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WHAT’S UP WITH LEADERSHIP IN AUSTRALIA? FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The results from the largest ever leadership study in Australia have just been released. The Study of Australian Leadership (SAL) was conducted by Melbourne University and funded by the Federal Government. SAL surveyed 8,000 individuals across 2,500 workplaces. It involved senior leadership (CEOs), as well as frontline leaders and employees. Key findings: 1. Frontline leaders …

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF IT WAS YOUR LAST DAY ALIVE?

I recently read an article by American author Walter Isaacson about Steve Jobs. He tells a story about Jobs who, when reflecting on a decision to do something or not, thought to himself, what would I do if this was my last day alive? This reflection guided his decision. It got me thinking. What would you …

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS TIME TO LET SOMEONE GO?

That was the question asked by a member of the audience to Wayne Bennett at a corporate lunch I attended in 2012. Wayne shared a lot of stories and ideas that he has used over the years in becoming Rugby League’s most successful coach. The largely business crowd seemed comfortable with adapting his football philosophies to …