I am burnt out I hear you saying!!! I am hearing you loud and clear…. We all know what stress feels like. It’s that feeling of being overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly on edge. As leaders, we are more susceptible to stress than ever before. But what is stress, really? And how can we avoid letting […]
Have you ever been or have you seen leaders been thrown into leadership roles too soon or without the proper tools and training? What happened? Don’t throw your technical experts in the deep end by promoting them into leadership roles without the tools and skills! Leadership development is a must-have in today’s fast-paced, changing world. […]
Leadership Habits As human beings we are all creatures of habits and daily routines. Yes, even you and even me. Have a think about a usual day for you. Do you get up in the morning and go to the gym before work, do you grab that much-needed morning coffee from the café just down […]
In these economically fraught times, as we’re hit with headline after headline detailing the sad collapse of Australian home builders, one thing has become clear; leadership in the construction industry has never been more important. Indeed, construction plays a vital role in the Australian economy. It generates nearly 360 billion in revenue and contributes to […]
I remember just before COVID we had launched our Outstanding Leadership Awards. What a time to launch a global event. Wof our leadership programs,e had received 100’s of nominations and everything was locked in to deliver an outstanding events platform. The reschedules, changes in venue, stress, frustrations from finalists and more lead to me having a […]
With the world changing and evolving, more and more people are looking for courageous leaders who are empathetic to their plight, understand the social and economic crisis facing us, and can rise up to the challenge and take us forward globally. Courageous leadership is needed as a matter of urgency, to move us all forward […]
So, you think your boss is a narcissist. Research shows there are a large number of narcissists who become leaders. If you’re unlucky enough to have one of these people as a manager, it may be no consolation that you’re in good company. So how do you stay sane? What’s the best way to reduce the […]
I’ll be honest. In the past I was not a fan of doing things twice. If you are like many other people, busyness and fear gets in the way of building new skills, and habits as well as achieving goals. However today I am regularly shaping my saw and practicing, practicing, failing, succeeding, practicing, learning, […]
According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, the majority of people surveyed reported having a bad boss at some point in their careers. Working with a bad boss can be a challenging and stressful experience that can make going to work each day feel like an uphill battle.
Whether your boss is micromanaging, abusive, or simply ineffective, the situation can leave you feeling stressed, demotivated, and unappreciated. However, there are ways to navigate this difficult situation and maintain your professionalism while working with a bad boss.
We all know how it feels to be courageous. Whether standing up for a cause, taking on a challenge, or facing our fears, courage is essential to grow and thrive. But how can you show courage in everyday life?
Nelson Mandela once famously said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
This quote reminds us that true courage is not about the absence of fear but the ability to push through our fears and take action. After all, it is only human nature to experience fear. But it takes courage to make you do something even if you are afraid.
Building courage is like cooking a recipe. You can’t just bake a cake. You need the right amounts of ingredients and to follow the cooking instructions step-by-step to cook something delicious.
Well, the same is true for how to show courage in everyday life! If you follow our ‘courage recipe,’ you’ll learn how to take small but meaningful actions that will build your courage over time. So let’s get started!
