Developing Future Leadership Skills: Leadership vs. Management
In the dynamic landscape of modern organisations, the terms "leadership" and "management" are often used interchangeably, yet they entail distinct roles and skill sets. While both are crucial for organisational success, understanding the nuances between them is pivotal.
In this blog we will explore:
- Key leadership skills
- Resources to support self-exploration and growth
- Mates to Managers program material to support you and your teams in become the leaders of today's workforce.
The Mindful Practice of Letting Go
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months. It's a time for introspection, a moment to assess what served us well and what didn’t. In the spirit of welcoming a fresh start, what better way to prepare for the new year than by embracing the mindful practice of letting go?
Unlocking Your Potential – Exploring Self-Determination Theory
In our pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment, we often find ourselves questioning what truly motivates us to strive for success, happiness, and satisfaction. This is where Self-Determination Theory (SDT) comes into play. A guide to SDT and benefits to you and an organisation.
5 Tips to be an Empathetic Leader
Being an empathetic leader is essential for creating a positive and productive work environment. Empathy helps you connect with your team, understand their needs, create space for wellbeing, and fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. Here are five tips to support you on your journey to being an empathetic leader.
Are you satisfied or are you Feeling Stuck – Navigating a potential Mid-Life Crisis
Happiness is subjective. What do people mean by happiness, and how do we know if different people mean the same thing? As you grow older, you may look back at your life with a smile on your face, or, you may look back with regret – questioning multiple decisions that led to this moment, asking yourself ‘am I satisfied with my life’?
If we aren’t satisfied, then we may feel stuck.
Locked in a Freezer - How Culture Freezes Your Potential
With the new positive duty being imposed by the Australian Human Rights Commission on employers to prevent sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation by December 2023, what can organisations do to change their culture to create a space of safety and inclusivity? In this blog we explore the importance of cultural transformation with industry examples and lived experiences.
Bringing the Woohoo to Culture
All of us have questioned getting out of bed in the morning for work at some point in our lives, this may be you right now. Losing our Woohoo is normal, but how can you get back your Woohoo and then some? And how can organisations create the space for people to bring their best selves to work?
Welcome to The Woohoo Company!
For the past 8 years as Newberry Paterson, we have worked with iconic Australian businesses to help build a culture that gives people the space to bring their best selves to work. At some point in your life, you may have lost your Woohoo due to facing a challenge, either in the workplace or in your personal life.
We can help.
How to work with difficult people
Most of us will find there are people in our lives who just won’t agree with us, no matter how compelling, desirable or practical our argument is. I’ll give you some tips around how to engage with these people which will help with your influence.
Sometimes, you meet someone for the first time and you feel like you have known them for forever. Something just clicks! However when people are unable to create rapport with each other, then communication halts or will...
How to manage your team through change
When moving your business through change, clear communication is everything. It is essential to the ongoing success of your business that you communicate well with your customer. Equally, communication with your team must be clear, consistent and confident.
Now, more than ever, your team needs you to manage and communicate effectively. Whether you are moving through a planned restructure, rapidly transitioning to working from home, or your business has been forced to ‘pivot’ in an ever-changing marketplace, there are simple ways to ensure that you can lead your team to success.
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