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Do You Know Who I Am?
I’m penning this week’s post from Canggu, Bali, surrounded by its stunning coastline, vibrant food, rich culture, and warm-hearted locals. I’m here on my honeymoon. My (now) wife is laughing at me...
Your Next Emcee (MC) – Does the Suit Fit?
Last week I had the privilege of hosting the latest H&B Wealth Symposium in beautiful Bowral, NSW. The event was a standout, packed with valuable content, networking, and engaging discussions -...
Too Many Friends
This week’s post is a little different from my usual leadership content. I’m writing it on a flight back to Melbourne from Sydney, reflecting on the past two days at a conference in Bowral, NSW. I...
Stop Being A People Pleaser
One of the hardest lessons I learned as a new manager was this: leadership isn't about keeping everyone happy. Sure, gathering opinions from your team is essential, but when it's decision time, it’s...
You Tell Me
“Don’t come to me with a problem without bringing at least three possible solutions.” You’ve probably heard this advice before. It's often recommended that managers (such as yourself) use this...
Upset the Apple Cart
A manager approached me this week, frustrated that his 1-on-1s with staff had become repetitive and not as effective as they once were. He knew something was off but wasn’t sure how to fix it. After...
Work Won’t Love You Back
Raise your hand if you love your job. I ask this of an audience whenever I’m presenting at a conference or PD day. So far, in every decent-sized audience I've encountered, there are always people...
Forget the Chips
A manager recently asked me, “When should I speak during my team meetings?” She had come across Simon Sinek's advice that, “Great leaders speak last.” (If you're not familiar with him, Sinek is a...
The Promotion Conversation
“When am I getting promoted?" If you’re a manager, you’ve probably heard this question - and sometimes way sooner than you'd expect. Perhaps even from a staff member who’s still finding their...
Rise of the Ism’s
Sexism. Racism. Ageism. And now? Fat-ism. Or, if the word fat offends you, Body-ism, Weight-ism, or Size-ism. A recent article from US consulting firm Gallup talks about the social bias faced by...