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Consumers have made their opinions on corporate social responsibility clear. And when it comes to deciding where to direct their patronage, companies that prioritize social and environmental responsibility have first dibs. Rhett Power discusses ways for companies to adopt environmentally friendly practices as more organizations aim for net-zero emissions.  Environmental...

Burnout costs billions of dollars every year to our healthcare system and endangers the wellbeing of thousands–many of whom are women. In fact, research shows that more than 75% of Australian and New Zealand workers experienced burnout in 2020 which was above the global average. As women and especially mothers,...

In a world of ever-evolving change and uncertainty, leaders need many different skills to drive performance and deliver exceptional results for their organizations. The best leaders know how to motivate and inspire others. They do this through vision setting, aligning people on key priorities and initiatives, and holding people accountable...

Achieving success in your career is a fine dance between pushing yourself to bend but not break. The upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic has however pushed more people to breaking point and burnout among Australia’s workforce is skyrocketing. Having spent the last 25 years working with CEOs and many of...

Andrea d’Agostini is building businesses, fast. From his time as an actor in his late teens and early twenties, to his expansion of his entrepreneurial portfolio in the years to follow, there seems to be nothing he can’t do, craft, and attempt in order to make the world a more...

"I rose from humble origins with toxic family background. When I was 18 years old, I dropped out of college to support my parents financially and joined the Indian Air Force. I had to struggle hard to earn my livelihood. I sacrificed my personal time, invested a portion of my...

A study conducted a few years ago analyzed the impact of five operating levers—price; revenue; cost of goods sold (COGS); selling, general, and administrative expenses; and research and development—on the bottom line of any business. Specifically, researchers were trying to understand how each of these independently impacts the overall profitability...

Do your employees play the "blame game," or are they willing to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes?  Winning organizations and individuals do not make excuses or point fingers when they have not met their performance expectations. Instead, they freely assume ownership for the outcomes they have produced. Creating...

Sarah was super excited to be promoted to a leadership role. She’d worked incredibly hard to climb the ladder and be considered leadership material. She would now be leading the team that she previously worked with. This made her a little nervous and she was concerned how her team would...

If there's one thing every team wants to hear from a leader in every communication, it's gratitude. In addition to boosting your team's morale and motivation, public recognition also reinforces that you're paying attention to and supporting their endeavors. Even minor expressions of gratitude can have a major impact on...