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Institutionalised, Then Corporatised: What Reuben Araroa Had to Leave Behind
When Reuben Araroa moved into iwi leadership, his uncle told him not to bring pākehā ideas with him. He explains what he had to unlearn, and what he kept.
Richard Raven
Oct 206 min read


What Workplace Humour Reveals About Your Team
Dr Allanah Johnston did her PhD on humour at work. She explains what a pointed joke can tell a leader, why forced humour falls flat and why people pushing back on change deserve a hearing.
Richard Raven
Oct 74 min read


Grit Isn't Enough: What Leaders Miss About Their Own Capacity
Rachel Taylor, geneticist, biochemist and co-founder of Taylored Health, explains why leaders are often the last to notice their own depletion, and what they can change through behaviour and environment.
Richard Raven
Sep 294 min read


Trust Is a Weapon You Hand Someone
Jerry Beale reframes trust not as something you build, but as the power you hand someone to do you harm, and explains why leaders who panic during a downturn may be doing more damage than the downturn itself.
Richard Raven
Jun 304 min read
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