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Leadership that holds when everything shifts is like stepping into the eye of a cyclone—not to escape the storm, but to catch your breath, reset your bearings, and decide how to re-enter with purpose.
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Staying tethered to your values doesn’t mean pushing through at any cost. Sometimes, it means stepping back-taking the deliberate pause to reset, refocus and recentre.
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Years ago, I was supporting the Director-General of Queensland Health to engage communities across the state about proposed national health reforms.
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In fast-moving environments, reaction can masquerade as agility. But momentum alone doesn’t make a leader-especially if your team isn’t with you. Emotional clarity isn’t a soft skill-it’s a leadership necessity. When stakes are high and storms are swirling, intention is your anchor. Let’s not just move. Let’s lead-deliberately, together.
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During times of uncertainty, we often celebrate leaders who remain composed and grounded. But calm isn’t always contagious.
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What if the strengths you’re most proud of are quietly leading you astray? Overused strengths-like decisiveness or perfectionism-can become blind spots. Learn the signals to watch for and the questions that help you recalibrate with clarity.
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According to recent reporting, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has been taking a notably hands-on approach to leadership—often choosing to fly economy, holding regular skip-level meetings, and spending time with crew on the ground. Her style stands in contrast to that of her predecessor, and it’s drawn attention for its understated presence.
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Do you feel like you’re leading on shifting ground-torn between expectations and your true self? Anchor in your values. Here’s how to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
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When my daughter was younger—toddler, preschool, early primary—she was… intense. Determined. Stubborn. Unshakably sure of her own mind.
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Sometimes, we carry the emotional residue of the last conversation into the next. And when we do, it distorts what we see and hear. You can’t read the room clearly if your mind’s still in the last one.
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Read the context, not just the crisis. Let your next decision be shaped by what matters, not just what’s most visible.
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When plans unravel, it’s not just the strategy that’s shaken—it’s often your sense of self. But in the eye of the storm lies a space to pause, feel, and choose wisely. Emotional agility isn’t soft—it’s what keeps leaders grounded when everything else is shifting.
Read itIf the complexity in your organisation isn't going anywhere, and you have less certainty than you'd like, that's ground Susanne has worked for thirty years.
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