25 Leadership Books & Podcasts for High-Performing Teams in 2026
The summer break is almost here, and there’s no better time to consume a good book or podcast. Leading Teams turned 25 this year, so we’ve pulled together a curated list of 25 leadership books and podcasts recommended by the team at Leading Teams. This isn’t a “Top 25” or “Must-Do” list – it’s a set of considered suggestions for the […]
The Power of Purpose – Why Culture Drives Performance
Does investing in culture really drive the bottom line? It’s a question that’s been debated for decades. Culture has often been described as the “soft stuff” – important, but hard to measure. And for many leaders, the connection between a strong culture and financial performance can feel more like belief than evidence. Before joining Leading […]
A Personal Journey to High Performance Leadership
We all have defining years in our lives. At the extremes, we can experience a great year – annus mirabilis (a year of extremely good events) or a torrid year – annus horribilis (a horrible year). Self-reflection and learning from defining years can be a powerful tool for application to one’s personal development and in […]
The connection between culture and retention
This article was first published on Inside Retail Australia.With job mobility at a 9.5% peak for a second year in a row, the highest rate in a decade, leaders everywhere are searching for solutions to help them retain staff. While good remuneration packages can help attract quality staff, labour shortages and the lingering impact COVID […]
How to Get Ahead of the Informal Inductions
This article was first published on the HR Leader website. Introducing new employees into an organisation is an exciting time – it signals both progress and change, writes Dean Anderson. Induction is one of the most important components of talent acquisition. As they say, first impressions count and this rings true for employees during their […]
Leading Conversations Season 3, Ep8: A Prescription for Peak Performance with Colm Maguire & Mel Sykes-Bridge, TPGA
Leading Conversations Season 3, Ep7: Don’t Risk Culture in a High-Risk Industry with Matt O’Connell, Nacap
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Leading Conversations Season 3, Ep6: Forging Great Team Culture in Peace Time with Tash Tobias, Brisbane City Council
Leading Conversations Season 3, Ep5: A ‘Nice’ Family Business at Peak Performance with Mark Cooper & Mick Mann
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Leading Conversations Season 3, Ep4: Bringing Hope to Company & Community with Shaun Pearce
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