The top five mistakes new managers should avoid
You won’t get it right all the time, but you can avoid these common pitfalls to become the effective leaders of tomorrow in future-fit organisations.
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.
Six ways leaders can boost psychological safety to drive high performance
Psychological safety in teams encourages open and authentic interpersonal behaviours, increases job engagement and satisfaction.
Stories of grit and courage: How leaders find their purpose
Peter Baines OAM shares remarkable personal stories and insights about what it takes to stand up as a leader in challenging times and how to use courage, compassion, and integrity to accomplish the impossible
The key to successful organisational change is engaging with your employees
As leaders, supporting your people through change can feel relentless. Here's the solution.
Top traits of exceptional service leaders
Happy customers are the result of a happy team. Monique Richardson shares the traits of service leaders that their people value deeply.