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Why Should Leaders Exercise?
"Let's get physical, physical I wanna get physical Let's get into physical” Let’s Get Physical by Olivia Newtown John (click here for the song) Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash “run #1 complete" “Run #2 complete on weekend” SMSs from a Coaching client Bill is responsible for the design and implementation of a multi-million-dollar technology solution, for his firm. The focus of his coaching is to lead his team in achieving the strategic objectives of his project, with
Tamar Balkin
5 min read


Do Leaders Have A Tendency To Overestimate Their Expertise?
“Superficial Don't be superficial Superficial Don't be superficial with me Superficial Don't be superficial Superficial Don't be superficial with me” Don't Be Superficial by Ryan McKean (click here for the song) https://favpng.com “Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives a false sense of security encouraging an ignorant man to persevere in his efforts that can result in huge damage.” Eraldo Banovac The abundance of easily accessible info
Tamar Balkin
4 min read


Are Smiles In The Workplace Always Worthwhile?
“When you're smilin', when you're smilin' The whole world smiles with you When you're laughin', when you're laughin' The sun comes shinin' through" When you’re smiling the whole world smiles with you by Frank Sinatra (click here for three delightful versions of the song) Personal photo of check in line at Sydney Airport, I was actually standing in a repurposed car park as there was insufficient space inside the terminal for the queue. "Our day-to-day positive emotions func
Tamar Balkin
4 min read


Can Ethical Behaviour Enhance Leadership Capability And Wellbeing?
“But when his drinking and lusting And his hunger for power Became known to more and more people The demands to do something About this outrageous man Became louder and louder” Rasputin by Boney M (click here for the song) Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash “The intense media coverage of a serious allegation of financial misconduct in my organisation has detrimentally impacted everyone. I was at a BBQ on the weekend and was verbally abused.. I didn’t even have the opportunity
Tamar Balkin
6 min read
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