by Eureka Training | Aug 19, 2015 | Employee engagement
. From the desk of Nick Mills… I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes a great team. I recently wrote about some new research undertaken Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, who looked at a number of factors...
by Eureka Training | Jun 4, 2015 | Employee engagement
. From the desk of Nick Mills Teams that are large, virtual, diverse, and composed of highly trained specialists are becoming increasingly crucial to the success of challenging projects. The paradox, however, is that those same characteristics make it difficult for...
by Eureka Training | May 18, 2015 | Employee engagement
. From the desk of Nick Mills I recently had the privilege of speaking at the Future Leaders Forum in Brisbane. It made me think a lot about the differences between those who live actually live successful lives and those who don’t — even though they are just as...
by Eureka Training | May 7, 2015 | Employee engagement
This week, leadership coach Amy Stewart joins Eureka Training to look at ways to simplify life beyond work in order to be happier and more productive. ______________________ When asked how I am these days, my stock standard response seems to be, “All good, just super...
by Eureka Training | Apr 30, 2015 | Employee engagement
. From the desk of Adair Jones At some point, all of us have experienced an ‘Ah ha! moment — the point at which everything rapidly and often suddenly comes together to form a whole, complete idea. This is also known as the moment of insight — the pinnacle of the...
by Eureka Training | Apr 24, 2015 | Employee engagement
From the desk of Nick Mills I often hear managers approach people they don’t consider to be ‘team players’ and remind them that there is no ‘I’ in team. I tend to be curious as to its effectiveness as a comment. It’s true, some people are...
by Eureka Training | Apr 19, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence
From the desk of Nick Mills At the pinnacle of her career, Narelle recently celebrated success upon securing a new role as the creative director of a start-up in regional NSW. It was an exciting opportunity, her chance to shine in a field she had always loved being a...
by Eureka Training | Mar 26, 2015 | Communication
From the desk of Adair Jones As a long-time writer, I’ve learned to deal with the crossover between public and private life. When you put yourself out there, whether it’s in words, images or performances, exposure goes with the territory. You have to...
by Eureka Training | Mar 20, 2015 | Employee engagement
From the desk of Nick Mills In neuroscience, food is known as a ‘natural reward’. It makes sense that, in order for us to survive as a species, things like eating, having sex, and nurturing others must be pleasurable to the brain so that these behaviours...
by Eureka Training | Mar 5, 2015 | Motivation
. From the desk of Nick Mills No matter what your business, employee retention is an issue you’ll have to grapple with at some point or another. And it can be costly. In fact, a high employee turnover rate can cost twice an employee’s salary to find and train a...
