The faces of gender equity change: Nicola Forrest’s $160m investment in Co-Impact
The co-founder of Australia’s Minderoo Foundation has allocated $160 million to philanthropic organisation Co-Impact, to tackle the root causes of gender inequity.
Leadership
The leadership deficit: Australia’s most pressing workplace risk
With burnout remaining pervasive in Australian workplaces despite billions being spent on wellbeing programs, Professor Alex Christou of Monash Business School makes the case that poor leadership is the real problem underlying high levels of stress and low productivity. By Professor Alex Christou of Monash Business School * As we enter 2025, corporate Australia finds […]
Driving retail growth in turbulent economic times
After years of uncertainty, Australian retailers are seeing a much-needed boost, with December sales up 1.0 per cent. But in a shifting economic climate, long-term success will depend on digital innovation, data-driven strategies, and a seamless customer experience, writes Maurice Zicman.
Too bold or not bold enough? The leadership trap for women
Be confident, but not cocky. Be direct, but not aggressive. Be ambitious, but not intimidating. No matter how carefully women navigate this minefield, they are judged by a different standard—one that rewards assertiveness in men but penalises it in women.
7 morning habits of high earners that create unstoppable momentum
Your first hour sets up your entire day. Most people start wrong. They check their phone, scan social media, and react to emails. They begin distracted and scattered, bouncing between tasks without purpose. Their day controls them before they’ve even left their bed.
Follow the leader: Why retention is directly linked to leadership quality
When great people leave, businesses take a hit. The cost to replace an employee can be anywhere from 30% to 200% of their salary according to our Culture Amp data, and competition for the best talent is fierce in a tight market.
Responding to roadblocks: How to turn setbacks into success
Setbacks can sap the energy and optimism of a new year. But leadership isn’t about avoiding challenges—it’s about responding to them with reflection, collaboration, and decisive action.
50 Over 50 Global: 2025
The Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Global List 2025 highlights women 50 and over who are making an impact across a wide range of industries ranging from finance to fashion.
Melania Trump’s hat eclipses history: Politics of First Lady fashion
On January 20th, 2025, a newly-elected president delivered one of the most controversial inaugural addresses in American history, painting a dark vision of what he deems has been a chapter of “horrible betrayal” of Americans. Yet across social media, news networks, and even in my own kitchen, all eyes were on a wide brimmed navy blue hat.
What the new US President can learn from the first one
The best way to understand leadership is to understand leaders. And there isn’t a better time to do it than when a nation inaugurates a new leader, as the US did this week.