Leadership Insider

What an amazing interview with Tanya Meessmann as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyameessmann/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Sophie Bretag as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-bretag-60a2a762/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Sarah Gandolfo as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-louise-gandolfo-571b435b/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Rowan Hodge as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-hodge-35278351/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Rosemary McKenzie Ferguson as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-mckenzie-ferguson-6612763/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Rory Boyle as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! About Rory.... I love being an entrepreneur. One of my favourite quotes...................A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both. From the lounge room of my brother Nick Boyle's modest home in Essendon we have scaled to be one of Australia's leading suppliers of corporate culture and thank you's. Delivering a gift every 20 seconds during our peak periods has become the norm and we will continue to strive to be Australia'a number one place to work. Our group of companies are at an exciting stage of growth and I am proud to lead Hampers with Bite, Snacks with Bite and Promotions Warehouse. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-boyle-67771414/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Richard Smith from Gateway Motorways Services as our finalists (the Gateway Motorways Services team!) in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brisbane-motorway-services/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Paul Eastwood as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmeastwood/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Mohit Tolani as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-tolani-3b6019151/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Lucy Johnston as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucycjohnston/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Leanne Williams as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-williams-06720765/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Kathryn Vosper as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Kathryn Vosper is a strategic technology leader with over 17 years experience within the global technology sector. Passionate about helping organisations meet the ever-changing suite of digital challenges faced in highly competitive markets, Kathryn has a reputation for strong leadership of teams in finding dynamic, innovative digital solutions coupled with a systematic problem-solving approach to everything from strategy, sales, marketing, people leadership and change management. This encompasses extensive experience across a range of sectors including Telco, Mining, Oil and Gas, Construction and Aerospace and Defence. Kathryn has a strong track record of delivering results and growth for some of the worlds most respected and recognisable software brands and is highly motivated by the possibilities presented by new, innovative and cutting-edge technology. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-vosper/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Jo Mason as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-mason-53914030/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Grant Pritchard as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Grant is an in-house lawyer and workplace mental health advocate at Spark New Zealand. In addition to his formal legal role, Grant voluntarily leads Spark’s thriving workplace mental health community, which is helping eradicate stigma, better equip staff and create a supportive workplace environment. Grant has spent over a decade in senior legal and commercial roles in Australia and New Zealand, winning Young Australian In-house Lawyer of the Year in 2014. He has spoken at conferences in New Zealand, Australia and India on topics like legal innovation, emerging technology and workplace mental health. Grant’s dream is to see people across Australasia thriving with their mental health by transforming how we do mental health at work. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantpritchard/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Gloiriose Irankunda as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriose-irankunda-16b609188/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Giovanna (Caruso) Lever as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Giovanna Lever is the founder and managing director of Sparrowly Group, TED speaker and advocate for all genders. Her first experience of business was growing up and working on her family’s large scale, horticulture farm in Bundaberg. Mentored by her father, she supported the operations of the family agribusiness. So business became a way of life for her - as natural as sleeping and breathing. Giovanna's ability to build and transform brands into sustainable business models is built on the back of her business acumen acquired from over 20 years commercial experience across the education, health, tourism, sport, and agriculture industries. Giovanna is well known for her expertise in helping organisations and their stakeholders in transformational and collaborative change management. She does this through her innate ability to bring disparate stakeholders together for the common good enabling advocacy long after the project is delivered. She is an expert in faciliting co-design environments for stakeholders at all levels and functions. She began Sparrowly Group with a clear vision to help create better, sustainable businesses backed by a better workforce for the future. She has done this successfully for a number of organisations in both the private and public sectors and in many instances, bringing the two sectors together to better align and drive impactful outcomes for their customers. As well as providing strategic consultation, Giovanna runs impactful leadership and development and reflective mentorship programs for small businesses owners through to executive leaders. Giovanna has co-authored two research papers on accessible tourism and career pathways which has received acclaim from the sector and decision makers alike. She is a regular guest lecturer at University of Technology Sydney and University Western Sydney and sits on the School of Business and School of Behavioural Sciences industry advisory committees with both universities. Outside, Sparrowly Group, Giovanna is a Non-Executive Director for national charity, Mummy’s Wish. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannalever/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Gemma Renton as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmarenton/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Chris Dean as our finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscdean/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Cecily McGuckin as a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Cecily is passionate about disrupting industries, driving change, and encouraging other female leaders and those heading up family businesses. She is also an advocate for fostering a strong company culture and organisational change to achieve great results. As CEO of Queensland Steel & Sheet (QSS), She believes people are their greatest asset. She is proud to be leading their family business into the next generation with a focus on quality products and excellent customer service. The QSS team are the best in the industry and she feels privileged to be working with them. She enjoys sharing her story and experiences in the hope it can inspire and motivate others in similar situations. https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/women-in-focus/the-new-wave-of-women-leaders-201810.html https://www.yourbusinessmomentum.com.au/resources/momentum-talks/women-in-family-business-leadership-roles https://www.tharawat-magazine.com/podcast/cecily-mcguckin-transform-culture/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-mcguckin-93b99a29/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Alita Harvey-Rodriguez as a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alita-harvey-rodriguez/ Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Alison Michalk as a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards! A seasoned entrepreneur, Alison excels at the strategic and tactical elements required to deliver success in today’s business environment. Highly connected, Alison is able to draw on her extensive network to offer insights into the digital strategies and digital transformation driving modern business. Alison has a deep understanding on how to leverage online engagement opportunities whilst managing brand reputation risks. Operating Quiip as a distributed company, Alison is knowledgeable about new business models, flexibility and the future of work. Alison is also an advocate for raising the profile and participation levels of women in leadership. Alison led the rigorous B Corp certification process with Quiip one of the first 300 in Australia to become certified. Alison also co-founded community management conference Swarm, now in its 8th year, and established the Australian Community Managers' Group for professionals (5000+ members). She co-created an industry Code of Ethics and a union partnership with the MEAA. Alison is intensely passionate about using business as a force for good and joined the B Local Sydney board in 2020 as Communications Chair. Find out more about us at LeadershipHQ and the Outstanding Leadership Awards at https://www.leadershiphq.com.au/ and https://www.outstandingleadershipawards.com.au/

