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Failing Forward! An Australian Premier Who Made History
One of the several disasters facing Anna Bligh during her 5 year Premiership was when the coal tanker Shen Neng ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef.
Communication – The Essence Connection
Communication is a well-developed set of abilities to impart information or exchange thoughts, ideas and feelings with others.
Why Meditation Is An Essential Tool In Our Leadership Performance
Neuroscience is now showing the link between the ancient practice of meditation and improved performance, creativity and leadership abilities.
Drive Is The Inspiration To Never Quit
Everyone has dreams and whimsical fantasies. Some people have the drive and desire to make these dreams come true, and others sit on the couch and watch TV.
Write The Words You Can’t Say
Expressive writing, also known as therapeutic writing, has been found to be beneficial for mental and physical health.
The Key Ingredient For A Successful Life Isn’t Wealth - It’s Happiness
The active ingredient in happiness and performance is the holistic measure of higher mind-brain development.
Make Me A Leader Movie - Trailer Launch
We are delighted to announce that with the sponsorship of Cochlear, we will be hosting the ‘Make Me A Leader’ trailer launch on October 27th.
Inspiring Yourself To Inspire Others
Angry venting or happy cheer? What would you prefer to be the norm in your workplace? Follow the science and find inspiration to become a more effective leader.
All Work And No Play Makes Your Brain Dull
Developing your agility through play will help you develop intuition, which is critical in this increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
Dance Your Way Into A Healthy Body And Mind
The scientists found that even with a thinner cortex, patients identified as dancers performed better in tasks involving memory and learning.
Fixed Mindset: Or I Always Knew There Was Something In That Confirmation Bias!
Agility is the capacity to read changing conditions in one’s environment and the ability to respond to them.
The Enigmatic Smile Of Mona Lisa
Studies have shown that different parts of the brain are activated depending on whether your smile is true or false.
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