Category: Manage and lead others

Investment banker, philanthropist, art collector and self-made millionaire Simon Mordant AM discusses his views on leadership, management and the valuable role art plays in the mix. Story by Anthony O’Brien and photo by Daniel Boud. SIMON MORDANT needs little by way of introduction. Renowned as one of Australia’s most successful investment bankers, he has a […]

By Clare Edwards Let me start by getting you thinking with a little puzzle. A bat and ball together cost $1.10. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Did you arrive at 10c? Then you’re a fast thinker. Answer to the puzzle at the end of this article. […]

Written by Phil Crenigan FIML, Executive coach and the Managing Director of Executive Turning Point.   Leadership coaching is big business. while it can have a positive influence on your career, much of the benefit comes down to finding the coach who is right for you. JUST LIKE LIFE, our careers do not run in […]

  The ever-evolving and increasing allegations involving Harvey Weinstein, the Oscar-winning Hollywood based movie producer, make for incredibly distressing reading. Even more distressing is the sheer number of female friends of mine who have taken to social media to post #metoo and indicate that they have also been the victim of sexual harassment, or worse. […]

Written by Nicola Heath When managed well, a star employee can be a great asset to an organisation. If not, they can become a toxic presence in a team.   Capable, high-performing star employees can be a valuable addition to a team – if they are managed well. Simon Smith is founder and CEO of […]

Written by Joe Hoolahan Founding CEO of JESI   Any journey worth taking often comes with its own level of risk vs reward. Ups and downs. The JESI journey has certainly had plenty of both. One of the greatest assets we rely on is our people. After all – JESI to its core is about people. […]

By Sharon Ferrier, Director of Persuasive Presentation In 1953 William L. Patty and Louise S. Johnson in their book “Personality and Adjustment” lamented about the youth of today and wrote about a quote attributed to Socrates “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love […]

  If there’s one thing that ensures team success, it’s trust. By Kate Jones   Trust is the key that unlocks the door to more innovative, agile and productive organisations. Yet it barely rates a mention in boardrooms across Australia, reflecting an even more worrying trend – society’s growing mistrust of institutions. Declining trust is a […]

Written by Paul Mead – Performance Consultant, Paul Mead Consulting As leaders, we understand that having a strategy is an essential part of success. But a strategy without action is just a pretty piece of paper. The strategic leader needs to be able to turn this plan into action, understanding how it is to be […]