What an amazing interview with Dr Gav, who is a finalist in our Outstanding Leadership Awards. He is an acknowledged business leader and specialist in the field of human based risk management and the psychology of risk, He is a serial entrepreneur and has been running his own businesses since 2001. He has conducted business in over 17 countries and provided a wide range of services for a very diverse client base, ranging from heads of state, to school teachers. He is a leading academic and subject matter expert in his field and is a much-sought after International speaker. He has, over the last decade, had extensive experience as a Director and Board Member of; for profit, not for profit and community organisations. He is the CEO of the Risk2Solution Group which is a group of risk consultants and advisors, security, safety, medical and emergency response companies that focus on innovative integration and consolidation solutions.

Dr Dan Wilson is a finalist in our 2020 Outstanding Leadership Awards and Sonia interviewed him to find out what kind and courageous leadership means to him. It is a wonderful and inspiring interview which will make your heart sing. We are on a mission and movement to create and celebrate kind and courageous leadership and leaders and Dr Dan espouses everything around this leadership. Dr Dan Wilson is a Rural GP Trainee working in the Grampians region, Victoria. In 2019 he was named Victoria’s Junior Doctor of the Year and listed finalist for Australia and New Zealand’s Junior Doctor of the Year. Dr Wilson is passionate about improving the delivery and quality of health care to rural Australians. He is a Board Director of Rural Doctors Association Victoria (Victoria’s peak representation for rural medical practitioners), and Medical Editor for The Leadership Review (an emergent digital leadership magazine).

Sonia McDonald founder of McDonald Inc and LHQ (LeadershipHQ) explores how we can stay courageous during times of crisis. Join Sonia in a funny, real, practical and often vulnerable podcast where she is on a mission to build kind and courageous leaders. Learn more about Sonia here at https://www.soniamcdonald.com.au/ and McDonald Inc. at http://www.mcdonaldinc.com.au

Sonia McDonald CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ and author of her recent book Leadership Attitude shares her insights on Leadership. Leadership is an attitude and discover how to rock as a leader.

We have a really important mission I want to share. We can’t do it alone. Our purpose is to create a world of leaders who make a difference to our world. We lead our world. Thing is, we can’t build a world of leaders without your help. We need you. We need you to help us make a difference. Many of us have made leadership bigger than us, greater than we believe is possible or about role or title. Leadership is about Mindset, Attitude and Behaviour. Let’s build a world where we spot, provoke and empower those around us to be leaders. As Marianne Williamson once said “It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.” Leadership is about being and creating the Light. We need us all to have the courage to spot, provoke and empower. Who is with me? Contact us at info@leadershiphq.com.au

Courageous Conversations – Why aren’t we saying what we need or want? Communication is the key to resolving any and all conflicts, concerns, or even just to clarify things. It’s the foundation that fosters great relationships, whether it is an intimate relationship with the love of your life, or a stranger on the train. If you suck at communication, you’ve got a big problem. Conversation is what connects us, and in the workplace, it is what binds a team, and moves it towards the best outcome for all involved, in the most productive way possible. So why is it we’re not saying what it is we need or want? If you are looking at building amazing communication skills contact the Team at LHQ at www.leadershiphq.com.au

Leadership is Scary. No this isn't a Stephen King type article on Leadership...no scary music or creeping up on you when you least expect it - now there is a movie idea! Scary? Thing it doesn’t have to be… “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne I see, work, hear and feel leadership everyday. I don’t even think we know we are leaders or leading. But we are.

Recently I was reading an article in the Australian Financial Review on Leadership for those at the Top. It truly resonated with me. Why; just because you are at the top does not mean you are a leader or you are impervious to help. Time after time, I meet with leaders and organisations and they constantly complain about the level of skills, awareness and capability of their leaders and leadership. Basically they suck. How many times have you worked with a manager and they just suck as a leader. They are just so bad that you wish you could scream – YOU SUCK! Most of us don't leave organisations, but managers.

There is a little bit of a misconception in the corporate world that those who appear more confident can handle just about anything. Let me share something with you, 2015 was a tough (and awesome) year, and it seems like it was rather challenging for a number of us. I had my knocks, challenges, let downs, failures and - at times it was hard to get back up. But I always took something away from it, had huge leanings, changed the frame and sometimes I just let it go. High self-esteem does not necessarily lead to resilience. The opposite, however, is true; resilience builds your self-esteem.

Sonia McDonald CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ talks about Leadership is an Attitude! Be inspired, motivated and energised to be the leader you want to be today - and remember we all can be leaders! Attitude, not aptitude determines altitude…Zig Ziglar

Sonia McDonald CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ talks about Courage. Lead with Courage. Leadership is about Courage. "Your time is limited; so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." Steve Jobs If you would love to be more Courageous or would love to share your story of courage as a leader, contact me at info@leadershiphq.com.au or www.leadershiphq.com.au