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What I learned about leadership from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr
The process of being a leader and nurturing leaders is never-ending. From being aware of our biases to changing how we communicate our vision as social and technological landscapes change, […]
Dr Leanne Blackley: Confidence is a muscle you build through exertion. It comes with practice.
Dr Leanne Blackley has spent over a decade leading complex HR and corporate functions and is a Senior Executive Service Band 1 level in the Australian Public Service (APS). Leanne […]
Scott Lockey: You have to behave in a way that is right regardless of whether or not someone is looking
What can we learn from defence leaders responsible for delivering major capital equipment for whom VUCA is not just another acronym? Defence leaders are VUCA specialists who navigate the volatility, […]
Maria Filardo: Surround yourself with the right people
I work with many talented and successful people, and they all have one thing in common: an idea that gives them so much energy and inspiration that they are motivated […]
Dan McInerney: You need to be vulnerable to be courageous
Vulnerability is the gift that Daniel McInerney brings to his mission: super-charging other people’s success through his courage. I know firsthand that courage and vulnerability have been a hallmark of […]
Candyce Presland: Climate action for communities
The global pandemic created extraordinary challenges for us as leaders. Many people say that it has changed leadership for the better. Actively shaping and preparing your leadership vision will help […]
Tara Cheyne: My vision as a politician is to be part of a team that is constantly striving to make Canberra the best place to live
In 2016, at twenty nine years old, Tara Cheyne was first elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly. Following her re-election in October 2020, Tara was appointed to Cabinet as Minister […]
What I learned about leadership from David Pocock, new Senator for the Australian Capital Territory
Different leaders have different strengths. Recently elected to the Senate of Australia, David Pocock is a former professional rugby union player and now the first Independent senator to represent the ACT. […]