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Australia has a worse work-life balance than the US. What are we doing wrong?
Zoe Ferguson, Sophie Kesteven and Lisa Leong, ABC This Working LifeAccording to an OECD survey, 13 per cent of employees in Australia work very long hours, which is above the OECD average. And our work-life balance is worse than many other countries.
managing yourself
Five barriers to career change — and how to overcome them
By Herminia Ibarra, Kendall Smith, and Neil Courtis, Harvard Business ReviewWhy does career change feel so hard? And what can people do to make it easier?
career
managing yourself
Research: Setbacks can actually boost your career
Gloria Kutscher and Wolfgang Mayrhofer, Harvard Business ReviewIf you’ve hit a big pothole on the road to success, take heart. Research shows that setbacks can galvanise your career in unexpected ways that make you more successful.
career
managing yourself
How to stop taking work so personally
Melody Wilding, Harvard Business ReviewTaking things personally at work is not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of your passion, commitment, and deep sense of responsibility. But what if your professional role has become too intertwined with your sense of self. While equating your value as a person with your performance at work is common,...
managing yourself
workplace
What to say when you’re put on the spot at work
Lisa Leong and Zoe Ferguson, ABC This Working Life, 29 September 2023You’ve been asked a curveball question in a job interview, or your boss has asked what you think in a meeting. Suddenly your heart races and your palms get sweaty. How can you think clearly and speak in a compelling way when you’re put on the spot? Matt Abrahams has some surprising tips and insights to help...
managing yourself
Leading change may need to begin with changing yourself
Narayan Pant, Harvard Business ReviewBehaviour change is hard, but it’s a skill leaders who want to succeed amid near-constant organisational change need to develop. By increasing their self-awareness, committing to change, overcoming limiting thoughts, and deliberately practising new behaviours, leaders raise the likelihood that the change...
managing yourself
What is burnout?
McKinsey & CompanyBurnout is the feeling of depletion, cynicism, and emotional distance that results from a lack of impact or autonomy at work.
workplace
managing yourself
Overcoming your fear of giving tough feedback
Melody Wilding, Harvard Business ReviewA lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader. In this article,...
workplace
managing yourself
Three ways our brains undermine our ability to be a good leader
Cian McEnroe and David Rock, Harvard Business ReviewTo be successful, researchers at the Neuroleadership Institute have found we must excel across three core domains of great leadership: being future-focused, being good with people, and being able to drive results. And yet, as we develop as leaders, our brains evolve in ways that challenge our ability to excel in...
adaptive leadership
managing yourself
20 questions to ask when your team’s vibe is off
Liane Davey, Harvard Business ReviewHas your team lost sight of its purpose and the goals you’re working toward together? If so, it might be time for a team reset that focuses on realignment. Or, maybe your team just doesn’t feel like a team anymore? Maybe team members feel disconnected, invalidated, or frustrated, and even minor issues are creating...
managing yourself
leadership communications