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I’ve chosen to write about ethics and leadership today. I think some people see it as a bit of a taboo subject, so I want to demystify it. Leadership ethics is something that plays on my mind as I see, hear and feel decisions made by leaders who are not acting...
If there is one thing that I wish I had learned about earlier in my career and in leadership, it would be BOUNDARIES. Knowing and exercising boundaries is one of the best and free leadership tools going. And judging by the feedback to last fortnight’s ENews where I...
Thanks everyone. A couple of minutes after we hit the “send button” on our last Newsy – “Show Up, Sit Down and Smile” we were receiving emails back from you saying how much the topic hit home. So we hope today’s does as well as it’s along the same lines! Today, I’m...
Have you ever gone into a meeting and instead of sitting at the table, decided to sit back from it? If you have, then my message today is directly for you. If you want to be taken seriously, not be overlooked and seen as an equal then join the group, meeting or forum...
Yesterday, deep in the middle of a coaching call, I asked “What do you really want to focus on in your leadership sessions? What would make a difference to your leadership this year as we work together? What is it about leadership that fascinates you?” The answer was....
I recently saw Martina Navratilova was at the Australian Open, that great event in the heart of Melbourne. It got me thinking about two things. Tennis and Skateboarding! Yes the two were my life for the best part of 8 years. During this time, I played with a beautiful...
So many of you will know I often say “Who you are in how you lead!” It’s a mantra I share a lot and for good reason because it’s 100% true. Another way of saying it is that “leadership comes from the inside out.” I’m prompted to share this with you today because it’s...
About a week ago I facilitated a webinar for members of Australian Women in Agriculture. It was called Leadership for Advocacy. A shout out to the 50 people who attended and gave their all to the practical activities. I love breakout rooms but I know this isn’t the...
Have you ever thought about what makes a stand out leader? And if you have, how you stack up? In my work as a leadership specialist, I see people put up their hands to lead without really knowing what it takes to even be a leader. True. Doesn’t make any sense does it?...