High Performance Cultures? A Question For Leaders
75% of all organisations are struggling to move to a high-performance culture, according to the latest McKinsey, State of Organisations Report 2026 However, when you strip away the narrative of low worker productivity, this remains a leadership issue – why are people disengaged, why don’t employees put in the required effort, why is the execution […]
Read MoreMaking decisions in uncertain and complex times
It’s not what we don’t know that will trip us up; It is what know for certain, that just isn’t so. is very difficult and very risky. And as the late, great Nobel Prize winner, Daniel Kahnemann taught us, humans are not ration and we do not behave logically. In fact, when faced with challenging […]
Read MoreLeaders Are Responsible for Workplace Culture
Since our workplaces started to open up, after Covid-19 lockdowns, there has been much emphasis on workplace productivity, with so much time, money and effort poured into employee culture programs. In this time, we have seen significant spending on learning and development programs, workforce productivity tools and employee psychometrics like LSI, MBTI, HBDI, Disc and […]
Read MoreOur Leadership Thinking & Practice Is Radically Out Of Date
Just yesterday, I said that most employee feedback is framed as a critique rather than an opportunity to improve a business outcome. But, if feedback was reframed, this one shift has the power to radically enhance performance and turn conversations into growth moments. Our deepest urge as humans is to feel that we matter, to […]
Read MorePeople At Their Best – Launceston Office Launch March 2026
On 18 March 2026, we launched our new office in Launceston. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey – those who gave their time, support, kind words, advice and care. On the day, our Principal, Dom Meli spoke of the value of relationships and the importance of celebrating those opportunities when […]
Read MoreNewsletter New Year, New Location February 2026
February 2026 – New Year, New Location Newsletter Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we throw ourselves into 2026, I would like to reflect for a moment and say thank you to all of you for your support and for the trust you continue to put in us – serving our clients, partners and colleagues is […]
Read MoreReflections on 2025 & Hope for 2026
I am always honoured to be asked to contribute to STORM-ASIA. A dark and broody reflection from me on 2025 but with a prayer for kindness, empathy and justice – may 2026 bring greater equity and joy to all. Dom A Kaleidoscope Of Views On 2026 https://lnkd.in/gn6kNqkQ
Read MoreHuman Skills Are Our True Differentiator
For years we have been saying, “Learning will be more important than knowing and success will be enjoyed by those that learn the fastest, not by those that know the most” Today, I found myself saying, “Learning IS more important than knowing” In the SMH article linked below, curiosity and openness are highlighted, along with […]
Read MoreEmployee Engagement Predicts Employee Performance – The Role Of Leaders
Last week I was in Brisbane speaking at a leadership conference about the performance imperative of having happy and engaged workers – I said that such employees make better decisions, show highers levels of customer service, collaborate and innovate far more, make less mistakes and produce work of much higher quality. On top of this, […]
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