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Leadership expectations have changed. Managers are no longer expected to simply oversee tasks, manage workflows and keep teams moving. They are expected to lead through hybrid work, support performance, maintain engagement, manage change, communicate clearly, and help their teams adapt to new ways of working. This is why choosing the right leadership training provider matters. […]

Promoting strong individual contributors into management is still one of the most common leadership decisions organisations make yet remains one of the least supported.  A high performer delivers results, earns trust, and gets recognised. The next step seems obvious: give them a team. But the move from doing the work to leading people is not […]

Leadership training is one of the most common investments organisations make and one of the least interrogated. Courses are rolled out, workshops are delivered, and managers are given frameworks for feedback, delegation, and communication. On paper, capability is being addressed.  But when organisations step back and look at how leadership actually shows up day to day, the same patterns […]

Return to office has become one of the most debated people issues of the past few years, especially with the current fuel crisis where several governments are mandating that workers stay home to save on fuel and the cost of living pressures. For many Australian leaders, the tension is real. Teams are harder to connect, […]

As we step into 2026, leaders face familiar challenges but in a world shaped by hybrid work, AI, and shifting expectations, old problems demand new approaches. At IML, we see this as an opportunity: to rethink leadership and set the agenda for the year ahead. At our recent Leadership Outlook 2026 webinar, we invited Jacqueline […]

Explore how mentoring creates clarity, confidence and connection at every stage of leadership, with real perspectives from the IML mentoring program.

In a world focused on doing more, the key to productivity may be doing less. Donna McGeorge explores red brick thinking, the practice of strategically removing outdated, unnecessary or misaligned tasks, processes and meetings. By eliminating the clutter that drains focus and energy, leaders and teams can unlock clarity, reduce stress and achieve better results. This article shows how subtraction, not addition, can drive real breakthroughs in the workplace.

Every leader carries an inner story that influences their decisions, confidence, and ability to inspire teams. In this article, Mark Jones explains how limiting beliefs can hold leaders back and shares practical steps from The Story Code™ to rewrite your narrative, build confidence, and lead with purpose and clarity.

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