Leading With Generosity To Create A Better World
by Silvia Damiano on 28 February 2019
Everyone has periods when times are particularly tough. The loss of something or someone dear can make each day almost impossible to handle. Understanding that the people around us may also be experiencing sadness, grief, and loss can increase patience, generosity, and kindness.
Aligning Brain, Heart & Gut to Foster Agility
by Silvia Damiano on 26 February 2019
In an age where artificial intelligence is becoming the norm, it is important to focus on the qualities of human beings which allow us to personally transform and offer a broader spectrum for effective thinking. Leaders who are able to understand, perceive and process their emotions a …
Learn to Love the Library Again
by Silvia Damiano on 14 February 2019
A recent article in Forbes stated that local libraries should close and be replaced with Amazon. Written by an economics professor, the author suggested that libraries are obsolete because of technology. The piece has since been removed from Forbes’ website, but it’s heartening to see …
A Life-Changing Film is Out There Somewhere
by Silvia Damiano on 7 February 2019
Films, and in particular, documentaries have been around for nearly 100 years. The first official documentary is usually considered to be the work by Robert Flaherty. Made in 1922, Nanook of the North unveiled the difficult life of Canadian Inuits.1 These kinds of films have come a lo …
Leading with Love & Compassion: Growing with the i4 Neuroleader Model
by Kim Ellis on 5 February 2019
This has been a long journey for me, and the completion of this training program, many months after the course, also marks the end of my time at the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands. These final weeks and the participation in the About my Brain training has made me realise I h …
The Rise Of The Empathetic Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 31 January 2019
The Internet has connected the world as never before. Social media platforms make it possible for family members who live thousands of miles apart to share birthday pictures, or for long-lost lovers to reunite. However, people can use these tools to become self-centered and less empat …
Giving The Gift Of Time To Increase Your Influence
by Silvia Damiano on 24 January 2019
The fast pace that people are expected to maintain in today’s world of work means that interactions with others are limited and cursory. Taking the time to slow down may mean everything to the other person. By giving value to the opinions and thoughts of others, it’s possible to enhan …
VUCA In The Public Sector & The i4 Neuroleader Model
by Stephen Murray on 22 January 2019
The term VUCA resonates with me in today’s age as the pace of change of technology, commerce, government, politics and society moves forward. From my perspective in the public sector, the term of VUCA is not heard often. I used it the other day at a staff conference and in return, I r …
4 Ways To Stimulate Your Curiosity
by Silvia Damiano on 15 January 2019
Humans are inquisitive by nature. Most of us cannot resist a quick peek at whatever commotion is going on around us, or we sneak a glance at our phone if it pings quietly during a meeting. Nurturing this curiosity will create the conditions for innovation and help us handle the uncert …
Give Yourself Permission To Say “I Don’t Know”
by Silvia Damiano on 8 January 2019
Leaders are often expected to have all the answers--right away and all the time. But, no single person can be an expert on everything. Knowledge gaps and unknown topics shouldn’t bring up feelings of dread. It’s okay to say “I don’t know”, even for leaders
My Business: Female Entrepreneurship Fund ‘Money Well Spent’
by Press Room on 21 December 2018
“Amazing” is how one prominent businesswoman has described the government’s new Future Female Entrepreneurs fund, suggesting that Australia has a lot of catching up to do globally.
Changing The HR Stereotype In The Imagination Age
by Silvia Damiano on 18 December 2018
Many people looking from the outside may feel that the HR department exists for the benefit of the company and not the employees. They may regard human resources as some sort of super nanny that governs the actions of people who work there. In reality, a company with a strong HR depar …