Why we should stop expecting leaders to be exciting
I was staggered recently to see a news article entitled ‘Joe Biden isn’t exciting’. I read past this headline to discover the article claimed it was a good thing he wasn’t. When we promote extremes – exciting versus not exciting – we fixate on the binary, and...
Are you a free spirit, an achiever or a care giver?
Given the uncertainty and change that’s been in our environment for a while, how well aligned are you with your core values and purpose? Are you keeping them in mind as you go about your routine, or do you find yourself getting caught up in the uncertainty and hype...
If we want flexibility to be sustainable, we’ve got some thinking to do
#WFH and flexibility aren’t the same thing, although they are closely related. Thrown into #WFH we’re learning a lot about how it’s not a death nell for productivity. But also that it’s not a guarantee of flexibility either. With many others,...
Work remote but don’t BE remote
If only we’d been better at practicing for this…… now we dive into remote work without the floaties! One of the challenges of remote working is that we are sitting in front of a screen – so much like a TV. The brain says this is an inanimate...
What it takes to be a great collaborator
Mike felt the tingle of revelation. Then the opposing thud of self-recrimination. ‘But I already knew that’, he said. ‘I can’t believe I’m just now figuring it out.’ That sure sounds like an insight! Mike wanted to shift the quality of a couple of relationships he had...
Welcome!
My name is Dr Karen Morley and I am passionate about accelerating leadership careers and inspiring inclusion in the workplace.
Using the latest evidence, validated benchmarks and inspiring coaching methods, I work closely with executives and organisations in Australia to optimise their leadership skills and accelerate their growth.
The most effective leaders use everyone’s talents to the full, and my programs promote inclusive leadership strategies and practices. I also engage gender balanced leadership and help women to succeed in senior organisational roles.
