Leadership

Employers are prioritising new skills for their leaders, so what type of leader should you be looking for in the next few years?

If you’re eyeing a leading candidate for a management position, but you’re worried they don’t have the core skills and competencies to lead others, don’t write them off – help them.

We all make mistakes but it’s critical we learn from them – otherwise, we’ll be doomed to repeat them time and time again.

How would you describe your leadership style? Chances are, you might fit the bill under one of these four emerging styles promoting less traditional approaches to leadership.

How do you plan your day when there are seemingly 101 tasks to complete? If you’re finding it hard to juggle everything, the 80/20 rule might be the solution for you.

Giovanni Siano, Owner and Director of Home Instead Geelong, has outlined what he believes are the minimum standards for all aged care employers. Mr Siano hopes his learnings as an experienced aged care employer will benefit the entire industry.

Whether it’s a training course to strengthen your decision-making skills or direct mentorship, there are plenty of benefits for yourself and those around you. 

There are leadership styles that bring success to individuals and the companies they lead. Among those is democratic leadership, a collaborative approach to management that has benefited some of the world’s largest organisations.

Micromanagement may grind the gears of some employees, but is it truly as bad as many think it is? Let’s look at the pros and cons of micromanagement to find out.

Don’t be fooled by popular myths and misconceptions. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. And when we think every executive needs to look a certain way or talk a certain way, we miss out on seeing what makes leaders unique.