Why ‘vertical growth’ is the key to excellent leadership and improving company culture
With vertical growth, we explore downward in ourselves to resolve our deep-seated assumptions, fears, and patterns in order to grow upward into our best selves.
The danger of being a toxic leader
Too often people experience leaders who lead in an imbalanced and uncentered way, focused too much on results or too much on relationships. This can lead to a toxic culture.
Why First Nations Foundation CEO Phil Usher embraces leading from behind
Leading from behind contributed to the First Nations Foundation being awarded the 2020 Indigenous Business of the Year, writes Usher.
Best management and leadership styles and how to use them
Before you ran a business you probably encountered lots of different managers in the course of your career. Some good, some not so good. And you probably picked up a few of their skills along the way.
“To my wonderful staff”: Resurfaced letter shows Joe Biden’s family-friendly management style
In a resurfaced letter, Joe Biden urged his “wonderful staff” not to "sacrifice" attending family occasions in favour of working.
Why you should stand up for your staff (and buy a Porsche 918 Spyder)
In an urge to appease difficult clients, many bosses are willing to throw staff under a bus. But the old cliché ‘the customer is always right’ is wrong.
Eight reasons why introverts make great leaders
I’m an extreme introvert on the measurable scale that psychologists or coaches would use, but that hasn’t held me back. Quite the opposite, in fact.
How to use deep listening to really connect with employees
Listening is one of the most critical skills leaders must have, and yet, for a variety of reasons, many simply don’t have it.
Great leadership is your biggest competitive advantage, so here are five ways to be memorable
‘People issues’ are often the most challenging times for a leader. So here are five tips for making the people side of your business work.
‘One team, one dream’: Three tips to ensure staff stay motivated
Company success and motivated and engaged staff go hand-in-hand, no matter the size or turnover of your small-to-medium business.
Are retrenchments and restructures the hallmarks of lazy leadership?
Can restructures possibly be good for business? What impact is the constant threat of restructuring having on employee wellbeing and workplace culture?
The road to inclusion: Four ways business leaders can promote diversity
If you embrace diversity and inclusion in your workplace, opportunities for greater success, sustainability and profitability will follow.