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Accountability is not just the leader's job
Yesterday I was working with a leadership cohort. We were thinking about what creates high performing teams and the discussion of...
Kristen Gyorgak
Apr 16


4 communication myths to ponder
We dubbed March, myth-busting March. And there are a lot of myths (or assumptions) about what makes for good communication at work....
Kristen Gyorgak
Mar 26


Reverse your rizz: the key to authentic charisma
Forget charisma - put the focus on others to reverse your rizz!

Rachel Kasa
Mar 4


Public Sector Integrity Day: How corrupt are we? Do we have good guidance? And what about lobbying?
The 2024 worldwide Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) was published in early February 2025. And Aotearoa New Zealand has dropped four...

Hilary Bryan
Feb 21


Using genAI? Prompt like a pro
If you’re going to use generative AI models, you’ll need to think about your prompts. This has brought forth a new career opportunity;...
Kristen Gyorgak
Feb 19


Stress-Free Tips for Easing Back to Work After the Holidays
Let's ease back into work after our holidays - and focus on taking care of ourselves in 2025

Rachel Kasa
Jan 24


Quests not goals and your top five
Quests I love a good list. I get everything out of my head and on paper (I prefer it to an electronic version). It's in line with...

Hilary Bryan
Nov 1, 2024


The power of assessments = a shared language
When you hear self-assessment, what do you think? What do you think of when you hear you'll be doing a self-assessment  for a team day at...
Kristen Gyorgak
Nov 1, 2024
Strategy as a continuous process
I love a good strategy session. It’s great to work through traditional strategic planning models such as inputs, outputs, outcomes,...

Hilary Bryan
Sep 25, 2024


Do you see yourself as others see you?
Bit of a tough one. This isn't just vital for leaders, but for everyone.

Hilary Bryan
Sep 13, 2024


Use neuroscience to help you manage change: SCARF + SPACES
We're a big fan of putting a neuroscience lens on...well, everything  about work. 🧠Makes sense, eh? And what's one constant? Change,...
Kristen Gyorgak
Sep 9, 2024


Understanding generational differences: Three rules of thumb
Generational differences are real, folks. Our generational tendencies play out in how we live, think, work and play. But, thinking about...
Kristen Gyorgak
Aug 30, 2024


A glimpse at Indigenous people’s perspectives
Dr Jesse Pirini reported some valuable learnings on indigenous perspectives that are relevant to us here in Aotearoa.

Hilary Bryan
Aug 27, 2024


Appreciative Intelligence - when things don't go your way
It's my first week back after a family-filled, sun-filled, action-packed USA summer vacation. This past week James and I have been doing...
Kristen Gyorgak
Aug 23, 2024


What we can learn from the French electoral system
Decision making can be fraught - can the French electoral system help us learn more about it?

Hilary Bryan
Jul 22, 2024
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