women leadership
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How to manage your manager
Unfortunately, bad managers can be a miserable reality of the workplace. Yes, we get it. It’s not your job to manage your manager. Except that it is.
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When you should (and definitely shouldn’t) apologise
Instead of simply saying ‘apologise less’, we’re going to tell you to harness this great skill in the right situations.
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Why women bosses get labelled ‘difficult’
Are women managers really more toxic? This week, we became curious about some of the factors that make the Feared Female Boss such a common archetype.
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Practical tips for a successful workcation
Dreaming of a workcation? Learn from our real-world experiment.
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How to embrace the power of storytelling
Five ways to influence, engage and inspire through personal anecdotes and stories.
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Want a mentor? Create a peer group
Last year, we embarked on the ‘Great Peer Group Experiment’. Here’s how it’s going.
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The ins and outs of professional development budget
Our rallying cry is, ‘If not you, then who?’. The same applies to professional development budget. If you’re not using the money…who is?
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How to stop over-volunteering
We wear our ability to ‘multitask’ like a badge of honour while our brains exhaust themselves.
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10 proven time-saving meeting hacks
Most meetings stink. Yes, even the ones you organise. These six meeting hacks are designed to free up wasted time for more important work.
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Why we need you to keep going
If you, like us, have had an unexpected setback, take a breath, focus on your next step and join us in our mantra: Just keep going.
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How to move forward after a tough decision
There’s a better solution: ‘Disagree and Commit’: Table your disappointment, then get on board and move forward.
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How to influence and win people
We approach influencing like a golf pro with only one club. By defaulting to the same tactic in every scenario, we’re setting ourselves up to fail.
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Setting goals? How to use the rule of thirds
Whether your goals are hard-coded or vague; slightly tweak your approach to improve your chances of success.
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The best leadership podcasts for women
Our curated list of our favourite podcasts episodes for women leaders. Subscribe for new suggestions every week.
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Are you managing or leading?
While the labels are often used interchangeably, managing and leading ar every different
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The powr of peer coaching
If your budget doesn’t stretch to an expert career coach, the best alternative is to utilise your peers. Learn how to integrate coaching into your every day.
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The Drama Triangle: Are you a Victim, Villain, or Hero?
The Drama Triangle shows how easy it is to fall into unhelpful roles when faced with a challenge.
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Need some help? How to get the support you need at work
Are you one of the 53% of women who feel unsupported at work? Get the help you need with 3 simple actions you can try right now.
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What does strategy really mean?
When it comes to strategy, confusion reigns. So, what exactly is it?
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Why positive feedback matters in the workplace
Researchers found the highest-performing teams received 5.6 pieces of positive feedback for every negative one.