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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.*
Management

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.
Management

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.*
Management

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.
Management

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.*
Management

Publicly recognising team achievements boosts culture

Sept. 2, 2024 | 3 min read
To state the obvious, a surefire way to improve productivity and employee engagement is the holy grail all companies are looking for.
Management

Wengfu app-lies itself with fertbook web

Aug. 9, 2024 | 3 min read
Wengfu Australia continues to deliver to customers providing the latest, and best systems with the smoothest and easiest end-to-end fertiliser process in the industry.
Management

How to disagree without attacking others

Aug. 5, 2024 | 4 min read
Respectful disagreement seems like a lost art in our increasingly polarised world. Social media is full of people shouting at each other, with rage fuelling the algorithms and this hostility is creeping into workplaces too. But disagreements aren’t inherently bad – they’re crucial for good decision-making and team performance.
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Why leaders need to get better at regulating emotions

July 3, 2024 | 4 min read
In times of upheaval and uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to steer their people through the storm with composure and resolve, writes Leah Mether.
Management

Keep it simple: How ground rules can change culture

May 8, 2024 | 4 min read
Running a successful rural business, one that attracts and retains great staff, goes beyond traditional metrics such as pay and performance – it’s about creating a culture where people flourish.

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APVMA updates application requirements
National blueprint to help standardise soil health in ag
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Targeted projects equip growers
Zoestis - a decade of making a difference
New Australian chickpea pangenome poised to boost production
Management: Why empathy is a strategic leadership tool
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