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“Too soft to lead”: How the Acting President of ALGWA Vic came to see empathy as a leadership strength

“Too soft to lead”: How the Acting President of ALGWA Vic came to see empathy as a leadership strength

After years of being told she was “too soft” to lead, Karen Foster came to…
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On A Platter – Building Women’s Leadership Capacity at Laureate Education

On A Platter – Building Women’s Leadership Capacity at Laureate Education

How Laureate Education partnered with Dattner Group to strengthen women’s leadership capability across Mexico and…
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From ‘how to kill a great idea’ to ‘how to grow leaders’

From ‘how to kill a great idea’ to ‘how to grow leaders’

A community battery intended to lower bills, improve reliability and support the transition to clean…
What International Women’s Day Reveals About Your Leadership Strategy.

What International Women’s Day Reveals About Your Leadership Strategy.

International Women’s Day is a valuable moment for reflection, but advancing women’s leadership requires sustained,…
Leading with Values in Complex Roles: A Conversation with Adele Rohde

Leading with Values in Complex Roles: A Conversation with Adele Rohde

In this reflective conversation, Adele Rohde shares how she leads with values, navigates complexity, and…
From evidence to ownership

From evidence to ownership

Many organisations have extensive insight into their culture, yet change remains difficult to sustain. This…
Dattner Group’s 2025 round-up of best reads, views and listens.

Dattner Group’s 2025 round-up of best reads, views and listens.

As the year winds down, we asked the Dattner Group team to share the books,…
From Antarctica to Africa – the Homeward Bound Evolution.

From Antarctica to Africa – the Homeward Bound Evolution.

Insights from Day 1 of the HB Tanzania Global Leadership Summit 2025 in Arusha, examining…
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From Being Triggered to Being Intentional: Coaching for Constructive Leadership

From Being Triggered to Being Intentional: Coaching for Constructive Leadership

When leaders learn to pause between trigger and response, culture shifts. Coaching helps transform reactivity…
When Winning Makes You Lose

When Winning Makes You Lose

A deceptively simple dollhouse exercise reveals a powerful truth about leadership, pace and success -…
Alpine Shire Council: Building a Culture of Purpose, Aligned Values and a Collective Commitment to Change 

Alpine Shire Council: Building a Culture of Purpose, Aligned Values and a Collective Commitment to Change 

In 2023, Alpine Shire Council entered a period of significant transition. Under the leadership of…
Leadership Roadmap to Councillor Effectiveness

Leadership Roadmap to Councillor Effectiveness

Serving as a councillor takes more than good intentions, more than an understanding of your…