Leaders today know only too well the need to adapt, pivot, transform business operations to achieve and grow in the future. The challenge is how to lead these changes in a way that engages people, lifts pace of delivery and optimises your investment. We often see great ideas for change, but what is [...]
Authentic Leaders. How do you inspire others to be their true selves? Authenticity is not passive. It is about consciously choosing how you want to show up every day. How do you create an environment where everyone can be their best unique selves at work? Here are five ways to foster [...]
How did Dr Ashley Bloomfield respond to the petition by some for him to be nominated as New Zealander of the year? He replied with his view of leadership. | “Leadership is an Invitation to Collective Action” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield This I see as a genuine call to change, to make [...]
Use these five steps published by Allison Shapira of the Harvard Kennedy School, that others have found helpful, to first find your own sense of focus and then allow yourself to convey that reassurance to others. Pause and Breathe Put yourself in your others’ shoes Do your research Speak clearly [...]
How are you leading everyday? Here’s a very good reason to engage and connect people in a meaningful way. Photo: View from Black Rock, a great spot for team [...]
What stands out about top leadership teams? They think and act as leaders of the organisation first and foremost, rather than leaders only of their function or discipline. They see the leadership team as their first team or Team #1 (*). All teams thrive with trust, divergent thinking, healthy [...]
With the year coming to a close, we want to celebrate the leadership teams we have worked with this year, who genuinely believe in the power of collaboration. These teams have invested in their development, achieved focus around shared purpose and goals, have set up best ways of working and most [...]