Women. That’s right, I reckon we are own worst enemy when it comes to realising our full potential. Sure there are many other factors that come into play, some of which are unique to women, but put simply I think women often don’t believe in themselves enough. There are of course always exceptions… like some […]
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What is the biggest barrier to women achieving their career goals?
Posted on 03 November 2009.
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Leadership through the crisis and after: McKinsey Global Survey results
Posted on 03 November 2009.
A global survey of leadership by McKinsey published in October 2009 shows that executives have markedly changed their leadership styles in the past year—but not their views on which ones will help companies most in the long term. And it may come as no surprise to sphinxx readers that many of the most needed leadership […]
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A great Harvard Business Review article exposes how valuable women’s external relationships are to business performance
Posted on 30 October 2009.
I was collating some research the other day and again reviewed the article, How Star Women Build Portable Skills which is always a good read as it shows that star performers often falter when they move to new companies, but not women. While this article focuses on analysts, I thought you may find some similarities […]
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Ask someone if they’re OK on R U OK?Day November 29
Posted on 28 October 2009.
Mariette Rupps-Donnelly is a great supporter of sphinxx and has drawn our attention to a very important health initiative called R U OK?Day. You may (or may not) be aware that stress and depression are the largest contributors to lost productivity in Australia, and that absenteeism plus stress and depression-related presenteeism are directly costing employers […]
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5 things you can do to sell yourself in your workplace, business or broader career
Posted on 20 October 2009.
Last Thursday was one of those crazy days (good-crazy, thank goodness and not silly-crazy!) that seem to happen only when all the stars and moons are aligned… It started with an interview on ABC radio, and ended with a conversation with Carla Zampatti. And I learned a lot from both about selling yourself, and making […]
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What I Wish I Knew When I Started – business shortcuts to the fast lane
Posted on 19 October 2009.
Rosemary Gillespie from Proof Communications has sent us this fabulous e-book, entitled What I Wish I Knew When I Started. While this book contains great insights for those looking to start their own business, it also has some great principles which can be applied to any role such as the importance in prioritising and managing […]
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