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Leading Gen Z: Breaking The Cycle of Generational Trauma

Leading US business magazine Fast Company recently asked me to comment on how to lead Gen Z. The are about 70 million of them entering the workforce in the US alone. Read on to find out why Gen Z presents us with a great opportunity to change the way we lead, for performance and all-round better workplaces.

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Empathy Is Tough

“Empathy and tough decisions are not in conflict with each other. Love leadership doesn’t mean ignoring challenges, or avoiding bad news.” That’s a quote from me in a far-ranging interview in US publication Medium – they asked me about my leadership path and lots of leadership themes, then focused on empathy.

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ABC Radio: Margot Talking Fearful Leadership With Ali Moore

About a third of Australian corporate leaders are leading with unconscious fear, resulting in reduced performance, productivity and great human cost. In this interview with Ali Moore on ABC Drive Melbourne, I discuss that and hear from listeners and their experiences of fearful leaders.

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How To Combat Toxic Leadership

Fearful Leaders in their attempts to increase productivity, stifle long term growth as well as hamper morale. In my HR World article I explore combat fear in the workplace.

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The Return To Office Fumble

Making a snap, punitive decision isn't a leadership flex. In fact, it could actually demonstrate that a leader is in fear. When Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon announced the end to Summer Fridays – with just two weeks to go in the summer – it was met with a strong backlash. My article in Fast Company.

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How Can You Tell If A Workplace Is Toxic?

In this interview with Future Women’s chief, Helen McCabe, I outline the major sources of workplace toxicity, strategies for dealing with problematic team members, and how to avoid succumbing to the role of a 'saviour'.

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The Gift Of Crisis

A crisis is a gift to your leadership. In a recent TV interview discussing the PWC Australia leadership crisis, I outlined why.

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Margot Faraci On Sky News Live: Commentary on PWC Scandal

Death, taxes and corporate scandals are life’s three certainties. In the wake of the PWC scandal, it is tempting to think this kind of thing is preventable, so the ensuing outrage often leads to more rules "so that this never happens again". It's misguided. I’m here on Sky News on 27th May talking about why.

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