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Do you lead like Trump or Harris?
Right now there is no better public example of different leadership styles in action than the US Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I was in Ohio recently working with some clients when the Presidential debate was on and it was fascinating to hear people share that even after the debate, they were…
How do you hold people accountable? (It’s not how you think)
Every leader knows that overall team performance is about each team member playing their role and part of your role is keeping your people accountable – but that can be easier said than done, right? The Harvard Business Review shared a study that shows 82% of managers acknowledge they have “limited to no” ability to hold others…
Newsflash: Focusing on your flaws is a waste of time
Want to increase productivity and engagement in your team? Then it’s time to shift the focus away from what they don’t do well enough, and on to where they naturally excel. There’s a real movement in organisations right now to help people leverage their innate strengths in the workplace and it’s no wonder why. A…
Effective communication – the secret to great leadership
When it comes to being an effective, successful leader, there is one skill you cannot do without – being a great communicator – but leaders don’t always realise that’s the crux of their problems. Some challenges you might notice instead are: feeling frustrated that people don’t take more initiative and keep checking back for clarity.…
6 Steps to Powerful Influencing
One of the biggest gaps leaders at all levels often have is not being able to effectively communicate. And despite their best efforts it can stay that way, particularly if they’re about communication in a very linear way. Yes, communication is the ability to give clear directions, hear questions, respond with answers, so that someone…
How your culture is influencing your recruiting success – or failure
If you’ve heard of ghosting, you’ll know it’s that modern dating phenomenon where someone you were getting to know disappears without warning, never to be heard of again. But it’s not just happening in the world of romance – it’s happening in recruitment too. A recent article in The Independent said that 8 out of…
Why yearly goals don’t work, and what to do instead
Have you set your annual goals yet? If not, good! Because today we want to share with you a better – and more realistic – approach to achieving things in the year ahead. We’re sharing 3 keys ideas today: Ditch annual goals for quarterly sprints Professional commitments that set you up for success A January…
Tactician ‘Best Of’ for 2023
The holiday season is upon us and it’s likely you are all set to don those swimmers and thongs and indulge with festive food. But before we close out the year, it’s always worthwhile to do a little recap. Why? Because you did some gutsy things, learnt some important lessons and achieved some big goals…
The skill that can change your career trajectory
If there’s one skill that can positively impact your career trajectory in 2024, hands down it’s presentation skills. Whether you’re a CEO, frontline employee, or shopfloor sales assistant, everyone needs to be able to communicate in an engaging and clear way. But if you think back to your school or uni days, you may have been…
Head down, bum up: the sprint to Summer
Do you know what starts mid-October and goes all the way till mid-December? We like to call it… the Sprint to Summer. Today we’re sharing the top 3 things we’re advising our clients to focus on NOW from a learning strategy perspective, so their team has what they need to finish out the year strong…
5 tactics to turn struggling leaders into high performers
When you become a leader, it can be like someone’s waved a magic wand over you and said: ‘Congrats! You’re now a leader of people. Go forth and be awesome.’ But more often than not, that career-changing moment didn’t come with one thing – instructions. You probably know what not to do because of the…
Feeling the pain of your performance review? Here’s 5 tactics that will help you achieve your goals this year
For many companies in Australia and NZ it’s that time of year again – performance reviews. You might roll your eyes just thinking about this sometimes-painful process, but it can be an opportunity to take stock, see what needs to be developed, and to plot a path to a better, more effective you in 12…
5 mistakes to avoid with your new training budget
It’s a new financial year, and you’ve got a new development budget – but are you using it wisely? If you want to get the most bang for your buck (and who doesn’t!), there’s a few common mistakes to avoid and some best practice tips to follow to get the best ROI from your people…
The future of L&D is outsourcing. Here’s why.
Do you see a need for more learning and development in your organisation but struggle to justify the time and budget investment required to add a new L&D resource? If so, you’re not alone, we hear this a lot from the SMEs we work with. And we get it. You’re probably faced with minimal budgets,…
The 3 easiest ways to nail your next presentation
Are you a leader who has to pitch ideas, speak to groups or motivate a team as part of your role but you get anxious just thinking about it? Or you don’t feel as confident as you would like to when you do present? Have you had that experience where you stand in front of…
3 Warning Signs Your Culture Needs Attention
If you were asked whether fast growth or steady growth was better, which would you choose? Most people assume fast growth is better because the faster you grow the more money the business makes, right? Ah, no. In fact, research shows businesses that opt for sustained growth over time hit their long-term financial targets sooner…
5 ways to navigate the January return to work (for you and your team)
It’s January. You’re sat at your desk. Xmas cheer feels like a distant memory. And you’re trying to get your head into gear for 2023. No easy feat right! It can feel like you need some serious willpower to refocus on work after all that eating and seasonal festivities. We get it. It’s something we…
Why driving growth isn’t enough
Have you wondered about the impact your culture has on your bottom line? It’s something we think about all the time. And it’s something you should think about too – because culture is everything. No matter the size of your business, the quality of your culture can make the difference to you achieving your organisational…
How would your culture stand up in a crisis?
Your business culture can really be tested when you, your team and business are placed under pressure and having to deal with a crisis (data breach, anyone?). In fact, the way you and your team react is driven by your organisational culture, and recent events got us thinking about how a constructive culture would change individuals’…
Five things you can try to tackle quiet quitters
All this talk of quiet quitting recently, or the quiet resignation, has got us thinking. Is it really about people being fed up with traditional working patterns, or is it something more? Have your people quietly quit, or are you leading a truly disengaged workforce? Quiet quitting isn’t really quitting at all. It’s a term…
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