In an environment where there is clearly a ‘safe space’ for all team members, there is ultimately a proficient leader in place. By establishing the best mindsets, behaviors, and climate, the good leader is building psychological safety. A positive team environment that has made provision for that safety as well […]
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It’s All in the Mind
Mental resilience and stability are favorable attributes in anyone but not least in an elite athlete. These characteristics are essential to protect an individual from the negative effects of detractors. When Hawthorn AFL champion Dermott Brereton took a swipe at goalkicker Bailey Fritsch accusing him of being a fake tough […]
Read MoreIn the ‘Pies Best Interests
The Magpie’s have had a horror time of it lately, The Do Better Report which was released in January this year, found the club guilty of ‘systemic racism’ while under Eddie McGuire as President and Nathan Buckley as Head Coach. Heated boardroom arguments and a less than sterling performance from […]
Read MoreBulldog Tenacity is the Real Culture
Such a fractured culture was believed to exist late last year in the AFLs Western Bulldogs that star midfielder Josh Dunkley wanted to break his contract. Dunkley was supposedly frustrated with the club’s leadership and culture which he believed needed to be more professional. “He’s part of the leadership group […]
Read More“Not Again, Not Again!”
“Not again, not again, you don’t have to go that high, do you?” … “Oh no, this can’t be. This is unbelievable, this is unbelievable.” … “I don’t know what to say. I’m without speech.” – Andrew Voss (Fox League commentator) Strife-ridden NRL Canterbury Bulldogs forward, Jack Hetherington, freshly back […]
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