Being a business owner can be extremely exciting and satisfying but also, at times, very isolating. In fact, isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest issues reported by Kiwi small business owners. You may recognise some of these experiences reported by business owners …
Whether you’re still stuck at the start of the change curve in shock or starting to feel optimistic again, understanding what you’re feeling and why you’re doing the things you’re doing in your current circumstances will help you move through the stages, adapt to the …
I recently read James Allen’s 1903 book Out From The Heart and, as with many of Allen’s books, it gave me much food for thought. In it, the philosophical writer addresses some simple, but often neglected, disciplines …
Working remotely is often said to boost productivity. However, there are of course many variables and not everyone is suited to remote work. Here are some tips to ensure you keep your remote team productive …
Are you consciously aware of your values, behaviour, strengths, and passions? Are you aware of the impact your behaviour and way of doing things has on others? We can’t be good leaders without some up-to-date awareness of ourselves …
Modern, progressive companies, looking for every possible advantage in today’s competitive environment, are increasingly ditching the traditional approach and discovering that developing a people-focused talent-centric strategy is key to …
Do you find it difficult to delegate and know the best person to lead each project or complete each task? Do you work well with and trust some team members more than others? Do you get frustrated or impatient when others don’t meet your expectations? There are many inputs …
Have you ever had the feeling everyone else knows what they’re doing and where they’re going? At networking events or conferences have you felt that everyone is more ‘in-the-know’ or more qualified and experienced than you …
“Bloody clouds. I didn’t come all the way to New Zealand for this!” she muttered. It was the very beginning of 2018 and we were in the sunniest place in New Zealand – the Abel Tasman National Park …
Flow is one of the most basic yet critical elements of teamwork. Flow is the degree to which we feel we have enough challenging and meaningful work without becoming overloaded. It’s where productivity, energy, and performance are …
