habits

Who controls your day?

Publication: | |

Do you remember the memo? How you answer that question is likely age-dependent. For the uninitiated, the memo was a communication process that has mostly left the workplace. You’d write your message, and everyone who needed to receive a copy would be listed at the top of the page. It was printed out, and each respondent’s […]

IML: Bad habits that harm leadership effectiveness

Publication: | |

In this article for the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Michelle shares seven bad habits that may apply to you in ways that could be harming your leadership effectiveness. Despite many leadership frameworks, models and books, there are still frequent examples of ineffective leaders.  The Gallup group’s research highlights the leadership deficit. Research found that […]

Have you found your learning mantra?

Publication: | |

My laundry list of books to read seems endless. When I go into a bookstore, I rarely leave without a few purchases, and my Kindle is full of books I am waiting to read. Yes, I am one of ‘those people’ – a book hoarder. As you can appreciate (also given my work), I love […]

CEOWorld Magazine: Bad habits that are harming your leadership effectiveness and what to do about it

Publication: | |

Read Michelle’s seven tips about habits that could be harming the effectiveness of your leadership. Thanks to CEOWorld Magazine for the opportunity. Despite many leadership frameworks, models and books, there are still frequent examples of ineffective leaders. The Gallup group’s research highlights the leadership deficit. Research found that 82% of employees see their leaders as uninspiring, […]

psnews.com.au: Workplace habits that put people off

Publication: | |

Thanks to psnews.com.au, Michelle says having habits can be helpful or harmful, so when they influence your workplace performance they need to be kept under strict control. When you think of bad habits, what springs to mind? Not getting enough exercise, eating poorly, or watching too much TV. The list can be long. Mostly the habits […]

psnews.com.au: Challenge yourself to think differently

Publication: | |

In this article for psnews.com.au, Michelle says understanding the world from another person’s perspective can promote social bonds and group harmony. The children’s book, A Tale of Two Beasts, by Fiona Roberton tells the tale of a little girl and a small animal (labelled a “strange beast” in the book). In the first part, the story is told […]

When helping becomes unhelpful

Publication: | |

In the delightful children’s book, The Boy, the Fox, the Horse and the Mole, a young boy becomes friends with three animals and along the way learns the wisdom of kindness. In the book, the young boy asks the horse, “What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said? ‘Help,’ said the horse. ‘Asking for help isn’t […]