Vic’s leadership philosophy is all about caring for people. His mentors in his earlier career ingrained in him the power of treating people with respect, from the newest graduate to the highest executive. Like all great leaders, he focuses on results. He is all over the plans, objectives, and milestones for his team to achieve stretch … Read more
Sam did not know people thought he was slippery. He often promised his clients what they wanted to hear, but later let them down when he missed deadlines. He tried his best to keep his promises, but higher priority work came from another client, or a project went off the rails and interrupted his schedule. … Read more
I just made a comeback to cycling. I retired a decade ago after a 200km ride wreaked havoc with my shoulders. This time the smart move was to join a great team of supportive riders. They do not mind me being (much) older and slower than them. They wait for me to catch up when … Read more
Sarah recalls panicking about putting herself forward when she arrived in Australia decades ago. For many years she saw herself as an impostor, telling herself, “I am not perfect yet.” She now understands she was in the grip of perfectionism, overthinking even the smallest of problems and spinning her wheels, not completing projects because whatever … Read more
Susan found that leaders who believe in you don’t just bring out the best in you, they help develop the creative aspect of you. In the early part of her career, she worked in a command/control style environment in a consulting company. She found that approach was effective for dealing with a known type of … Read more