very little progress. It was excruciating…
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 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 MoreThe People, Places And Moments That Shape Your Destiny
There are people, places and events you encounter in life, that change your life. You know the ones – these are the things that on some level, you know there was “my life before x” and “my life after x”. This weekend just gone, I went on a course that was one of those. I won’t bore you…
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