I’ve noticed a few common themes emerging in my reading and research about the challenges facing our leaders. Other commentators, based on their perceptions and industry contexts, will have different views about what these themes may be, but the following four stand out for me.
Conflict is not a dirty word
Thursday, May 20, 2021Conflict. It’s a word that puts everyone on edge and brings up all sorts of negative memories, but it can actually improve group satisfaction and performance if managed carefully.
A wake-up call for leaders
Thursday, April 15, 2021Leaders faced massive challenges adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 (and beyond), requiring rapid, dramatic and at times traumatic change and decisions. Uncertainty and disruption became the everyday and many industries were facing scenarios they had never planned for.
Gimme the good news!
Thursday, March 18, 2021Last year (remember 2020?) I remember feeling sick and tired of hearing all the bad news. I’d reached saturation point and it was affecting my mental wellbeing. So, when I came across an article on the advantages of sharing good news, I was keen to explore it.
Culture Starts at the Top
Thursday, March 21, 2019A recent article by Nicholas Barnett for Governance Institute Australia deals with the role of Boards and senior leaders in create culture in the organisation (read it here). He refers to ‘Tone at the top’ which he notes as, “being a high bar for honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour noting …
Leadership Succession in Adventist Schools – A Partnership
Thursday, March 21, 2019Dr Peter Williams recently had the opportunity to present some of the findings from his Faith-based School Leadership Succession research to Adventist Schools Australia (ASA) NSW School Principals and Administrators (to view the PowerPoints click here). The findings presented centred around the leadership aspirations levels of ASA employees, as well …