The Real Work: Holding the Mirror Up to Culture, Leadership and the Future of Work
There’s a reason most businesses would rather slap up a new mission statement than ask their people what culture really feels like day-to-day. Because asking the question means you have to be ready for the answer. It takes courage to hold a mirror up to your culture — not just your vibe or your branding, but […]
Workplace Culture: Your Inner Hipster Might Just Hold the Secret
Ah, the late 2000s. A time when fixie bikes, ironic moustaches, organic cold-brew, and obscure indie bands ruled the streets.If you remember arguing if Bon Iver is too mainstream over a $7 flat white… congratulations. Deep inside you lives a tragic hipster — and honestly, it’s time we set them free.Because when you strip away […]
Why It’s Time to Rethink the 40-Hour Work Week
Nearly 100 years ago, the 40-hour work week was considered revolutionary.Today? It’s starting to feel a little… outdated. When Henry Ford made headlines for introducing a five-day, 40-hour week in 1926, it was a bold step towards a better balance between work and life — for the times.Back then, most households had one breadwinner (usually […]
Beyond the Paycheque: What Really Drives Engagement?
Let’s have an honest conversation.At a certain point, money stops talking. I was listening to a brilliant episode of This Working Life recently (one I think every business leader should have on their playlist). It was about employee purpose — or, more accurately, how organisations often miss the mark chasing satisfaction through financial rewards alone. One point really hit […]
Culture: The Silent Signal That Shapes Your Business
Culture exists anywhere there’s a group of people. Whether it’s a workplace, a sports club, or the swarm of Swifties swapping friendship bracelets at the Eras Tour, culture is how we connect. It’s the silent yet powerful way we signal to the world: Think about it. The things we choose to engage with—the podcasts we […]
Tackling the Skills Shortage: Time to Hold the Mirror Up to Your Leadership Style
When it comes to the ongoing conversation around the skills shortage, there’s a tough question we need to ask ourselves: is it really a skills shortage, or is there something deeper at play? The hard truth is that leadership and culture are often the culprits, not a lack of skilled workers. Tackling this issue requires […]
The Biggest Thing Business Owners Miss (But Can Totally Fix)
Let’s have a real talk: as a business owner or leader, you’re juggling a million priorities, each seemingly more urgent than the last. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked—not out of neglect, but because it’s easy to assume it will take care of itself. Here’s the truth: Culture isn’t just something nice to have—it’s […]
Building an “always learning” culture
“No matter how much you’ve done, or how successful you’ve been, there’s always more to do, more to learn, more to achieve” Barack Obama One of my favourite questions to ask of potential new employees is “what is something in your area expertise would you’d like to learn more about” When looking to future employees […]
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