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In a world where uncertainty, increased risks, ongoing change and bad news are constant, leadership can feel draining. We can forget that creating sustainable leadership success is a marathon, not a sprint.  The result is that we struggle to cope. In fact, one in five Australians has taken time off...

With vaccine penetration approaching herd immunity levels, businesses rebounding and re-opening, and more optimism around a “return to normal” this fall, there is yet another pandemic looming that threatens business: A talent pandemic.  The COVID 19 pandemic not only radically affected our personal lives in profound ways, it also radically...

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, restless consumers turned to the internet to carry out their everyday activities and get entertainment. Countless innovations emerged during this time, but many of them could actually be here to stay for the long haul. Rhett Power covers four industries...

The very ethos of the National Mental Health policy is to prevent mental illnesses, promote mental health, destigmatise the notion of mental illnesses, enable the socio-economic integration of those suffering from mental illnesses, providing adequate care and facilities for rehabilitation and cure of mental health issues.  However, it does not...

As per the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s latest data, India has 3,268,710 active coronavirus cases. As of Friday night, close to 211,853 people have died in the country. This is an international public health emergency impacting millions. India makes up for 1.36 billion population which is roughly 17.7% of...

According to DDI research, empathy is the #1 leadership skill which helps fuel business growth, builds strong teams and contributes to career success. So why is empathy still overlooked as a critical leadership skill? Is it because it’s a “soft skill” or because leaders are unaware of how they come across to...

First things first, the moment you read “remotely”, you were excited but also unsure. Excited because you know it is a win-win situation and saves you so much money. As a startup, you do have your very own challenges and expenditure is a burden you don’t want to increase. Unsure...

Leadership, like our workplaces, is constantly evolving and right now leadership is experiencing a new wave of change. The emerging leaders of today are no longer waiting for change to happen, or to become a CEO or be in a position of power. They are demanding change and getting it...

If you are an investor or executive leader at a company, particularly in the middle market, chances are you spend time sourcing candidates for the C-suite on a regular basis—as growth often demands leaders with specific skill sets along the trajectory. Of these candidates, and based on what we’ve been...

If you work in a business partnership, or even multiple partnerships with different people or entities, at some point conflict is inevitable. And look, it’s normal. Wherever two or more people are involved, there are always going to be two or more perspectives, opinions, or issues of priority. These differences...