Trust me, I am not having a Mel Gibson/Braveheart moment, but reflecting today on a series of meetings and conversations I have had over the last two weeks, it strikes me that a pivotal part of leadership and business operations is an element of being brave. In a dictionary context brave means “to […]
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Thriving can only occur when you have a relatively full tank and sometimes, says Jane McCarroll, that can feel aspirational all by itself. She offers ideas on how to fill your own personal tank and thrive. Surviving or thriving? Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Basically, I think it is the lens we […]
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You have a job offer and you have a choice; will you negotiate or not? If you decide not to, and another colleague negotiates a $20,000 increase for the same job, over the next five years they will be paid $100,000 more than you. Negotiation skills matter. Over the last decade I’ve worked with […]
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Nobody really knows what the future of work looks like but recognising the value and respect you have for the people around you will ease your way, writes Jane McCarroll. She outlines her personal strategies to keep calm. The rise of AI promises incredible rewards but the unrelenting pace of the new technology […]
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Leadership development that works is a vital component to long term business success, says Christine Wattie. Leadership is the number one people issue in New Zealand organisations with only a minority of companies saying their pipeline is in good shape[1]. And, when asked, few people can think of a truly great leader they […]
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What happens when we put kindness at the centre of our leadership? My mother has always taught me that you’ll get more bees with honey than you do with a big stick. And, I’ve always operated with a spirit of kindness and paying it forward. What happens when we put kindness at the […]
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Is it possible to love your work and find joy in it without burning out? How can your business support you? Do you love your job and pride yourself in going that extra mile? Are you the person everyone turns to get things done? Do you achieve extra-ordinary business results and say “Yes” […]
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Wanting to get ahead in your career but at a loss for what to do next? It’s not easy figuring out how to get elevated to that next step up. Skills Group HR Manager, Anna McNicholl, put together these five strategies to help you get noticed at work and lock in that big promotion: 1. […]
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If you’re feeling too much pressure at work, try these five strategies to manage stress better. Shift your thinking We have all felt the physical symptoms associated with stress: the racing heart, the tense muscles. According to research, a simple shift in thinking about these symptoms may be beneficial. Instead of seeing your […]
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We can only ever be ourselves, writes Jane McCarroll. And, at some point, that has to be good enough. Recently I had the pleasure of catching up with Denise Marsh, author and IMNZ Alumni. Denise talks about her experience of coming back to work after having a baby and has some valuable tips and insights […]
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All too often, people confuse leadership and management. Many believe managers have staff, whilst leaders have followers. Both require similar qualities, including technical and interpersonal acumen, but these are not synonymous. We investigate the difference. You are a great manager. You meet your targets. You’re friendly and easy to work with. You’re technically […]
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“Helping employees improve their mental health is a good investment for employers because mental wellbeing of workers is good for everyone and enhances personal and organizational resilience, and success,” Jane McCarroll writes. Life isn’t easy for everyone. Not all of the time anyway. There are times when some of us are overwhelmed and desperate. Sadly, […]
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