The Leading Edge Newsletter

Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of the new Leading Edge Newsletter. We would like to sincerely thank all of our readers, clients, and participants of our recent surveys and courses for their feedback and suggestions in rebuilding this newsletter. Additionally, together with this newsletter we are also launching a significant update to our website. We hope that as you explore both you will find a wealth of valuable and actionable information.

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Leadership Management Australasia

L.E.A.D Survey News

Latest Results from Australasia’s Leading Workplace Survey are In
New findings from the latest LMA Leadership, Employment, and Direction (L.E.A.D.) survey have just been released, and reveal how deeply employees in Australian and New Zealand organisations have internalised the difficult current economic circumstances. However, rather than throwing their hands up in horror and fearing the worst… Read more ›

The Importance of Perspective
The latest L.E.A.D. Survey results show the importance of developing a wider perspective – a perspective that embraces both organisational needs and individual needs. Read more ›

Planning, Communication, and Building on Trust – the Keys to Engagement
The latest L.E.A.D. survey results highlight the critical activities of planning and communication in seeking to engage employees to deal with difficult times. Central to this engagement is the ability to build on the trust that appears stronger than ever, despite tough conditions. Read more ›

Participate in Australasia’s Leading Workplace Survey
If you would like to receive an invitation to participate in the current and/or future L.E.A.D. Surveys… Subscribe here ›
(Note: the survey is completely confidential and takes only 10-12 minutes online to complete.)

Leading the Way

Building Courage and Confidence
We have all grown up inspired by the ANZAC spirit and the stories of courage shown in the face of huge adversity by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in World War 1. However, courage isn’t a quality that only appears in a war zone or in times of great danger. Read more ›

How to Put First Things First
Stephen Covey, author of First Things First, offers these suggestions for balancing your life and work… Read more ›

The Power of Self Motivation – by Paul J. Meyer
Self-motivation compels people to greater levels of responsibility, productivity, and leadership because self-motivation generates a sense of purpose, enthusiasm and the ability to make things happen. Paul J. Meyer, founder of Leadership Management International, offers this success formula… Read more ›

Empower Employees through Delegation
Successful managers in all types of organisations possess one important quality - the ability to delegate. Delegation is the key to a life of fewer pressures, higher performance and greater achievement. Here are the keys to successful delegating… Read more ›

10 Characteristics of a Toxic Leader
Stanley Reed’s book, The Toxic Leader provides insights into “What not to do”. Check this list and see how you and others rate? Read more ›

Be on the Lookout for Exceptional Employees
A recent study pinpointed several of the characteristics of exceptional employees. These characteristics include… Read more ›

From the News

Defining Trust
With suspicion surrounding the role played by his trusted personal physician in the last hours of Michael Jackson’s life, and growing anxiety relating to how our trusted politicians and leaders make decisions in relation to the environment, it is perhaps timely to look at what trust means. Read more ›

Client News

People Development is Paramount for DHL Global Forwarding
DHL has always known the key to their business is their people. View a candid discussion with Tony Boll, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, and how LMA’s people development fits within their core business model. Watch video ›

Upcoming Events

In Australia...

Grant Sexton’s “Succeeding in a Challenging Economy” Australia Speaking Tour
Grant Sexton, CEO of Leadership Management Australasia will be presenting his acclaimed breakfast seminar, “Succeeding in a Challenging Economy”, in Albury – Wodonga, Shepparton, Bathurst, Newcastle, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour. Additional information and registration ›

Randy Slechta’s “Competing in a New Economy” Australia Speaking Tour
Randy Slechta, President of Leadership Management International which operates in over 60 countries, will be presenting his compelling breakfast seminar, “Competing in a New Economy”, in Sydney and Brisbane. Additional information and registration ›

Tim Greenall’s “What You Need to Know about the Fair Work Act 2009” Seminar, Melbourne
Tim Greenall, of Madgwicks Lawyers, will conduct an essential breakfast seminar, “What You Need to Know about the Fair Work Act 2009”, in Melbourne. Additional information and registration ›

In New Zealand...

Grant Sexton’s “Succeeding in a Challenging Economy” New Zealand Speaking Tour
Grant Sexton, CEO of Leadership Management Australasia will be presenting his acclaimed breakfast seminar, “Succeeding in a Challenging Economy”, in Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, and Palmerston North. Additional information and registration ›

Grant Sexton’s “Succeeding in Changing Times” Auckland Seminar
Grant Sexton, CEO of Leadership Management Australasia will be presenting his insightful breakfast seminar, “Succeeding in a Changing Times”, in Auckland. Additional information and registration ›

Featured Courses and Services

A Featured Look at Success Strategies for Team Leaders and Supervisors
Organisations that develop their newer Team Leaders and Supervisors enjoy immediate measurable increases in performance. More importantly they are investing in the future leaders of the organisation. Accordingly, LMA has developed Success Strategies for Team Leaders and Supervisors. Read more ›

A Featured Look at CheckPoint 360° – Comprehensive System to Measure and Improve Leadership Skills
The CheckPoint 360°™ Leadership Competency Feedback System is a professional leadership development tool designed to measure and improve skills that positively impact a manager’s leadership capabilities. Read more ›

A Featured Look at the Performance Development Program
Organisations that have a highly effective system or program in place to maintain and develop the performance of their employees are well positioned to be both exceptionally competitive in their market place and extremely profitable. Read more ›

Prophecy or Fallacy

Women are from Venus and Men are from an Entirely Different Galaxy
Different perspectives? This gender gap analysis provides a humorous look at why women are from Venus and men are from an entirely different galaxy… Read more ›

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