The Leadership Shadow
According to the Australian Board of Statistics, women make up just over 50% of the population and 46% of the workforce, but are still vastly under-represented when it comes to leadership roles in business and government. In 2012, the statistics concerning women in leadership roles reveal these facts: Only 29% of Australian of Federal Parliamentarians and […]
Welcome To LeadershipHQ
Happy New Year! I have to say I am so excited about 2011. Don’t ask me why…maybe because I know this year is destined for great things for you, Leadership and me in the 21st Century. Firstly, thank you for taking your precious time out to read my first blog post! I have been thinking […]
Innovation Important Leadership Style
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss.’ In essence, it refers to the concept that a stagnant position quickly becomes useless, unable to move forward when the environment dictates. And in the arena of business, forward progress is key. When faced with change, the past place a leader wants to seek […]
Womens Leadership Brain Think
Why Is It That We Have So Few Female Leaders? What Is It That Holds Us Back From Reaching The Same Levels As Our Male Leaders? We’ve Had Our First Female Prime Minister, For Heaven’s Sake. Surely Things Should Have Changed By Now? But They Have Not. Sheryl Sandberg, in her TEDTalk, quoted some statistics on […]
How Are Performance Culture And Leadership Linked
Each workplace has a culture unique to it. A culture is, essentially, the shared perceptions, values, group norms and objectives/goals within a social unit, and includes how the unit solves problems, justifies themselves and interacts with each other. It can also include physical aspects such as the way an office is laid out or the […]
Can You Afford the High Cost of Poor Leadership?
Many of us have seen poor leadership in action – those bosses that drive away your colleagues and new hires in droves, possibly even forcing you to quit as well. You’re left wondering why the management hasn’t changed, even in the face of such poor employee retention. When leadership in a company is poor, millions […]
7 Laws of Leadership
I have put together these laws (when I say ‘laws’, I mean more like guidelines) for any leader who is looking for some direction – however, these are also great for making the most of life in general. I will expand on each one to explain why I believe they’re so important, and what they […]
Bill Shorten Leadership
While facing any loss isn’t pleasant, when you’re a courageous leader you have to remember that how you react is important, because everyone who follows you is looking to you for guidance during the tough times. An example of what not to do as a leader facing defeat is the speech Bill Shorten (former opposition […]
Why Your Organisation In Brisbane Needs A Leadership Program
The team at Sonia McDonald Inc. takes leaders and organisations to the next level, thanks to an extensive background in HR, development and leadership. She and her Brisbane team have developed the perfect leadership program for those wanting to step up their game – or inspire their team to do the same. Comprehensive programs have been […]
Free Leadership Resources
LET’S BE COURAGEOUS TOGETHER. *puppy isn’t free as I thought such a cute photo… We are committed to inspiring, supporting and helping you all be braver, stronger and better during these times. This is the best time to invest in leadership and your own self development and that of your teams. This is the time […]