When the disruptor becomes the disrupted: Seek co-founder Andrew Bassat on what happens when you get complacent
Seek co-founder Andrew Bassat explains what happened when the recruitment giant found itself threatened by new disruptors in the space.
Eleven pearls of wisdom from outgoing PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi
After 12 years leading one of the world’s most well-known food and beverage companies, Indra Nooyi will step down as chief executive of PepsiCo in October.
How do you know when to call it a day? A business owner shares his thoughts on closing down
There are a variety of reasons as to why a business owner may decide that enough is enough, and timing can be everything when it comes to closing.
The four words that will land you in strife at Netflix
If you work at Netflix, there's one phrase that you're simply never allowed to say.
The qualities leaders need in times of flux
In times of uncertainty and flux, people need to be led by someone who has the appropriate knowledge, ability, skills and mindset.
Why misspelling a name is more of a problem than you realise
Our names are central to our identity, so misspelling them can be detrimentally interpreted as attacking someone at very their core.
Eleven things startups can do to get their pitch deck on point
Every startup pitch deck is different, and every founder is different, but there are a few things they can do to improve their chances of success.
It’s time to stop procrastinating: How the “two-minute rule” can help
Procrastination is the enemy of many, but a simple and direct technique could provide the spark needed to get things underway.
Time to pay attention: What can stop your mind from wandering at work?
Paying attention and retaining focus can be challenging over the course of a day. So what can we do for brains suffering from information overload? The answer, according to neuroscientist Amishi Jha, is mindfulness.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman on how studying philosophy has helped him as an entrepreneur
LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partners investor Reid Hoffman has revealed how studying philosophy has helped him as an entrepreneur.
Meet Jimmy Hurlston, the lawyer turned entrepreneur driving a city’s love affair with burgers
The burger business has had a strong run right across Australia in recent years, and a driving force of that has been Melbourne's Jimmy Hurlston, better known by his Instagram handle ‘jimmysburgers’.
Be present in the process and other lessons from a champion figure skater
A brand is a result of the promises you keep and you keep those promises through every action and decision across the organisation. So, the processes used to achieve your goals play an integral part in the achievement.