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LEAP into Ikigai: Crafting a Life of Purpose and Fulfilment

LEAP into Ikigai: Crafting a Life of Purpose and Fulfilment

27 Sep, 2024 |

LEAP into Ikigai: Crafting a Life of Purpose and Fulfilment
Explore how the LEAP model—Location, Environment, Aspirations, and Position—integrates with the Japanese concept of Ikigai. This comprehensive guide highlights their similarities and differences, offering practical exercises and real-world examples to help you align personal values, professional goals, and lifestyle choices. Download the LEAP & Ikigai Self-Assessment Worksheet and take the next step towards a fulfilling career and life!

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Building a Culture of Accountability: 3 Key Strategies for Empowering Teams

Building a Culture of Accountability: 3 Key Strategies for Empowering Teams

23 Sep, 2024 |

Creating a culture of accountability is crucial for high-performing teams. It goes beyond setting expectations—it’s about empowering team members to take ownership of their roles. This article explores practical strategies, including clear goal setting, effective feedback, and balanced recognition, to help leaders foster accountability and drive sustained success in today’s complex business environment.

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The Art of Adaptive Leadership: Navigating Change with Resilience

The Art of Adaptive Leadership: Navigating Change with Resilience

23 Sep, 2024 |

Adaptive leadership is essential in today’s dynamic business environment. This article explores key strategies: embracing uncertainty, engaging employees, and effective communication. Using the VUCA model, it outlines how leaders can foster resilience and navigate change with confidence, supported by practical examples, frameworks, and resources for further learning. Adapt and thrive in complexity.

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Mastering Leadership with 3 Effective Problem-Solving Approaches

Mastering Leadership with 3 Effective Problem-Solving Approaches

23 Sep, 2024 |

Effective leadership requires more than just decision-making—it’s about choosing the right approach for each challenge. The mutual problem solving, tell and listen, and tell and sell methods empower leaders to engage, refine, and implement solutions. By mastering these strategies, leaders can drive collaboration, innovation, and success in any business context.

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Understanding the New Right to Disconnect: What C-Level Executives Need to Know

Understanding the New Right to Disconnect: What C-Level Executives Need to Know

12 Sep, 2024 | ,

The new right to disconnect legislation in Australia empowers employees to refuse work-related contact outside of hours unless reasonable. For employers, it’s more than compliance—it’s about fostering a balanced work environment. Review your policies, communicate clearly, and set expectations to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Prioritise work-life balance to drive success.

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Navigating Casual Conversion Under the Fair Work Act: A Guide for Employers (Updated with 2024 Changes)

Navigating Casual Conversion Under the Fair Work Act: A Guide for Employers (Updated with 2024 Changes)

3 Sep, 2024 |

Recent changes to Australia’s Fair Work Act have reshaped casual employment rules. The 2024 updates introduce an “employee choice pathway” for casual conversion, allowing eligible employees to initiate the process after 6 months (12 for small businesses). Employers must respond within 21 days, and new dispute resolution mechanisms are in place. The definition of casual employment now emphasises practical reality over contract terms.

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Preparing for Enterprise Bargaining: Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Negotiation Process

Preparing for Enterprise Bargaining: Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Negotiation Process

28 Aug, 2024 |

Prepare for Success in Enterprise Bargaining

Before starting enterprise bargaining, evaluate its feasibility for your organisation. Engage key stakeholders early to align interests, define clear roles and responsibilities within your team, and conduct a thorough needs assessment. Anticipate potential conflicts by reviewing past data and preparing evidence to address objections confidently.

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Top 10 Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs: Maximise Efficiency, Minimise Stress

Top 10 Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs: Maximise Efficiency, Minimise Stress

25 Aug, 2024 |

Entrepreneurship often feels like a race against the clock, with endless to-do lists and competing priorities. But productivity isn’t about working more hours—it’s about working smarter. In this blog post, we explore ten essential productivity hacks every entrepreneur should know, from time-blocking and the Pomodoro Technique to mindfulness meditation and the Eisenhower Matrix. These strategies will help you reduce stress, sharpen your focus, and reclaim your time, allowing you to achieve more with less effort. Ready to take your productivity to the next level? Start with one of these hacks today and watch your efficiency soar!

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Mindfulness Meditation for Entrepreneurs: Unlocking Focus and Reducing Stress

Mindfulness Meditation for Entrepreneurs: Unlocking Focus and Reducing Stress

25 Aug, 2024 |

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, stress and burnout are common challenges. Mindfulness meditation offers a powerful solution, helping entrepreneurs improve focus, reduce stress, and make better decisions. In this comprehensive post, we explore the science behind mindfulness, its benefits for entrepreneurs, and practical ways to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, these actionable tips will help you lead your business with clarity and calm. Discover how a few minutes of mindfulness each day can transform both your work and well-being.

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