Leadership lessons
The pirate of Unilever: New boss unafraid to go ‘a little bit rogue’
The head of Unilever Australia and New Zealand, Nick Bangs, opens up about impostor syndrome and how he wants to spark culture change at the 94-year-old organisation.
- by Jessica Yun
Latest
From nascent firms to Canva, coaching is everywhere in start-ups
In an industry obsessed with self-improvement and unafraid of what others might see as woo-woo or unconventional, coaching is catching on.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Jacinda Ardern to bring leadership insights to Harvard University
Ardern, a global icon of the left and an inspiration to women around the world, has been appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School, its dean said.
- by Steve LeBlanc
‘I wasn’t part of the boys’ club’: Now, farmer Emma Germano is leading one
Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano doesn’t want you to be distracted by the fact that she’s the first woman to lead the lobby group in 35 years.
- by Jessica Yun
Leadership program tailored for women of colour
More senior managers will have new opportunities at executive levels and board positions, improving diversity in Australian institutions.
- by Sue White
Opinion
Jobs
I watched a young grocery worker show leadership. It’s more than having a big title
We urgently need to rethink how we define leadership. We are all role models to someone else.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Opinion
History
Same as it ever was: Why we are all hostages to history
How much of the past should remain in the past? Recent news stories about Prince Harry, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Cardinal George Pell all seek to answer this question.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Work therapy
How do I deal with a micromanager?
The pandemic and the experience of working from home have taught us that micromanagement isn’t needed, but some executives didn’t get the memo.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Company ‘slowdown’ puts workers on a roll
Letting staff take things slow once in a while and escape the daily hustle is paying off for some Australian businesses.
- by Sue White
Hamilton’s Lyndon Watts: ‘There’s no right way to be sexual’
The actor discusses the slow move in theatre away from all-white casting panels, the difficulties he faced as a teenager – and why he wants to play an elf.
- by Benjamin Law
Help! One of my team members hates me
A questioner just got her dream job but has found out she’s managing a staffer who missed out on the role. Dr Kirstin Ferguson’s advice? Go straight to the boss.
- by Dr Kirstin Ferguson