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The Power of Communication – The Real Foundation for Success
In the first article of this series, we introduced the business equation that makes or breaks companies in times of challenge: aligning culture, communication, and strategy. We discussed how, when these elements are in sync, they fuel sustainable growth, drive efficiency, and help businesses overcome adversity. When they’re not aligned (or realigned over time), they can kneecap our best…
Read MoreThe Business Equation You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2025
(Why aligning these elements now will determine your success this year.) 2024 was a rough year for businesses across New Zealand. The last quarter saw the highest number of closures, leaving many anxious about what 2025 will require from them. Understandably, many are looking to cut expenses, hoping to survive the turbulent times ahead. …
Read MoreWhat Story Are Your Shoulders Telling?
Communicating without words As you arrive at work, you see the familiar figure of a valued colleague walking towards you. They haven’t seen you yet, but you can tell immediately, that all is not right in their world. As their focus finds you, their face lights up and their shoulders lift a little. You stop…
Read MoreLeading Under Pressure
The role of leadership is seldom smooth. By definition, as soon as we realise that we can lead ourselves, let alone others, there is a feeling of responsibility and desire to level up that can’t go unacknowledged. On a good day, no matter what level or role we’re choosing to lead from, leadership requires us…
Read MoreA Deep Breath of Acknowledgement
Wherever you stand today is worth a deep breath of acknowledgement – and appreciation, for that matter. Wherever you stand today is different from where you stood at the beginning of this year, and there have been losses and gains for you to be where you are today. This is true of any year, but…
Read MoreNovember – Assess. Simplify. Focus.
With the new year almost visible on the horizon, time has already started to speed up as this year brings itself to a close. It’s not that long since we were preparing to welcome a new decade, and now here comes 2023. Rather than allowing ourselves to be carried away by the speed of the…
Read MoreAdvice From the Cockpit
I received a pep-talk from a friend of mine this last week as I’d admitted to being in a moment of overwhelm. It’s always encouraging to receive a slap on the back when you need one, and feeling that you’re part of a broader community of people ready to support you is invaluable. I’ve learned…
Read MoreFair Exchange #2 – Valuing Our Side of The Exchange
Last week, we spoke about the simple concept that governs every interaction we have with another person, The Concept of Fair Exchange. Understanding this concept is the key to whether our relationships grow and advance, or decline and fall away. It’s the key to whether we are energised or exhausted by such simple things as driving…
Read MoreSelf-Leadership & Handling Depletion
At a point where the world has been in crisis for a year, the psychology of leadership has changed. Even the leaders and team members most practised at declaring their energy and readiness are sounding less convinced, which is not really surprising when we’ve been making it up as we go along for an extended…
Read MoreSwapping Your Shotgun for A Sniper Rifle
And then it was October… October is always a great time of the year to reassess and refocus. The time remaining in the current year is short and illusive. Energy is flagging at the exact time we realise we need to push, and the next year coming is starting to broach the horizon. This year…
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