Bobbi Mahlab, Chair and Founder of Mahlab and Co-founder of Mentor Walks, shares insights on how to engage with networking, the importance of showing up and sharing, and how purpose drives togetherness.

Career lattices and showing up

As mwah. grows, we continue with our series of getting up close with the team. This week Leia Lewis shares her passion for deeply understanding human psychology, the importance of creating connected work cultures, and how diversity is about more than "where are you from?".

Up Close with Leia Lewis

Jess and Tash explore the importance of checking in, what it looks like in practice and why it's not a perfect science.

The humble check in, and why its more important than ever

International Day for People with Disabilities is not just another day on the calendar. It is a reminder to value, acknowledge and actively seek the talent of people with disabilities.

Tune in to listen to this special episode as Rhonda Brighton-Hall interviews an exceptional human being, Aron Mercer, Chief Growth Officer at Xceptional, who is tirelessly working towards helping people living with disabilities secure meaningful careers. 

Mercer also explains how leaders can be in the change-making process around DEI in the workplace and suggests fostering an environment of care, flexible work arrangements, one-on-one conversations on belonging, and gaining literacy around inclusivity.

Have you worked with someone who identifies as neurodivergent?

Rhonda and James cap off the year with an important message for their listeners: it's time to take a trip to space (metaphorically speaking, of course). Give yourself space to reflect, relax and regroup over the holiday break in order to come into 2023 refreshed and ready to do impactful work.

Rhonda and James reflect on the lessons they've gained from 2022 around resilience, growth and the power of working with great people, and outline some of the unresolved factors that the new year could hold.

They also share what they're both looking forward to jumping back into when the work year kicks off again, but not before they've switched off for a well-deserved break.

Enjoy your time reflecting in space, and we'll see you back down on earth in the new year!

Your one-way ticket to space: reflect, regroup and set yourself up for success in 2023

Article 23 is back for another year with a new look and feel. 

In this first episode, Rhonda and James take us through their five organisational culture predictions for 2023 – the two-speed workforce, the rising tension between humanity and technology, building capability, and the increasing importance of community building. Listen to learn more about what these predictions mean and how they could impact your workplace.

 Music - Catch it by Coma-Media from Pixabay.

Our organisational culture predictions for 2023

You might have heard of this week's special guest. It goes by the name ChatGPT and it's here to tell us its best tips for effective working. But should you take advice from a robot? The jury is still out on that one. Our hosts also discuss the complexities of blending organisational cultures together and managing the stress of rising interest rates.

What if ChatGTP was in charge of this podcast?

As cost-of-living pressures persist, our co-hosts discuss how this might impact some of Australia's most vulnerable citizens. While on the topic of money, Rhonda and James also consider if those with millions in their super should get taxed more and discuss the value of regional communities.

What’s on the mind of the average Aussie?

James and Rhonda are freshly back from the AHRI national convention in Brisbane. They talk Culture Measurement and what boards are looking for in Culture data. They touch on Australian Leadership and some lessons from recent client interactions.

Culture Measurement is more than one number!

Silence, hard work, and handbag messages - the impact we have on one another

Reflecting on our 2023 predictions, Rhonda and James review the year's progress with the mwah report card, as well as promoting some great leaders and good news.

2023 report card is in!

Today we are going to cover:
1. Culture Reviews – and 3 things to hold Culture?
2. Racism in sport
3. Good news – free AI course.

Culture reviews and 3 things to hold culture

Today, we are going to cover 2 topics about work – and one piece of good news.
Both the work topics are riffing on the theme of whether or not shining a light on something, on illuminating it with full visibility is helpful or hindering.

Illumination, helpful or hindering?

This week we look at the serious power of teams that laugh together, walking through eggshells to connect easily, and and making the every important, but highly complex process of Talent easy to understand.

The value of banter and keeping things simple!

After a big week, we reflect on being in the room for a seriously inspiring new Govenor General, the things that really keep HR up at night right now, and some good news from the grass courts of Wimbeldon.

The things that keep HR up at night,  and our inspiring new Governor General!

James and a guest star, Tash, discuss the Olympics through a mwah lens, looking at what it takes to perform at the highest level on the toughest stage!

