I was recently asked to work with the Year 12 (final year) students of one of Melbourne’s best secondary schools. As a time management specialist and global speaker I am not intimidated when it comes to taking to a stage - my usual crowd is full of seasoned business people,...

What is leadership? We all know by now it is not to command and control. It is not a top-down approach to getting things done. Ultimately, leadership is about raising people to their highest level of performance. It is about providing them with the confidence, tools, and support to deliver...

If you want to make it to the top of the business world, there are essential skills that you need to have. Some people are extremely driven to make it to the top, and this gets them to a certain point. But without razor-sharp cognitive abilities, you will likely be...

A recent analysis has shed light on the stark differences in climate change attitudes and concerns across the globe, revealing that the wealthiest 10% of people, primarily from developed countries, are responsible for half of the world’s carbon emissions. These individuals, who earn over $40,000 annually, contribute up to 40...

In a bid to revitalize its tourism sector and stimulate the economy, Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a plan to issue free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries, including China, India, and Russia. The initiative, announced by Cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana, will begin on October 1...

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs between April 2023 and March 2024 than initially reported, according to newly revised figures from the Department of Labor. This significant downward adjustment underscores the ongoing slowdown in the job market and is expected to reinforce the Federal Reserve’s anticipated move to start...

Malaysia's strategic efforts to develop a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) framework, fueled by government initiatives and collaborations between the public and private sectors, are positioning the country as a leader in AI adoption within the Asia Pacific region. According to Jan Wong, the founder of digital consulting startup OM Connect...

Northern Ocean Ltd. (NOL) has appointed Arne Jacobsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 20, 2024. Jacobsen brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as CEO of Orion, a joint venture between Hayfin Capital and Transocean, where he also served as a senior investment advisor for...

Disney's board has appointed James Gorman, the Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley, to lead its succession planning committee. The committee’s primary task is to identify a suitable successor for Bob Iger as CEO. Gorman, who joined Disney’s board earlier this year, is well-versed in succession processes, having recently guided Morgan...