Working with jerks

Working with jerks

For eight seasons Dr House (played by Hugh Laurie) ruled the ratings. From 2004 to 2012. For those of you who missed it, Dr Gregory House was an absolute genius – but he was a nightmare to work with. His behaviour could only be described as toxic and bullying. He was...
Post Pandemic Possibilities

Post Pandemic Possibilities

Will this lockdown ever end? For those of us in Melbourne it seems like it never will – but of course it will, of that I am certain. What happens post pandemic is anyone’s guess. Already we are seeing communities overseas and interstate return to a cautious normal....
Leading Remote Workers

Leading Remote Workers

Till recently the idea of staff working from home was a bit of a novelty. The most common occurrence was a few team members working from home one or two days a week, but often coming into the office, so managing them was relatively easy. Now, thanks to the worldwide...
Getting your eyes in

Getting your eyes in

I just want to start this post with the words ‘trust me this is a management development post’ be patient and all will be revealed… Not too long ago, about once or twice a month I would get together with a couple of mates who were keen photographers and we would...
Fundamental Keys to Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

Fundamental Keys to Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

You’ve heard the phrase, and possibly even read the book, but how would you rate yourself as an emotionally intelligent leader? How would you rate those around you? I recently put a short post regarding emotional Intelligence into my social media and it was one of the...