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Why boredom is the new burnout and it’s quietly killing motivation at work

March 11, 2026 | 4 min read

Burnout and boredom, the two b-words of the modern workplace. We fear one, dismiss the other and often fail to see how easily they trade places. Too often, boredom masquerades as burnout. With exhaustion and disengagement disguised so cleverly, to the untrained eye, they can look identical writes Roxanne Calder. *

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2026 is the year of AI for SMEs – here’s how to not get left behind

Jan. 7, 2026 | 4 min read

For the past three decades, I’ve been guiding Australian small and medium enterprises navigate as technology continually morphed and emerged.

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Doing less not more - the key to boosting productivity

Nov. 11, 2025 | 4 min read

At first, it’s light with just the basics: a few meetings, a couple of tasks, the usual expectations of modern life. But as time goes on, we start adding more: another project, a few extra responsibilities, the pressure to be better, faster, more responsive.

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Why emotionally intelligent leaders don’t force change

Oct. 8, 2025 | 3 min read

Change is a bit like having a baby. The lead-up can be huge. It’s like riding an emotional rollercoaster writes Amy Jacobson.*

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Why we need more fun at work (and how to do it)

Sept. 16, 2025 | 3 min read

Fun is my favourite wellness area, but it’s also the one we can pay the least attention to, writes Tim Jack Adams.*

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Why empathy is a strategic leadership tool

Aug. 13, 2025 | 4 min read

Many years ago in my strategic management consulting days, I was tasked by a C suite leader to investigate how an acquisition had been valued, writes Daniel Murray.*

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Three things a ‘Bento Box’ teaches about building a culture of care

July 16, 2025 | 3 min read

One of the most effective ways to begin building a compassionate work culture is by looking at a surprisingly simple concept: the Japanese bento box.

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Why leaders need to approach the new world of work with sensitivity and action

June 4, 2025 | 3 min read

As workplaces continue to evolve, leaders face myriad contentious issues which will require careful navigation, empathy and thoughtful connection, writes Dr Michelle Gibbings.*

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How to know if your team is high functioning

May 12, 2025 | 4 min read

As a performance coach and adviser to leaders and leadership teams for the past20 years, I’ve had an incredible vantage point from which to observe what separates high performing teams from dysfunctional ones, write Stephanie Bown.*

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5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings

April 7, 2025 | 3 min read

We often carry underperforming people in a good market writes Ingrid Maynard. * We shouldn’t because it can cost us our best people, who think: ‘How come they take the p*** and nothing happens while I’m busting a gut getting great results?’

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Why leaders avoid hard conversations and how to stop dodging them

March 13, 2025 | 3 min read

In leadership, difficult conversations are often a necessity, but that doesn’t make them easy, writes Leah Mether. *

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How to have challenging conversations in a psychologically safe way

Jan. 15, 2025 | 4 min read

Challenging conversations are unavoidable in leadership. Whether you’re delivering tough feedback, addressing conflict, or raising concerns, these conversations are essential for progress and healthy working relationships. However, how you handle them makes all the difference between creating a positive outcome or deepening the divide.

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Warning signs of a toxic culture and what to do about it

Dec. 6, 2024 | 3 min read

Toxic culture is the biggest risk facing every organisation today. Yet many senior leaders, despite there being a story about culture every week in the media, are refusing to take it seriously.

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Create high-performing teams by merging belonging and performance

Nov. 4, 2024 | 3 min read

Georgia Russell says finding ways for people to feel a sense of belonging and achieve high performance is essential for fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated while driving organisational success.

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7 considerations before a tough conversation

Oct. 6, 2024 | 4 min read

In any tough conversation, the difference between success and failure often lies in the setup, writes Leah Mether.*

Rural Business News

Why boredom is the new burnout and it’s quietly killing motivation at work

2026 is the year of AI for SMEs – here’s how to not get left behind

Doing less not more - the key to boosting productivity

Why emotionally intelligent leaders don’t force change

Why we need more fun at work (and how to do it)

Why empathy is a strategic leadership tool

Three things a ‘Bento Box’ teaches about building a culture of care

Why leaders need to approach the new world of work with sensitivity and action

How to know if your team is high functioning

5 ways to capitalise on the opportunity a tight market brings

Why leaders avoid hard conversations and how to stop dodging them

How to have challenging conversations in a psychologically safe way

Warning signs of a toxic culture and what to do about it

Create high-performing teams by merging belonging and performance

7 considerations before a tough conversation

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