May 2025 Edition
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“Often times, the individuals that were successful loved what they did so much, they could persevere when things got really tough.”
Steve Jobs
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Are we Chasing Unicorns?
Companies everywhere dream of the High Performer– an individual who consistently delivers exceptional results and operates at peak performance, regardless of the context, circumstances, or stressors they’re facing. The unicorn employee who can make a massive impact on the business.
What if that dream is built on a flawed premise? After all (sorry kids), unicorns aren’t real.
In this gripping read we hear of the almost unattainable quest for sustainable high performance. A must read for every team leader and manager. Chasing unicorns? Expecting constant high performance is not realistic.
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James Dyson on how our obsession with making big leaps holds us back:
“We always want to create something new out of nothing, and without research, and without long hard hours of effort. But there is no such thing as a quantum leap. There is only dogged persistence - and in the end you make it look like a quantum leap ...
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How Generous are We?
In response to a year of continued economic and humanitarian challenges, research finds that people from across continents and cultures remain ready to help those in need. Surveying over 145,000 people across over 140 countries last year, the fourteenth edition of the World Giving Index demonstrates how people have not only maintained the time they spend volunteering, but also that increasing numbers are donating money and providing help to strangers. How does Australia rank amongst other countries? Find out here in the 2024 Edition of the World Giving Index_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Running for a Reason
Kathrine Switzer wasn't the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, but her presence as an official entrant made her a visible and potent threat to the sports world's status quo. The simple gesture exploded when an official attacked Switzer on the course. The incident was broadcasted worldwide and put a shocking face on the hostility to women's full participation in athletics. Her 38 subsequent marathons (she's still running them) include a win in New York in 1974. Watch her moving interview here. (You’ve got to love the boyfriend’s ‘hip & shoulder’ support of Kathrine during the race).
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The Secret to Success – from Atomic Habits author, James Clear
“The secret to winning is learning how to lose. That is, learning to bounce back from failure and disappointment—undeterred—and continuing to steadily march toward your potential. Your response to failure determines your capacity for success.”
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Driving Employee Growth
Today’s employees and job candidates are looking for opportunities to grow their skill sets and advance their careers. A clear development path can make or break their desire to stay with an organisation, even if the rest of their experience has been positive. In fact, employees who feel they lack access to clear development opportunities are 41% more likely to leave their current company, according to research from Culture Amp’s people science team. Read their insights here; Planning for Employee Development.
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How Generous are We?
In response to a year of continued economic and humanitarian challenges, research finds that people from across continents and cultures remain ready to help those in need. Surveying over 145,000 people across over 140 countries last year, the fourteenth edition of the World Giving Index demonstrates how people have not only maintained the time they spend volunteering, but also that increasing numbers are donating money and providing help to strangers. How does Australia rank amongst other countries? Find out here in the 2024 Edition of the World Giving Index_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________