Posts tagged "leaders"

I’m an extreme introvert on the measurable scale that psychologists or coaches would use, but that hasn’t held me back. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Listening is one of the most critical skills leaders must have, and yet, for a variety of reasons, many simply don’t have it.

While men over-invest by up to 4%, women over-invest by up to 11%, hinting at higher hurdles for women to clear along the career ladder.

A whopping 28% of women and 45% of men consider women to be less qualified for leadership positions, so here is what you can do to reduce workplace bias.

All leaders need to be aware of the effects they have on those around them. Paying attention to employees and colleagues delivers massive benefits.

“I wore a backpack in my 20s, a suit in my 30s, and jeans in my 40s.” That’s how former-Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, describes his …

As the Australian employment landscape is about to undergo unprecedented upheaval, the nation needs strong leaders at every level of government, business, education and community. Bastion Collective founder Fergus Watts asks: where is that strong leadership?

Here are the words used to describe the inspiring women featured in SmartCompany's International Women's Day 2018 showcase.

We have talked a lot about mentoring this year. We’ve covered how to find the right mentor, how to be the best mentee, and what to do whe…

What makes a great leader can be an elusive concept. While there is no shortage of useful research or academic papers that delve into the ch…

It’s easy to be cynical about leadership. We’re constantly being betrayed by those who occupy positions of power and influence. Leaders …

The right encouraging words from a leader can play a key role in motivating employees, and determining how and when to deliver praise could …