Five Creativity Synonyms to be more Creative at Work
How can you be more creative at work today? One thing that stops people from being creative at work is the way they define creativity. They see it as being about art and play which is often seen as the opposite of work. To instantly be more creative, use more and different ways to define your […]
Heart Leadership with Ian Berry
Heart Leadership In his latest book, Heart Leadership, business mentor and leadership expert Ian Berry talks about the progress from the mind of leadership to leading with the heart. It’s an interesting update on leadership styles and more timely than ever given our experiences with the pandemic, lockdown and often, leading from afar with more […]
Accountability – what it is, why you need it, how to do it
Accountability Meaning, Definition What do we mean when we say ‘accountability’? I believe ‘to be held to account’ is an important management idea, except it’s almost become a cliché. Or, as political writer Don Watson might have called it ‘a weasel word’ – a concept we use to mask over what’s really going on. The […]
Master Habits – Automate Your Success
What is a Master Habit? In his brilliant book, The Power of Habits, Charles Duhigg talks about Keystone or Master Habits. As the name implies, some habits are more important than others. The right master habit will be specific to what it is that you want to achieve. Your first step to building your master […]
Taruni Falconer – Cross-Cultural Leadership Habits
Taruni Falconer Cross-cultural communication expert Taruni Falconer helps people work in other cultures or come to Australasia. Her role is to help them navigate their new cultural landscape and work settings. Effectively, Taruni Falconer is a Habits Coach. She helps leaders communicate effectively in high-stakes situations and teach them how to develop powerful habits and […]
Andrew Melville – The Weave
Andrew Melville is an Auckland based communications expert. He is a master storyteller and facilitator who has worked as a journalist, radio broadcaster, University lecturer and community leader. His life’s work has been all about bringing people together through clear communication, stories and working with the specific and unique aspects of culture. Andrew Melville Podcast […]
Corrinne Armour: Fearless Leadership
In this episode of the Ideas Architect Podcast, we’re talking with Corrinne Armour about Fearless Leadership. Corrinne is in the business of helping leaders get out of their own way. And, she is on the warpath against wasted potential. This includes the waste of time energy and resources within organisation, it’s also about the wasted […]
Authentic Leadership
Most leadership research focuses on the internal qualities and traits of the person in charge. In contrast, when we focus on the relationship between the leader and their followers, what’s needed changes according to the current context and people involved. And, the prized qualities of what makes an effective leader also changes: To have a […]
Good to Great Summary
What do you need to focus on to transform your company from good to great? This is the fundamental question that underpins today’s book. Our Topic This is episode #49 of the Ideas Architect podcast. And, it’s a Book Rapper recording derived from an important business book. Today we share the Book Rapper Good to […]
Nicola Vague, Evolving Leaders
Nicola Vague Nicola Vague is a HR and Organisational Change specialist with over 16 years consulting experience. Nicola has what I call a parallel career. One part is her study of the arts with a degree in music, a fascination with art therapy and practical experience with yoga, mindfulness and meditation. The other part is […]