Posts Tagged ‘Tips’
Cybersecurity Tips for Leaders
This week on The Leader’s Digest, I interview one of New Zealand’s experts on cybersecurity, Michael Wallmannsberger. As well as being hugely knowledgeable in this space, he’s a thoroughly nice guy! Check out the video to find out why you need to be ALL OVER THIS, if you’re a CEO, senior executive or board member.…
Read MoreWhy Brainstorming Sessions Flop – And 8 Ways to Make Them Fly
If you think brainstorming sessions are a waste of time, you’re right…when they’re not run properly…which is most of the time. Do any of these sound familiar? Only a couple of people are talking and the rest of the group are standing around looking at the floor, staying schtum. John from engineering is bickering with…
Read MoreWhat Wally Can Teach You About Leadership And Life and Why He’s My Knight in Shining Armour
Knights in shining armour come in all guises. They’re not always on a white horse and don’t always have a six pack. Sometimes, you find them on Twitter. And sometimes, they’re an American dude who’s written more than 30 business books who agrees to mentor you as you write your first book. This week I introduce…
Read MoreFive Things That Will Make You a Better Leader (in under five minutes)
One of the most impactful conversations of my entire professional life, one where a senior colleague literally saved me from committing career hari-kari, lasted just eight minutes. I was with my fellow leadership team in a strategic planning session with our new CEO and I was hogging the floor, talking too much, and completely unaware…
Read MorePlace Matters: How Your Work Space Influences Productivity, Creativity and Collaboration
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. I don’t ACTUALLY have an office. Rather, I have work spaces I am drawn to depending on my mood and circumstances. And I’m a complete fan of the ‘no office office’. There’s my favourite café, Kush, where I can get the best Americano in town and soak…
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 More6 Wise Tips To Increase Your Productivity
There are profound lessons to be learned from our children, teens and young people in general. Today’s guest blogger is my 13-year-old son, Nicholas. He might be young, but he’s an old soul – and his leadership tips are spot on. My mum hasn’t been feeling well, so I decided to write her blog for her today. I know…
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