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Guest post by Miles Jakeman When economic conditions are challenging, people feel the pressures of work and they fear about job security. These worries and fears present a major challenge for leaders who want to keep their teams on target. Controlling costs and conserving resources is important for survival in an economic downturn, but it is also just as important to have leaders who:

Last week, we looked at the difference between a manager and a leader. The two are very different although both are important. 
 

By Leon Gettler Lack of motivation at any workplace is every manager’s nightmare. It’s hard to get anything done, projects don’t get completed on time, or may never be completed at all and people are always having sickies. It can also create tensions in the office. Managers have to nip this in the bud and find solutions to get people motivated and switched on to the job. First, it’s a good idea to think about what not to do.

Guest post by Natalie McKenna Brands of influence like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Mercedes have become successful through a carefully planned strategy to grow them. Just like the big brands you too have a personal brand, whether you like it or not! Here are some tips to help you create a powerful personal brand: Determine your brand. To determine your brand, you first need to ask yourself, what you do stand for? What are your passions, your strengths, your goals?

Letting go of age stereotypes and learning from each other's strengths can create a better working environment for younger managers and their older employees.

Silviu Itescu risked his last dollar on launching Mesoblast. Today, his $1.8 billion stem cell research company is a world leader in its field. By Tom Skotnicki

Managers can help foster creativity by encouraging intrapreneurs. By Leon Gettler

Companies everywhere are looking to become more innovative and entrepreneurial. Many have turned to intrapreneurship, getting employees to act like entrepreneurs within the larger organisation which sees them devoting time to specific projects.

Intrapreneurship is all about entrepreneurship within a corporation. This also creates greater staff engagement.

Tens of thousands of Australians suffer heart attacks every year – but the most frustrating part is that we are increasing the risk by making poor choices, writes Gerard McManus

Peter Drucker, the most famous management thinker summed up the difference between managers and leaders perfectly. 

It costs companies thousands of dollars when employees quit. There are recruiting expenses and time is spent training people and making sure they’re up to speed