Olympics through a Mwah. lens!

As always, Rhonda and James will discuss 2 topics and share 1 piece of good news this week. They will be redefining masculinity and celebrating it, diving into psychology and an intriguing study. Then we will end with a big centenary celebration!

Masculinity redefined and celebrated, and a look into the heart of our profession Psychology!

Rhonda and James discuss the art of catastrophising and why it needs to fade away, the importance of many small changes and music sensation Chappell Roan.

Catastrophising; hopefully a fading art!

In this edition of Article 23, Rhonda and James discuss understanding culture vs. judging it, the risks to a culture of communication voids and the mutual respect of AFL players at the Brownlows – bound by a love of the game, respect and camaraderie.

Understanding culture vs. judging it

This week is all about practical leadership lessons. The 5 things that stand out in the really great leaders, the antithesis of that with the 5 things that cap the potential of others; landing in a classy display of leadership in a retirement speech!

The 5 things that stand out in the really great leaders!

This week, Rhonda and James discuss lessons on work, leadership and culture from living and working around the world; why the smartest people in the room never let you know it; and recognition of Diwali and Halloween!

Lessons from working around the world

In this edition of Article 23, we cover our big lessons from reviewing some of the best known organisations in Australia - and share some tips on what understanding culture always takes. We also share a list of leaders doing some great work - well worth following to understand Australian leadership.

Wrapping up 2024, lesson and examples that drive us forward

This week, we tackle two big questions and share one piece of good news. We explore high performance and napping at work, finishing with some positive news from the NRL!

High performance and Napping at work...

Understanding deficit models and their (over) use in HR

Rhonda and James get a bit carried away talking about why every organisation deserves a smooth transition (and most importantly how to orchestrate one), before breaking down the common myths that divide high performance and psych safety (when in reality they go hand on glove), and then land on the living inspiration that is Professor Richard Colyer.

Calm Transitions and getting closer on Psyche Safety

Rhonda and James discuss key principles of Leadership Development, where we need to be better at some critical areas, and an amazing wrap-up of the Aurora Ball, Rainbow Giving’s annual fundraising gala extravaganza.

Global Pride Month!

Tune in this week to hear Rhonda and James share the story of bidding mwah. a fond farewell, and introducing a new, serious name for our serious work...
Wickvale!

We are changing to Wickvale!

This week, Rhonda and James discuss the often overlooked criticality of culture assessment in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integrations; why independence, proximity, and intent matter in Culture Reviews, and some emerging themes from our clients on CEO performance measurement and learning in sport.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Integrations, and how culture assessment changes the game

In this episode of Article 23, we explore common patterns and approaches to handling two-speed teams, examine a sensible path through the current trend of employees suing their employers, and highlight the positive news from the inaugural McKinnon Index, which garnered representative views of Australians on democracy.

2 Speed teams and the current trend of suing your employer...

So many of us lead so well on the inside of our heads, but not so much on the outside. What people need to see is 'Visible Leadership'! Here's how to get it right - clearer, more aligned to intent, and more trusted by the team.

Visible Leadership

The research into belonging has been rooted in deep psychology in words some of us wouldn't even be able to pronounce but belonging is something we all can understand without the use of fancy long words. We all know how it feels to belong and how it feels to be without it.

Decoding Job Ads & Belonging

Welcome to Leadership - Do this! Day 1 or Day 1000 - here's the big five things to try, and the worst three 'never ever' things we've seen.

Congratulations you’re a people leader…Now what?

It is not an academic discussion, not a legal discussion, it is a deeply human one and we need and must find better ways to address it.

What are we going to do about bullying?

Building bridges rather than yelling over the wall.

Division And Divides

This is the podcast all about making work, work for more of us. In these 15-minute weekly conversations we explore the big themes – being your best at work, leadership that makes a difference and the people stuff that matters most to business. Whether you are in a small business, a big business or are looking to make a positive contribution in your career or to your community, the themes of this podcast will be relevant for you. Tune in to get a weekly dose of mwah.s signature optimistic, yet pragmatic big thinking across all things work, topped off with a giggle of two!

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