Leadership - Bert Martinez

November 22, 20230Comments

Research: When — and Why — Employee Curiosity Annoys Managers

In recent years, workplace curiosity has been called essential, transformational, and the most valuable characteristic that leaders can have. Research has shown that curiosity can facilitate psychological safety, problem solving, and innovation. Another study found

by Adam Lee

Leadership

November 15, 20230Comments

What makes a good political leader – and how can we tell before voting?

For many people, voting is not just a right, it’s an act of civic duty. Even more than that, some voters base their decisions on what they believe best serves

by Janice Thompson

Leadership

November 13, 20230Comments

How organizations can address toxic workplace cultures to tackle sexual harassment

Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Canadian workplaces, and organizations are not doing enough to address it. A 2022 report by the Canadian Labour Congress indicates nearly one in two

by Janice Thompson

Leadership

October 31, 20230Comments

Why young people in every sphere – not just business and politics – should learn to lead

Leadership is most commonly held to be the ability to motivate others to achieve set goals. For some, this means being heroic and special. The world stood still when Nelson

by Janice Thompson

Leadership

October 24, 20230Comments

Why Business Leaders Should Have Knowledge of Historical and Current Events

With the seemingly endless array of bad news, it’s natural to want to look away. NINA LAWRENSON/PEOPLEIMAGES.COM - STOCKADOBE.COM NEGATIVE NEWS HAS an adverse effect on us. For instance, one 2022 study that examined the

by Madona Uy

Business

Leadership

October 22, 20230Comments

The Importance of Taking the Good and Bad From Success Stories

Business leaders need to be able to take the positive and negative from success stories to define their own leadership. IN THE WORLD of business, success and pain are two intertwined elements

by Adam Lee

Leadership

October 19, 20230Comments

Three Questions Leaders Must Ask About Their Company

Too often we see character, certainly in management circles, in reference to lack of it. That is, some CEO or CFO or senior executive has been caught with his hand in the

October 18, 20230Comments

Elon Musk is an ‘engineer’ but Bill Gates is a ‘leader’ – new research shows founder personality can dictate startup success

From Elon Musk’s supreme confidence to Jeff Bezos’ ability to make smart decisions under pressure, some of the most successful entrepreneurs are known for their distinctive personalities. But these traits aren’t

by Janice Thompson

Leadership

October 17, 20230Comments

Corporate management: Women are losing ground and need to be more strategic, but the culture must also change

Management consulting firm McKinsey recently released its eighth study on the advancement of women in the corporate world (Women in the Workplace 2022). Although it focuses on large U.S. companies, many of

by Adam Lee

Leadership

October 17, 20230Comments

Romantic heroes or ‘one of us’ – how we judge political leaders is rarely objective or rational

Given the presidential style of modern politics, the intense media focus on party leaders is unavoidable. But this involves a degree of artifice. New Zealanders don’t vote directly for a

by Adam Lee

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