21st Century Leadership In Collaboration
by Ruth Donde on 22 May 2018
Strategy is not a solo sport! Regardless of how creative, smart and savvy you may be, in this day and age, you can not transform a team, a business unit, an organisation without the brainpower and commitment of others! Collaboration is a critical leadership competency for the 21st cen …
Leading A New Generation - Leading With Vulnerability
by Kim Ellis on 15 May 2018
Earlier this year, I held a two day off site training activity for my management team. It included a day of exploring our team dynamics and the connections that would make us more resilient as a team. Part of the session was an exploration of our vulnerability, conducted under the wat …
Using The i4 Neuroleader Model To Lead The Way For A New Generation
by Merche Del Valle on 8 May 2018
“The i4 Neuroleader Model & Methodology incorporates neuroscience and leadership in a way that promotes whole-body wellness, from the top down. A balanced brain can work to its full potential, in an innovative, creative, and inspiring manner. Understanding why people behave how th …
360 Feedback Isn't A Relic Of The Nineties
by Alison Pate on 27 April 2018
Whether or not you experienced it for yourself, the nineties were an era of acid-washed jeans, slouchy socks, and compact cassettes. Several professional publications related to HR and L&D have likened 360 assessments to other fads of the early nineties - best tucked away and forg …
Learning To Balance - The Key To Productivity & Innovation
by Ron Swartch on 24 April 2018
Integrating neuroscience and leadership can produce the kinds of leaders that are needed in the collaborative, fast-paced business world of today. While many models and options are available, finding one that incorporates science and focuses on the whole person is key. The and will he …
A Holistic And Creative Leadership Model For A VUCA World
by Johan Barton on 17 April 2018
It’s inevitable that most people experience some kind of burnout from working. But a leadership model that provides science-based learning in an easy to understand format can help people recover from such exhaustion. The i4 Neuroleader Model delivers an authentic, relevant skill set f …
Fixed Mindset: Or I Always Knew There Was Something In That Confirmation Bias!
by Ruth Donde on 1 August 2017
Are we creating our own ‘fake news’ as much as others are creating this for us? Are we getting in our own way confirming our comfortable status quo and creating a false sense of security or are we seeking to challenge our perspectives and position and be more receptive and agile - a l …
Wellness Is A Critical Performance Issue
by Ruth Donde on 13 July 2017
Can't help but feel billions of dollars are wasted on leadership development across the world. Too many approaches seem to be either overly theoretical or conversely just about techniques. They seem to miss the most important part of the leadership jigsaw... the person.
Eureka! - Go Deep
by Brooke Schiller on 12 December 2016
Next month I will undergo total hip replacement surgery to replace a joint that's worn out from wear and tear. I wish I had some glamorous story about what I was doing when the damage was caused, but I don't. Just heredity and my own unique DNA.
Facing The Darkness To Discover The Light
by Katie Hancock on 4 November 2016
Hi, my name is Katie Hancock I am a 40 year old mother of two beautiful, crazy boys, I have a wonderful network of family and friends and I am a successful HR leader. I am also a keen basketballer who has retired many times, in fact I have probably had more comebacks than John Farnham …
Communication: My Life Story
by Brooke Schiller on 4 July 2016
My life’s work is centered around communication. Doing more of it, more effectively and illustrating how communication is more than a “soft skill”, but one that leads to real, meaningful business results. But at no other time in my life have I learned more about the practical applicat …
Is Your Salon “Brain Friendly”?
by The About my Brain Institute on 15 June 2016
Sure, education and knowledge go a long way, but when was the last time you thought about the imagination, intuition and empathy of your staff?