Posts tagged "leadership"

Finding a kindred spirit in the business world has the power to turn strong ideas into wild success stories.

At the end of 2016, Toby Strong says his coffee capsule making business Podpac was in the “best place” it had ever been. But in a matter of only weeks, Strong was staring down the prospect of losing his business completely.

No women in the boardroom? Well, look, there’s a good reason for it according to numerous male bosses in Britain.

For starters she prob…

To get their business of the ground and secure the funding they need, entrepreneurs need to be focused, creative, and just a little bit charming. But, once there’s money in the bank and founders start taking on staff, how do those attributes translate into management?

Coming to terms with loss was one of the topics of discussion when former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed an audience of 5000 people in Melbourne earlier this month.

In seeking to motivate staff, the most simple and direct techniques are often the most effective, allowing leaders to gain perspective and d…

Have you ever worked with someone who was really effective in one role but then promoted to other roles, usually in management, and ended having no idea and no real capacity to fulfil that role in a competent manner?

A strong company culture is hinged on employee experience, but it must also be able to adapt and grow as the business does, according to HubSpot Australia’s culture and engagement manager.

Wherever you’re working, successfully navigating office politics is a bit like building a brand identity: people who do it well are able to clearly define and consistently maintain their public persona.

Companies with strategies to maximise diversity of thought and reflect the rich composition of our society will be the ultimate winners.

The glass ceiling still exists for women at work, writes Eve Ash, so we all need to rethink the concept of work in our lives.

Laura Huddle from Eventbrite wants to see more emphasis on ethics in technology, along with more women working in the sector.