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In the earlier articles in this series, we explored the profound impact that asking great questions can have on your team and how they can support you, as a leader, to transform performance in a neuroscience backed way. Now, we’re…
In different areas of life, we often use different language. How we frame up our conversations varies from home to the workplace, with family and with friends. When it comes to leadership, the central building block of our conversations, in…
With the pace of business growing exponentially, great leadership is no longer about having all the answers on hand all the time, and more about building a cohesive team and having the ability to ask the right questions, of the…
The pursuit of productivity is a golden opportunity to foster deeper satisfaction and joy for both managers and their teams. This goal is not merely aspirational; studies consistently show that highly engaged teams can be up to 21% more productive,…
While motivation is often regarded as an intrinsic attribute, there are some very real ways that leaders can influence the extrinsic factors that elevate engagement levels. And this is the moment to implement them. Studies throughout 2024/25 show declining employee…
“Because a stimulated intellect is a sine qua non to carry out challenging tasks, managers must consider establishing the right conditions in the workplace that encourage and foster vigorous social exchanges among the employees in their pursuits of intellectual curiosity.” …
You’re having a motivation slump at work. It could be as simple and as temporary as Mondayitis or Hump Day, or as profound as considering resigning. Either way, you’re experiencing a loss of energy, focus, and desire to do your…
If someone asked you to “make time” for something at work, how would you react? I’m guessing you might feel a tightening in your chest, or your head may throb. Perhaps your thoughts fly to your backlog of tasks and…
While many leaders are embracing AI at full speed, few are considering its cognitive, cultural, and developmental implications. AI is not just transforming how we work; it’s reshaping how we think, learn, and grow. As leaders we face a crucial…
We live in a world where change is constant, relentless, and sometimes overwhelming. Here in Australia, employees today face an average of 19 organisational changes per year, a number that’s almost hard to fathom. No wonder the willingness to support…
The recent 2025 Australian elections were charged by much stronger undertones than normal. They weren’t simply a nod to a particular party platform, but a vote by the majority of the Australian people affirming a set of national values, i.e.,…
Scarcity mindsets, rooted in vigilance, fear, and defence, were once essential to human survival. Today, however, they are increasingly maladaptive when now, more than ever, we need collaboration, openness, and creativity. This article explores how scarcity remains our neurological and…
