Tony Holmwood

My take on the outcome of the Australian election, and why ineffective leadership has created a culture of insecurity and change resistance. #leadership #culture #culturalcompetency #emotionalwellbeing #selfawareness #leadershipdevelopment #confidence #motivation #emotionalintelligence #personaldevelopment #inspiration #authentic #resilience #growthmindset #wellbeing

Interesting article by Roy Green about the lack of innovation promoted by our politicians. The truth is, trasnsactional leaders, like our politicians, do not understand innovation. Spatial awareness and creativity, as promoted by transformational leaders like Jacinda Ardern, who lead from the heart, is a learnt quality. Our adverserial political environments do not encourage the development of emotional intelligence or growth mindsets. Read my artcle in this Weekend's Austral

Last week I posted about helicopter parenting and the detrimental impact protecting children has on their ability to learn decision making. It appears some communities are waking up to the need to create demanding playgrounds and non standardised environments so children can learn the essential skills they need to succeed in life. Now we just have to get the governments and law makers on-board so councils aren't sued for their efforts. What a ridiculous situation we've create

There's a lot to be said about a culture with the confidence and trust to laugh at their own nuances and characteristics. Strong, resilient, confident and trusting cultures stem from people who are comfortable in their environment and strong, inclusive cultural leadership. Humour is a product of the positive creative environment a culture supports. #culture #culturalidentity #trust #emotionalintelligence #resilience #confidence

It’s an interesting indictment on Australian business that a foreign airline is voted the most reputed company in the country for the third year running. In its advertising, Air NZ proudly espouses its culture and in a confident kiwi way, can also laugh at itself. The company wins on all fronts because customers warm to the inclusiveness, warmth, safety, friendliness, and the innovation Air NZ brings to the market. Most of all, the company has its customers trust. #leadership