Nic projectmanager@rdagw.org.au

This week I thought I would revert to one of my favorites - Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers -- and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling. Enjoy!

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share.

This week's video comes from Brené Brown and her brave and honest book for leaders – Dare to Lead. The book has the subtitle ‘Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts’ and is, in its essence, an attempt to redefine good leadership. Brene Brown firmly believes that genuinely great leadership is not defined by status, power, or titles but by something else entirely. According to her, great leaders recognize potential, take responsibility, and are vulnerable, honest, and courageous. Great leaders do not pretend to have all the answers, and they never let their egos get the better of them.

It's our responsibility to prove to our employees or co-workers that if they make a mistake they're going to get helped - not blamed. Too often we tell people that they're the problem instead of "we have a problem." By being open about your mistakes, you then create a learning opportunity.

Interesting short video about not holding yourself back and being aware of the negative connotations in our communication. I think we can all be reminded from time to time to change the narrative from "I can't" to "I can". Enjoy!

When I started my business I knew without a doubt that I would fail at some stage. Luckily enough this has yet to happen but I have no doubt it will. When you see mistakes as a learning opportunity, you make the activity a positive rather than a negative. Apparently Oprah agrees. Enjoy!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNOXOp9L_k

Critical conversations in the workplace are sometimes difficult and many struggle with this. Simon Sinek helps us unlock the secrets to effective communication in challenging situations.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6tYrqvh_Zw

Why are there so few women leaders? Weaving together scientific research and personal narrative, Alexis Kanda-Olmstead explains why women may be reluctant to take on leadership roles and what we - women and men - can do to disrupt the powerful internal forces that undermine women’s leadership aspirations and confidence.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVzHBWoIGEw