(1 minute read) The impact and value of a positive and supportive workplace or team culture cannot be underestimated. One study found that individuals employed in a workplace with a supportive and engaging culture: So, how can individuals determine if the workplace culture will prove ideal for their needs?...
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(2 minute read) “With the right people, culture, and values, you can achieve great things.” Tricia Griffith When published in 2018, Daniel Coyle’s ‘The Culture Code’ was destined to become an international bestseller. The reason – Coyle unravelled and shared a mystery that has had sports teams, business leaders,...
(1 minute read) Employee engagement is more than just liking your job, it’s a measure of how committed individuals are to the company and its success. Engaged employees are more motivated toward the work they are doing and demonstrate a greater level of emotional investment in the success of...
(1 minute read) Over 35% of jobseekers are willing to turn down an otherwise attractive offer of employment if company culture isn’t a good fit. Culture Partners Research, June 2023 What was once a ‘nice-to-have’ – a positive, supportive, and inclusive company culture – has become one of the...
(2 minute read) In the workplace, our perceptions of others can significantly impact our judgments and interactions. First introduced by psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920, these biases can shape our overall judgment of individuals based on specific traits or actions. Understanding these cognitive biases known as the Halo Effect...
(2 minute read) Have you ever wondered why some organisations have a fantastic atmosphere while others seem to lack that positive energy? Well, it turns out that creating a great workplace environment is not accidental. It is, in fact, a reflection of the individuals working there and the energy...
(1 minute read) “More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity.” Marcus Tullius Cicero Have you ever been stuck in a quandary or predicament, unsure what next steps you should take? Well, there’s some great advice on this from author and thought leader,...
(1 minute read) Sometimes it’s the small, insightful realisations that can help developing leaders make the necessary shift from average, to good, to great. Here is one such insight we uncovered recently, from author and thought-leader Shane Parrish. “If someone admits they made a mistake, have the grace to...
(1 minute read) Authentic leadership adds a level of reality to leaders. Authentic leaders possess the qualities which create certainty while instilling loyalty. Authentic leaders are comfortable with their role and associated responsibilities. Acutely aware of their strengths and weaknesses, they have an optimism which permits them to achieve...
(1 minute read) “Long-term games may not provide immediate gratification, but they offer something much more valuable – success that lasts.” N. Ravikant While there are multiple leadership practises which, when combined, can lead to the success of a team or organisation, the adherence to leadership principles is both...
(1 minute read) When the Captain of a football team leads the players on to the field to the cheers of thousands of adoring fans, leadership can seem quite an admirable role. Who wouldn’t love the adulation and attention of the masses, the media attention, the sponsored events, and...
(1 minute read) No, we’ve not gone all touchy-feely here! The advent of a more empathic style of leadership has had its fair share of supporters. However, Neuroscience has recently uncovered that too much empathy can cause stress and burnout for the empathiser, whereas compassion produces feelings of concern,...