Many leaders are noticing a reduction in inter-connection between their people. Research suggests that intentional efforts at building relationships and connections are usually more beneficial than generic team building activities. In this video we explore four ways to build team cohesion.

We can learn a lot about failure and progress through the space race. In this video we take four lessons you can apply to break it to fix it.

Research demonstrates that the pandemic made teams more intra-connected and less inter-connected. In this video we share three tips for rebuilding inter-connection.

Psychology demonstrates that we benefit not just from being cared for, but also caring for others. We explore five ways to build a culture of care at your organisation.

Chances are your team and organisation are struggling to figure out how best to work. Are we in the office? If so, how many days a week? Who gets to decide which days? Can't I just work from home all the time? Leaders are thoroughly confused about the best way forward. In this video we step throu...

It’s easy to think that society has become more individualistic and self-centred. With that, you might assume that cooperation between strangers has decreased over time. However recent research demonstrates that the opposite is true. Learn more in this video.

All of us have biases that shape our behaviour. In this video we explore three ways to reduce bias and minimise the impact of bias.

If you needed help, who would you turn to? Most of us have a few friends or work colleagues that we can turn to for help. But how supportive do you think these people would be? It turns out that how much these colleagues and friends know and like each other has an impact on the level of support w...

Mindfulness has seen dramatically increased popularity in recent years, particularly within Western organisations. And why not? Mindfulness has repeatedly demonstrated lots of personal benefits for individuals. As a result, mindfulness almost automatically appears in leadership development traini...

Many organisations have exit interviews with people who are leaving the organisation. However, it’s important not just to focus on those leaving our organisation - after all, they’ve already decided to move on. We need to also capitalise on those who are newer to our organisation and the fresh pe...

Being busy and being effective rarely go together. In this video we explore the importance of recovery and breaks for our performance. You will find seven ideas for making a change to the way you work to deliver even greater results while also looking after yourself and others.

It's difficult to share bad news well. People have a tendency to "shoot the messenger" - placing the blame for the bad news on the person sharing it, and then avoiding that person. But there are simple steps we can take when sharing bad news.

A fun workplace isn't just a nice thing. Having fun at work has significant impacts on performance, engagement, and stress. But research shows that not all fun is created equal. In this video we explore why fun works best when it's part of the job itself.

Research demonstrates there are numerous benefits for individuals and organisations from kindness and doing good at work. We provide three ideas to boost the amount of kindness in your workplace.

Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin, once famously said “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers.” But does the research back this up? And what can we do to implement this idea in practice?

Psychological safety isn't about being comfortable - it's about creating an environment where people can be confident trying new things, making the occasional mistake, and learning new skills. In this video we explore two leadership styles that help build an environment of psychological safety.

Rules can be frustrating. It can be tempting to bend the rules or ignore them altogether, but this can lead to negative outcomes. In this video we explore how to work around rules but maintain your integrity.

When sensitive issues arise in the workplace it can be hard to know what to say and do. We might shy away from political and social issues, or find it difficult to respond to those taking a particular stand on an issue. In this video we explore practical ways to handle political and other sensiti...

As the concept of psychological safety has become popularised, some of the key elements risk being overlooked. Some inaccurately portray psychologically safe cultures as soft on performance, with low standards, consensus decision making and niceness at all costs leading to risks being ignored.

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Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. This week we explore practical ways to build and maintain trust.

Shane is a Queenslander by birth, Melbournian by choice, curious by nature and creative at heart. He has spent the last decade developing remarkable leaders, teams and cultures.
He is an expert in leader communication, blending his experience in business and psychology to help leaders communicate...

Psychologist and Founder of Leadership Today, Andrew Beveridge, shares research and practical tips about how to bring belonging back. Make sure you're ready to take notes.

Don Schmincke is a best-selling author, researcher with MIT and Johns Hopkins and adviser to CEOs across a broad range of industries. You only have to read one of Don’s books or see him in action to recognise Don is not your typical leadership thinker.

We discuss leadership failures and fads, wh...

In this Ask an Expert video I speak with Belinda Morgan, author of the book Solving the Part-Time Puzzle - How to Decrease Your Hours, Increase Your Impact and Thrive in Your Part-Time Role. You can find our mote about Belinda and buy the book via her website - www.belindamorgan.com