A breathtaking view! 100% delighted with our Queenstown training spot, even if it was a little hard to focus at times. As always, it was great working with Marg Paramore and the exceptional Placemakers leaders down South, optimising their leadership performance and potential. As the quote from John

We are celebrating! May 2023 marks an exciting milestone for Mather Consulting Ltd…. 7 years in business, working with incredible people and client organisations across NZ. I am proud and grateful for every experience that has got us to this point. This is a moment to also acknowledge

Leaders become great not because of their power or position, but because of their ability to EMPOWER others.  And these PlaceMakers leaders are investing in their development to grow their leadership, empower others and have a positive impact on their teams and their customers.  A big shout-out

“I have confidence in our leadership team to take the business forward.”  Rate 1 – 5.   This question pops up in most engagement surveys! It is one of the most crucial lead indicators in any business because senior leadership or executive teams influence much of their teams’

If you are thinking about what leading now and in the future means, here are a few key take-out’s from Kirstine Stewart’s book “Our Turn.” In her book Kirstine, currently Head of Shaping the Future of Media at the World Economic Forum, shares her leadership story, from her starting

Transforming your team environment to create a safe space for people to share their ideas and speak freely and openly will be one of the best things for your team, culture, customers and business. Psychologically safe and inclusive teams are empowered to activate their collective and diverse input

What is Psychological Safety?  It’s a confidence and belief in a team, culture, or organisation that one can share your ideas, speak freely and openly, and not be ridiculed or experience negative consequence as a result. Especially in today’s knowledge-based economy where new and fresh

What is The Working Genius? ‘The Working Genius” is Patrick Lencioni’s newest teamwork model. It helps people understand their natural talents (geniuses), how they can put these talents to use and most effectively contribute to work. As a result, individuals, leaders, and teams can better

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸! Do you ever see the frustration in your team when people don’t seem to “get” each other? This ‘frustration’ can happen when you have many different personalities, perspectives, and

Leaders, be sure not to miss the opportunity that the New Year brings to refresh and re-set as a team. Here are five ways to reconnect with what’s essential, celebrate achievements, and fine-tune team fitness to be your best in 2022! 1. Start Safely. Help your teams check in after their summer

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀?

What do you notice about the people who have the privilege of leading teams and organisations? How is it that they positively inspire and influence others in good and tough times? We think the “C-Suite” – the 6 C’s below highlight what it takes to be in positions of leadership. 1. Clarity