Why I love Masterminds
I started my first business in my 20s and there was a lot I didn’t know. But thankfully, one thing I did know was that I needed to surround myself with great people who I could learn from and who... read more
Claire Harrison helps you manage and motivate your team
Business leaders who want to attract and retain highly talented and productive people – people who will deliver exceptional outcomes – need to be able to effectively manage and motivate their employees. The past few decades have seen huge... read more
Business Addicts Podcast listed as one of the best leadership and management podcasts
Congratulations to Member Loren Bartley on having her Business Addicts Podcast listed in the 6 of the Best Leadership and Management Podcasts on Leadership Matters, the digital portal for the Australian Institute of Management. read more
FREE online summit: Crack the Leadership Code
Being a great leader can feel as elusive as cracking a secret code. But it doesn’t have to be. Crack the Leadership Code: Lead with Confidence, Make a Difference and Build a Corporate Career You Love! Register here for... read more
Being an Authentic Leader
“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart and feet – thinking, saying, feeling and doing the same thing – consistently. This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can trust” Lance Secretan What exactly is an authentic leader?... read more
Leading with Courage
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” George Sheehan Running your own business can be stressful, even frightening. The stakes are high and the challenges... read more
Self Leadership – The Importance of Leading By Example
Sometimes people are a little confused when I suggest that they focus on self-leadership first. They tell me that self-leadership sounds a little strange, “Isn’t leadership all about followers?” In a word, no. The answer is clear: to lead others,... read more
RESPONSIBILITY – A cornerstone of leadership
I really like Jack Canfield’s suggestion of taking 100% responsibility. Even when things are seemingly not a result of your actions, you can take responsibility. “But what if it’s not my fault?” I hear you say. Well, you can... read more
Are You Leading or Managing Your Small Business?
We often hear about the differences between a Manager and a Leader. Usually with the leader highlighted as more positive than a manager. The truth of the matter is that we need both skill sets, especially when we are... read more
Gratitude – The Power of a Grateful Leader
Showing gratitude to members of your team is an engaging quality in a leader. We all like to know that we are appreciated and that our hard work has not gone unnoticed. When gratitude is regularly expressed, the culture... read more
New Year, New Career
Why does the new year spell time for many to consider a new career? And how can employers read the signs and manage the change in their businesses? Many employees who have become disengaged in their workplace, roles, and... read more
Do I Need an Advisory Board for My Business?
There are over two million small businesses in Australia, and of those 90 percent are micro-mini, meaning they have less than five employees. And 65 percent of those two million plus small businesses actually employ no staff; they are... read more
