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4 Steps to Accountability – Tools for Practical People Management
October 22, 2025 · Culture

4 Steps to Accountability – Tools for Practical People Management

We all want our people to be more accountable. But accountability is not simply something we can expect or demand.…

3 Common People Issues in Geelong Leadership Teams (and EOS fixes)
September 22, 2025 · Culture

3 Common People Issues in Geelong Leadership Teams (and EOS fixes)

Strong businesses need strong teams Every business in Geelong runs into people issues. Even with the best intentions, leadership teams...

Get out of the Friendzone - Clarity is kindness
April 10, 2024 · All

Get out of the Friendzone – Clarity is kindness

Nobody wants to be "friendzoned", do they? Have you ever been trapped in the "Friendzone" at work? Are you there…

Are You Weaponising Feedback? - Be kind, not clever
March 12, 2024 · All

Are You Weaponising Feedback? – Be kind, not clever

In communication and feedback, a troubling trend seems to persist—one where cleverness often overshadows honesty, and constructive...

"We need more people!" - Do you? How would you know?
March 5, 2024 · All

“We need more people!” – Do you? How would you know?

Productivity or capacity issues are almost inevitable in business. Especially if we need to be stronger with our planning. The…

The 3Cs Model - Better feedback and stronger relationships
February 13, 2024 · All

The 3Cs Model – Better feedback and stronger relationships

Giving and receiving feedback is crucial for effective leadership and teamwork. It can frighten the hell out of you, or…

People leave people, not companies
January 9, 2024 · All

People leave people, not companies

You've probably heard the old adage, "People don't leave companies; they leave managers." It's a reality in every workplace, and…

The Art of Clarity - Do less but better
January 2, 2024 · All

The Art of Clarity – Do less but better

Like cleaning your desk to create a fresh and organised workspace, a clarity break is about mental decluttering. The constant…

Trust first
February 8, 2022 · All

Trust first

It irks me (and that’s probably underplaying it) when people throw out the line, “You need to earn my trust!”…

No D!ckh3@ds Policy
February 1, 2022 · All

No D!ckh3@ds Policy

This one walks a fine line, but I hope all who read it can understand it’s coming from a good…