Xero shares jump as profits exceed expectations under CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy’s leadership
US-based chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy’s year of “foundational change” at the New Zealand cloud accounting company Xero delivered better-than-expected profits and strong revenue growth.
How leaders can support employee wellbeing in today’s complex workplace
Progressive companies have encouraged employees to "bring their whole selves to work," adding complexity to managerial roles. Leaders must now support their teams not only professionally but as whole individuals with complex lives outside of work.
Five lessons my mum taught me that helped me become a better leader
In honour of Mother’s Day, Pin Payments CEO shares five life lessons his mother taught him that helped him become a better business leader.
Mid-year blues? How these entrepreneurs re-energise their business when motivation wanes
Four entrepreneurs share their invaluable insights and proven strategies for revitalising and inspiring teams when the initial new year motivation begins to fade.
The top five mistakes new managers should avoid
You won’t get it right all the time, but you can avoid these common pitfalls to become the effective leaders of tomorrow in future-fit organisations.
Crisis management 101: Why the buck should stop with the CEO
The reality is that if the CEO is to go in the wake of a crisis, a clean-cut is most often the best way forward – for both the former CEO and the company.
Five actionable steps to unleash your influence quotient
As business owners and executives, understanding the nuances of influence and cultivating your influence quotient can unlock doors, forge partnerships, and drive real change.
ASIC chief preaches “tough love”, says being a director isn’t easy and isn’t meant to be
Being a company director is tough and a wave of incoming regulations is unlikely to make it any simpler, ASIC chair Joe Longo says, but following some basic precepts can help corporate leaders stay compliant with the rules.
BioPak CEO Gary Smith wins 2024 EY Australian Entrepreneur of the Year award
BioPak co-founder Gary Smith has been awarded the title of 2024 Australian EY Entrepreneur of the Year, recognising his efforts in the compostable packaging industry.
Labor’s ‘Working for Women’ strategy to involve more women in decision-making
A new five-year action plan under Labor’s national ‘Working for Women’ strategy offers a whole-of-government roadmap for gender equality.
The five key ingredients that make leadership training worthwhile
What managers need to know before spending money and time on sending their staff off to leadership training.
How a five-minute chat paved the path from an intern to the managing director for Samantha Sakr
When one of Australia’s youngest managing directors Samantha Sakr decided to take the leap from intern to seize a permanent position at Taurus Marketing, it was prompted by a five-minute conversation.
