The five key ingredients that make leadership training worthwhile
What managers need to know before spending money and time on sending their staff off to leadership training.
What leaders can learn from the Woolies interview train wreck
Here are five key lessons to ensure leaders don't drop the ball under pressure – whether that’s in a difficult conversation, a tense meeting, a media interview, or a public presentation.
Moving from CFO to CEO: Five top insights for the top job
So, you’re the chief financial officer and eyeing the big chair – what do you need to make the transition to chief executive officer?
How parachute leadership can help build high-performing teams
"They assumed I’d do my best ... They piloted me into the sky, strapped on a parachute, and nudged me headfirst out the window knowing that I’d pull the emergency cord if things went awry." Anna Mackenzie explains why parachute leadership can help build the most high-performing teams.
How new leaders can use internal marketing for success
If you’re a new team lead, manager, “head of”, “VP of” or CXO, you have to be amazing at internal marketing to be perceived as a strong leader and make your first 90 days a success.
How Mecca founder Jo Horgan taught me to live a bold life and ‘always sit in the front row’
Inspired by Jo’s tenacity, author Anna Mackenzie started making big moves in life, ironically one being to quit her job at Mecca to start her business.
Three tips from a two-time founder for building a resilient company
In today’s quick-evolving and unpredictable world, startup founders are required to possess more than just the ideas and processes.
Mid-year slump: How to ensure there’s enough in your leadership tank
Before we run our leadership tanks to empty, we need to practice reflection and self-awareness, writes Peta Sigley of Springfox.
The 16 principles that define leadership at Judo Bank
The founders' philosophy on leadership led them to develop the 16 principles that define leadership characteristics at Judo Bank. Here is the complete list.
Five things I learnt about leadership from outgoing Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah
In February, as the world was just coming to grips with COVID-19, Paul Scurrah watched Virgin Australia go into freefall.