A managing director arrives at her desk to a bottle of wine and a ‘thank you’ note from her team. They’re expressing gratitude for a fun afternoon away from the office celebrating the Melbourne Cup as a team. No leave time was recorded – the out-of-office activity was a gesture of goodwill. The managing director understands the importance of developing a culture of […]
‘Corrine’ is a hard worker who consistently smashes her KPIs. Over time, she becomes invaluable to her employer, who rewards her by promoting her to a position of authority. It’s a well-deserved win – simply put, she’s the best person for the job. Corrine, however, doesn’t agree. She believes she has tricked her way into the C-suite and […]
This year I’ve been vocal on why leadership is failing in Australia. In my recent interview with Dynamic Business, I drew a sharp contrast between fields of elite performance (such as sports, chess, science, music and the performing arts) and the mediocrity of business leadership. My thesis was a simple one. In these elite fields, […]
Australia’s organisations are facing a leadership crisis, according to a management consultant who claims mediocrity prevails because too few businesses cultivate the necessary behaviours in the people they promote. Speaking to Dynamic Business, Anthony Mitchell, co-founder of strategic advisory firm Bendelta, provided a frank assessment of organisational leadership in Australia. He also highlighted the leadership […]
Leadership is the ability to direct, create, inspire and influence. It requires flexibility; leaders must roll with the punches, be open to change and continuously look for opportunities to move forward. Most importantly, leadership is about motivation. It is about growing others while they work with you towards a common goal. Great leaders have specific […]
Forget the self-help books. If you want to be a leader, use common sense. Here are a few of the so-called trendy tactics you should ignore.
People are working harder and longer than ever. Those who are able to make good decisions quickly, and implement them, are able to cut through clutter and get things done.
Running a successful business depends on knowing the difference between a leader and a manager, and being able to combine the best attributes of both roles to become an effective ‘managerial leader’. Are you a great manager? Or do you see yourself as an inspired leader? If you are in an SME environment, picking one […]
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