CEOWorld Magazine: 10 Warning Signs You’re Managing A Bad Boss
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
Michelle has ten signs to watch out for when managing a bad boss in this article for CEOWorld Magazine. Leaders are judged not just by the effectiveness of their leadership, but by the leadership that’s displayed by their direct reports. Effective leaders – who are leading other leaders – know they need to keep their […]
Governance Institute of Australia: The 7 indicators that demonstrate good leadership
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
In this article Michelle contributed to the Governance Institute of Australia, she provides seven indicators that identify good leadership. Michelle makes the following points: Leadership is never a one size fits all approach. Successful leaders hold true to their values, while adapting and adjusting their style to suit the context in which they are operating. […]
Human Resources Director: How to manage performance reviews remotely
Publication: management | performance | workplace
In this article published in Human Resources Director, Michelle provides her thoughts on performance reviews – their purpose and impact – and how they take on a new intensity during a time when many employees and leaders are working remotely. It’s essential to be sensitive to what is going on for employees at the moment. […]
Human Resources Director NZ: How to manage performance reviews remotely
Publication: leadership | management | organisations | performance | workplace
Published in Human Resources Director NZ, in this article, Michelle provides her thoughts on performance reviews – their purpose and impact – and how they take on a new intensity during a time when many employees and leaders are working remotely. It’s essential to be sensitive to what is going on for employees at the […]
Venture Magazine: Five warning signs your leadership is failing (and what to do about it)
Publication: leadership | management | power
Michelle provides five warning signs that your leadership could be failing in this article published in Venture Magazine. It’s easy for leaders to have an overly confident opinion of their leadership effectiveness with research revealing a correlation between a person’s confidence and their level of power. A study by the University of Southern California and […]
CEOWorld Magazine: Why caring, compassion and commitment are vital qualities for leaders
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
In this article published in CEOWorld Magazine, Michelle explains why caring, compassion and commitment are vital qualities for leaders. Leadership and decision making go hand in hand, and as technology changes how we live and work and the rate of change accelerates, the nature of those decisions and how to lead can appear more complex […]
In The Black: Micromanagement: a bad habit you need to ditch now
Publication: culture | management | organisations | stakeholders
In this article first published in In The Black, Michelle contributes her ideas as to why you need to ditch the micromanagement habit. Micromanagement is a bad habit that can destroy creativity and innovation, yet many leaders who micromanage regard themselves as thorough and capable. What are the signs that you should look for if […]
HR Director: Six ways to be a more thoughtful leader
Publication: leadership | management | stakeholders | workplace
In this article that appears in HR Director, Michelle discusses when you ask employees what they want from their leaders the answers are relatively consistent, and simple. Read on. Leadership and decision-making go hand in hand and as technology changes how we live and work, the nature of those decisions and how to lead can […]
Insurance Business NZ: How to build a more diverse team
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
In this article for Insurance Business NZ, Michelle provides four tips on how to build a diverse team. “The more alike people are, the more likely they are to think along the same lines; therefore, there is less room for debate, discernment and disagreement.” As organizations grapple with more complex decisions and an ever-increasing pace […]
GRC Professional: Why too much cohesion is bad for you – and the organisation
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
In this article written for GRC Professional, Michelle explains that too much cohesion can be unhealthy. When team members are unwilling to challenge or disagree with each other, it’s a warning sign for leaders that something is wrong. There are many instances in which sections of corporate Australia haven’t lived up to community expectations. The […]