In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, it can be easy to overlook the importance of showing appreciation in the workplace. However, research has shown that expressing gratitude can have a significant impact on workplace productivity and happiness. In this article, we will explore the benefits of showing appreciation in the workplace, strategies for incorporating […]
For managers and leaders, it’s easy to spot the classic signs of burnout — fatigue, irritability, and decreased productivity. But there’s a less discussed, equally detrimental phenomenon: “rust out”. The concept, though less fiery than its counterpart burnout, can quietly corrode the very foundation of an organisation. Let’s delve deeper into what rust out in […]
When it comes to leadership, the Australian bush is a treasure trove of inspiration. Our unique and colourful bush animals each possess distinctive qualities, which can offer valuable insights into various leadership styles. So, let’s take a lighthearted journey through the Aussie bush and explore the leadership lessons we can learn from our furry and […]
Are you a leader struggling to manage a remote or hybrid team? You are not alone. Leading these types of teams can be extremely challenging for several reasons. Let me give you a case study from a client. Sarah’s Team Story As the leader of a small marketing team, Sarah was used to managing a […]
An organization needs to take care of more things than the profit margin to run a business. Profit margin is not the only way to measure a business’s success – satisfied employees at workplaces also speak volumes about the organization. Employee engagement is the ultimate reason behind the overall success of well-known businesses across the […]
Employee Engagement: Creating the Emotional Connection to Work Overwork, anxiety, and lack of challenge and recognition have coloured the overall emotional connection of workers to their jobs, according to a Towers Perrin study. Here are some pointers gleaned from the study on how to bridge the gap between how workers feel and how managers perceive […]
Many virtual team building exercises are meant to encourage your team to collaborate on finding a shared solution to a problem. A successful activity will provide workers with the opportunity to get to know one another while also allowing them to leverage their abilities to engage in a game or event. Excellent virtual team-building activities […]
10 Critical Drivers of Performance at Work – a case study. What drives high performance at work? Watch the video, or read on: I facilitated a session with a client to capture learnings from a significant crisis. To cut a long story short, we had some devastating bush fires here in Tasmania and my client […]
You can’t make people give you discretionary effort There are 4 key characteristics of a leader that people want to do their best for… I was meeting a business contact for a coffee recently and we started talking about getting the best out of people. My contact works in an industry that can be quite […]
Are your people critical flight risks? I was speaking with a connection of mine recently, who has just resigned from a long-term employment relationship. He was happy at work, enjoyed his job, and hadn’t thought about going elsewhere, but he was headhunted. He was a critical flight risk. I asked why he chose to leave. […]