Deadwood floats: How to survive an incompetent leader
If you are a diligent, reliable worker being lead by a bumbling fool, here are some realities I’ve observed and tips on how to survive.
An epidemic of dissatisfaction: Why your staff are jumping ship, and how to stop them
What can be done about the apparent retention crisis businesses are facing? How can managers inspire and motivate their staff?
Five public speaking hacks you need to know
Just like learning to drive a car, speak a language or play an instrument, speaking is a skill you can master — but it will take investment and time.
Queensland tackles SME mental health with Australian-first wellbeing platform
A council in Queensland has become the first local government to provide businesses in its area with access to a free mental health and wellbeing platform.
There is no correlation between age and value, but ageism is always a sign of stupidity
The notion that age is a realistic predictor of relevance and value is bollocks. There are so many other components to throw in the evaluation pot.
Tiptoeing through the minefield: Can you pull off humour at work?
It’s time we had a chat about humour and jokes in the business world. It’s a minefield of potential opportunities for people to see you at your worst.
Seven optimum conditions for happiness at work
From quality leadership to honest communication and respect, here are seven ways to ensure you are happy and fulfilled at work.
Leaders might be advancing women in the workplace, but are employees on board?
While some in the C-suite are finally starting to think long term when it comes to hiring executives, many others aren’t feeling so confident.
A Goldilocks problem: How to get communication with employees ‘just right’
Ask people what their businesses need to do better, and they will say communicate. Whether it’s too much or too little, it’s never just right.
Ditch the trust exercises: How to break down barriers and bridge communication gaps
Well-designed team-building should target and strengthen relationships that are weak and disrupting communication networks.
A five-step approach to developing your intuitive muscle
Now is the time to listen to your intuition, truth and values, and to grow your business in a more authentic and passionate way.
My post about a recently hired chief financial officer went viral on LinkedIn — because she is four months pregnant
"I’d met a chief executive officer who'd just hired a woman for the role of chief financial officer … who it just so happens was four months pregnant."