“You don’t get paid for the hour, you get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” – Jim Rohn Though the idea of 9-5, Monday-Friday seems destined to be relegated to the rear-view mirror, there’s no doubt that the post-pandemic office recall has begun. Workers are dusting off their office finery, topping up …
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“When the wind blows there are those that build walls and then there are those that build windmills.” – Chinese proverb Gone are the days when the quest for profit comes at the expense of people and the planet. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability aren’t just nice-to-haves on the annual report anymore – these …
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Written by military commando and International Aid Worker Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrell OAM. Leading on the Battlefield The windscreen of the lead vehicle in our three-car convoy is shattered by a bullet. The four-inch armoured glass has done its job; the bullet did not penetrate the vehicle. We are in the Gaza Strip and stuck at …
“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” – Robert Jordan ‘Resilience’ is a buzz word for a reason. It’s our response to adversity, how we overcome hardship and challenges – that mental reservoir of strength we tap into in times of need. Terms like ‘bouncing …
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Becoming an Olympic athlete requires much more than excellence in a certain sport. It takes a strong, resilient mindset to overcome injury and failure, strategic long-term vision and expertise in setting and achieving goals. You can bet your bottom dollar that along with the dizzying heights of success, these champion athletes have also overcome extreme …
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Rosie Batty is the epitome of the ‘accidental leader’. When her 11-year-old son Luke tragically lost his life at the hands of his father, Rosie became a tireless and inspirational crusader against domestic violence, turning her personal tragedy into a fight to help others. Now, Rosie will host a special eight-part series of One Plus …
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“It’s time for you to challenge your unconscious biases, leave your negative perceptions at the door and lift your expectation of what you think people with disability can do. Because it’s always more than you think.” – Dylan Alcott While the 2022 Australian Open will aways be remembered for Ash Barty’s drought-breaking championship win, it …
In April 2021, a study of more than 30,000 workers worldwide revealed 41% were considering changing professions or quitting in the coming year. Welcome to the Great Resignation, where the end goal of greener pastures applies as much to life in general as it does to the workplace. After two years of pandemic pandemonium, it seems the power …
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A quick Google search defines a trailblazer as a pioneer, or someone who blazes a trail to guide others. History books are full of incredible stories of trailblazing women, relentless visionaries who bravely challenged the status quo to forge a new path in their field – from activists, artists and discoverers to leaders, athletes and …
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On 8th March 2022 we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), facing prejudice head on in our efforts to #BreakTheBias. For decades, women have been dedicating their lives to creating an equal world. A world that is diverse and inclusive. A world free of bias, stereotype and discrimination. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Now …
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