leadership
Whatever you think you know about ‘good leadership’ is wrong
‘Women need to act more like men at work.’
It’s a line oft-repeated and therefore implicitly believed by many — and at face value, i…
The road to inclusion: Four ways business leaders can promote diversity
Since our ancient beginnings, humans have been on an evolutionary trajectory thanks to adaptive intelligence. This innate ability to adapt t…
A ‘Sundar moment’: Why you should step down as chief executive of your business
Last week news from the US revealed Facebook employees were far from content with the company’s upper management, calling on the troubled…
Six tips for presenting tough information to staff
Think of the last presentation you gave that touched on some tough topics.
Did you manage to fine-tune your message to avoid confusion? …
Six tips to redefine your leadership style, according to a brain expert
Leadership plays a critical role in nearly all aspects of social, political and business endeavours. No matter how large or small the organi…
The stats don’t lie: Five steps to promote gender diversity in your business
Back in the early-2000s and pre-data-explosion, we didn’t have much evidence of the trillions of dollars women influenced in consumer deci…
Overcoming paralysis and fear: How to get staff to do what you want — part two
In my last article, I delved into why staff don’t bother to do what you ask and the problem of apathy. Instead of relying on motivation or…
Seven essential steps to create a thriving, respectful workplace culture
“One bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch, girl” is a puzzling aphorism, but perhaps the Osmonds were just being hopeful.
Eighteenth-c…
Is your leadership style holding back your team?
The demands of leadership continue to increase in pace and complexity. Leaders are expected to get more done. They are expected to be availa…
Overcoming apathy: How to get staff to do what you want — part one
‘Why don’t staff just do what they’re paid to do?’
‘Sometimes I feel like their parent rather than a boss.’
‘It’s exhausting con…
