Starting a new job can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. You want to make a good impression and set yourself up for success in your new role.   There are many unknowns and even fears leading up to your first day. Your success and satisfaction depends on numerous factors, many of which you can influence and control. Does onboarding and early support really matter?   Let’s delve into a few key points proving that it does and find out what you can do to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities.     Photo Source: Clay Banks, Unsplash It is critical to unde ..read more

Starting a new job can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. You want to make a good impression and set yourself up for success in your new role.   There are many unknowns and even fears leading up to your first day. Your success and satisfaction depends on numerous factors, many of which you can influence and control. Does onboarding and early support really matter?   Let’s delve into a few key points proving that it does and find out what you can do to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities.     Photo Source: Clay Banks, Unsplash It is critical to unde ..read more

In the last few years we’ve recognised that we probably haven’t had the opportunity to feel the benefit of many of the things that we take joy from. Covid has really challenged our opportunity to find joy in our life. We’re really talking about those things that are present in our life already…and the opportunities exist. But, if we’re not actively looking for them, and we’re not seeking them, sometimes they can pass us by.   I was recently asked to speak at an Aged Care Forum on the topic of ‘Joy and its Link to Self-Care’. This is a great theme. One that we don’t speak enough about, so ..read more

I often reflect on the position that sports-people have in our society. Fortunately, when things are going well, these people represent well and have a major positive influence on us. Sadly, it is the case that some sports people don’t live up to their opportunity. The parallels between sport and business are many and obvious. Yet, as leaders in business, we mostly don’t aspire to the same level of influence. Or at least, feel that the support we provide is somehow different. It doesn’t have to be. This is not a blog about sport or even about whether sports should be held in the high esteem th ..read more

Few managers and leaders are conducting useful one-on-ones and when they do, often miss the mark in making them effective and productive. There is value in learning how to facilitate a one-on-one that provides value for all involved. Two of the most important, yet under-rated skills for managers and leaders are listening and questioning. To be present and focused and know what key question to ask at the right time add value to any relationship and discussion. They are particularly important during one-on-ones with your employees and offer a couple of great examples of development opportunities ..read more

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Engagement at work matters. Employee discretionary effort and focus are being challenged for many reasons, including the labour market and working from home. People are finding it easy to find jobs and unemployment is at a record low. It won’t always be like this, however. Developing the skills to engage team members is important. Maybe, no more so than right now. In years to come, when equilibrium between employers and employees normalises, the investment in these skills now will be returned in spades.   The Reserve Bank of Australia believes that the unemployment rate is heading to 3.25 ..read more

Listening effectively is a key cog in effective leadership and building trusted relationships. We have all been exposed to those people and managers who do not listen well. In each case this distracted, disrespectful moment of poor communication is frustrating and does little to develop trust, respect and a willingness to open up and share your real thoughts. However, many of us believe we are better at communicating well than we are. It is worth checking yourself and reviewing how others may see you and your communication capability in reality.   The ability to ask questions to discover ..read more

Self-esteem can be a challenge for many. These difficulties have been heightened over the last year or so as we deal with the impacts and effects of Covid-19 and related restrictions. It has challenged how many of us see ourselves. However, it is possible to manage and build your self-esteem and subsequently, genuine confidence.   The term self-esteem is used to describe a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. In other words, how much you appreciate and like yourself. It involves a variety of beliefs about yourself, such as the appraisal of your own appearance, beliefs ..read more

  It is fair to say that we know more about the risks and benefits of working from home than we did 6 months ago. The future looks positive for remote working, with some caveats.   Remote working and the associated challenges and benefits of leading a team who may not be located in the same site, is becoming more prominent in business. This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. There are many potential benefits. Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective le ..read more