Are you the new kid on the block? Have you joined an existing team? Are you wondering how it’s going to work out? How can I be a great team player? These are some of the questions that new team members ask themselves. We know from working with people just like you...
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8 Ways to Become a Better Team Member
So much effort is placed on the role of the Team Leader. While there’s no doubt this is super important, there’s a lot that you can do as a team member to influence the health and productivity of your team. I love and believe totally in the TEAM acronym – Together...
Kick Off Your New Year With These 2 or 12 Questions
With all the hype around New Year, it’s any wonder you can feel overwhelmed. There are so many commercial programs / tools available now that promise you the best start to your personal and professional year. I love the concept of a New Year to review, appreciate,...
5 New Skills Required to Lead in 2030 and Beyond
We live, lead and love in a fast-paced world. Nothing stands still! So, what skills will leaders need to lead effectively as we head towards 2030 and beyond? Leaders mustn’t be complacent. You must be agile and adaptive and must constantly reshape your leadership...
5 Ways to be a Futurist and Understand Megatrends
How much time do you spend thinking and preparing ahead? Do you find yourself making a “to do” list for today or jotting down your goals and plans for 5 or even 10 years from now? Time never slows. We are fast approaching 2030 and beyond. Then it will be on to 2050. I...
Which is Better – Mentor or Sponsor?
Relationships are one of the most important success factors in leadership. Interestingly, we are not usually taught how to develop effective relationships through our education and nor do we usually invest much time or effort into it throughout our career. Sure, we...
Create Your Own Leadership Manifesto
I can remember the exact moment when I was introduced to the idea of leadership manifestos. I was with Dr Brene Brown in Sydney around 10 years ago. It was before she become a global conversationalist sharing research about leadership, courage and shame resilience. To...
How to Speak Without Notes – Is this Even Possible?
I’m going to ask you some questions right from the get go here. How do you feel when someone reads their presentation word for word? Do you feel connected to the speaker? Do you feel a part of the presentation? Does it turn you on and do you want to hear more? So, if...
How to Get the Most Out of Attending a BIG Industry Event
Maybe it’s a field day, an Expo, a forum; perhaps a Roundtable or an international industry event like BeefWeek that has hundreds of seminars, forums, launches, dinners, luncheons, exhibitions, competitions and exhibitors. Whichever it is, it’s a BIG deal and you have...