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Pollyanna Lenkic is the founder of Perspectives Coaching. Perspectives Coaching is committed to empowering and equipping people so that both they and their organisations can flourish, offering their clients the opportunity to gain the competitive business advantage by having people who are more empowered, autonomous, are more emotionally intelligent and ultimately more productive.

How can I motivate my staff?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 22 November 2011

As an organisation we have experienced significant change. I am finding it difficult to keep my team focused on our business objectives due to the cynicism that has resulted from the constant restructuring. My team members feel there is no point investing all of themselves in the project because it could all change tomorrow.

Honest feedback for business owners

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 3 October 2011

As a business owner do you hold yourself accountable for your own personal growth, development and behaviour?

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How do I get someone who is on my virtual team work under my direction?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 30 August 2011

How do I get someone who is on my virtual team (so is aligned to me as a resource because his sales territory and mine overlap) work under my direction? He thinks I am reporting to him and we are constantly butting heads over the strategy we should adopt with our joint client. We had a huge fight over it this morning. Neither of us report to the other and our respective management lines don't meet until we get to the country general manager level which is about two levels above us. What can I do?

Team happiness and alignment

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 1 July 2011

The team I lead seems to have varying levels of engagement, with some team members seemingly more focused on "what’s in it for me" or "what can I get" from any activity. As a result, getting the team to be proactive and to act with urgency is nigh on impossible.

Are you supporting the women in your organisation?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 21 April 2011

Are you supporting the women in your organisation to reach their potential so your company can reach its full potential?

Establishing a code of conduct for your business

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 17 March 2011

A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual or organisation. Related concepts include ethical codes and honour codes.

How do I stop team members gossiping and causing disruption to my team?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 10 February 2011

SmartCompany's article this week about Fair Work Australia overturning a decision to sack a worker for gossiping raises an interesting question. As a team leader can you influence a culture where team members don't gossip and back-bite?

What's the impact on your career when you reveal too much to your team mates?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 11 November 2010

Here in Melbourne we have been enjoying the Spring Racing Carnival. It's a festive time in Melbourne; a time to dress up, go to the races and enjoy the atmosphere with friends, colleagues or clients.

How can I manage my employees and still have time for my day job?

Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 28 October 2010

I work for a family business and have 11 people that I manage. I have a good team of people and we all work well together. My bosses are always worried that we will lose our people to larger companies who can provide better career opportunities. We don't have the same budgets that the larger companies have.
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My star performer is also the worst behaved person in our business. Help!
Author: Pollyanna Lenkic on 26 August 2010

My star performer is also the worst behaved person in our small business. They constantly upset other team members as well as refuse to talk/cooperate with others in the company.
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