If you read the previous article on the Public Trustee of Queensland, you would have seen that most staff in the agency did not believe they had high-quality leadership. One would like to think that this situation is atypical in the public service, and the catastrophic results that befell their customers are rare. I am... Continue Reading →
The cruel treatment that the Public Trustee of Queensland has delivered to its customers has been too long in hiding. Thanks to the ABC Four Corners team, there is now a public appreciation of the hurt it has caused to the most vulnerable in our society. What is most alarming is the statement made by... Continue Reading →
I am so proud to announce that the 3rd Edge Essays on Leadership and Culture have been accepted into the ebook premium catalogue. They are available at great ebook retailers such as: Barnes and Noble Apple Books Smashwords Kobo Scribd With thanks for your support - 50% discount coupon With thanks for your support of... Continue Reading →
I could have easily called this article the dark side of gender in business or the dark side of gender in intimate relationships. However, I find the play in politics particularly fascinating and an overt example of the darkness in each gender. I am not sure why it is in the political domain that we... Continue Reading →
When references are made to gender, they usually involve two concepts - biological sex and gender identity. The first is the bits you are born with, and the second is what you see yourself as. When we speak of getting greater diversity in our parliament and board rooms, we seem to assume we are all... Continue Reading →
Our educators are doing a courageous job arming our children with what they need to be safe and sane in this modern world. On top of the fundamentals of English, maths, science and history, curriculums are now providing digital literacy and emotional literacy skills. These latter initiatives aim to strengthen positive, equal, and respectful relationships... Continue Reading →
I suspect today, like every day, you have so much to do. You have policies to develop, processes to implement, staff to induct, and performance appraisals to conduct. You have risks to manage and legislation to comply with. You have money to spend and money to save. You are being pushed to provide answers and... Continue Reading →
As representatives from nations worldwide gather in Glasgow to discuss the next decade, we are led to believe that the purpose is to tackle climate change. We are told that our leaders are meeting to secure commitments to net zero-emission targets and methane reduction and that they are their showcase the climate action plans to... Continue Reading →
My heart goes out to all politicians, especially those in power. Between Covid-19, climate crisis, and community deterioration, they have some incredibly important yet tough decisions to make. They must also feel like they are in a tenuous position. Suppose they commit to making unpopular (and yet necessary) changes. In that case, they risk losing... Continue Reading →
And have you cared for it or crushed it? What if I told you that Highly Sensitive People (HSP) were the most powerful social machines on the planet[1] and thus represent a significant asset for your organisation? They have the ability to connect, understand and empathise with people who influence your success. They have access... Continue Reading →
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