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By: McCrindle
When you think of great leaders, who do you envision? Martin Luther King? Mother Theresa? Greta Thunberg? In life, leaders take many forms. From those who influence us daily to sporting coaches, mentors and political leaders. Continue reading “The History and Future of Leadership: How Times Have Changed”
By: Michael McQueen
More than any other point in history, our era idolises the individual. Especially in the West, our ideals, advertising and algorithms place the individual at centre stage of their own lives. Laws, instructions and requests that once would have been seen as serving the greater good are now likely to be interpreted as fundamental threats to freedom and autonomy. Continue reading “The Power of Choice: Why Autonomy Is the Most Effective Motivator”
By: McCrindle
The Millennials, or Generation Y, describes those born between the years of 1980 and 1994. They’re having children of their own and are parents to the youngest generation (Generation Alpha). Continue reading “Millennials and Their Career Expectations”
I am a champion procrastinator. I know what I need to do to get things done, but then it all piles up and I feel completely overwhelmed, worry that it won’t be perfect, and consequently do none of the things. I have put together a few tips that have really helped me start to move instead of being frozen. Continue reading “How to Do the Things…….. From a Champion Procrastinator”
By: Michael McQueen
While current trends like the Great Resignation are placing powers in the hands of employees, the technological advancement that the pandemic accelerated is highlighting the many industries that are increasingly vulnerable to disruption. Continue reading “Who’s Been Left Behind by COVID-Accelerated Automation?”
By: McCrindle
When it comes to leading teams that thrive, the world in which leaders do this has undergone seismic shifts. Some of these shifts include portfolio careers, technological change and of course, the transformational shifts brought on by COVID-19. Almost overnight, the office-bound workforce globally relocated to their homes – and have kept working that way since. Continue reading “Leading Effective Teams When Working From Home”
By: McCrindle
Being a futurist is an interesting profession. For some it conjures an image of a crystal ball. For others, excel spreadsheets. It may come as a surprise that, in fact, no one can predict the future with certainty. But we can prepare for it. By observing the changes and thinking about what will influence the future, leaders and organisations can be better prepared for what is to come. Continue reading “How to Spot Trends”
By: Laura Bennett
Before there was Zoom fatigue, there was already severe meeting fatigue in many workplaces across Australia. In 2021, it was reported that over 55 million meetings occurred every week in the US, and with the ease of digital access to employees, we can only imagine that number is on the rise and mirrored around the globe. Continue reading “New Company Turns Meeting Fatigue Into Charitable Donations”
By: McCrindle
We all know the Monday morning atmosphere when colleagues come into the office again after the weekend. Our attitude, either positive or negative, can predict the rest of the day and sometimes the whole week. Continue reading “The Importance of Bringing a Positive Attitude to the Workplace”
By: Michael McQueen
Looking back over the last two years quickly reveals a narrative of fear. In all the frenzies of panic-buying, the conspiracy theories and the misinformation that fed our anxiety, we have consistently been driven to hysteria by a very primal sense of fear. Continue reading “The Perks of Paranoia: Why Fear Might Be Your Best Business Resource”