The Power of Habit – why we do what we do in life and business
Jim Collins describes this book as ‘Powerful in its elegant simplicity’. Once you understand that habits can change, Duhigg says that you have the freedom to remake them.
There’s a lot of talk about partnerships with clients
A partnership relationship with a client is the foundation of how HardyGroup built this business. There’s nothing new in this. What is new, is the frequency with which I hear this being spoken about by recruitment firms.
Important career lessons of a CEO
Paul Ingle, CEO HardyGroup met with Professor Cath Stoddart in Darwin this month. Cath spoke about important lessons she has learnt during her career.
Book Review: 12 rules for life – an antidote to chaos
Jordan Peterson is a world renowned clinical psychologist who has been nominated for the Levenson Teaching Prize for his work as a professor at Harvard University and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. As an author, teacher and consultant to…
Eight of SA Health’s 10 new Board Chairs just got announced
Delivering on its promise to deliver a more decentralised public health system, empower local communities and improve patient safety, the Marshall Liberal Government has moved quickly to re-establish local health boards for SA Health. HardyGroup’s executive search team, expertly led by Liz Hlipala, Head of…
A Little Goes A Long Way
I was really pleased to see the mental health and addiction support worker pay equity agreement was signed by Health Minister David Clark this month, on behalf of the New Zealand Government.
The CEO Eye Roll
Busy executives are time poor. Pressure is constant. Meetings chew up 75% plus of their time during the day and many work into the night. Meetings are the bane of executive life – Why are we here? What is the purpose of the meeting and…
Interview with Chris McGowan, Chief Executive Department Of Health And Wellbeing, South Australia
Thank you for giving HardyGroup the time for this interview for HGinSight. You have been in the role for nearly 3 months. I have a series of questions so let’s start. 1. What were your first reactions to the organisation when you started? I found…
What Cubans can teach us about resilience and taking responsibility
I took a trip to Cuba recently. A communist nation with an oppressive government. For many of the 12 million Cubans, the possibility of experiencing life outside of Cuba is just a dream. The majority believe the ability to achieve their dream is controlled by…
Book Review: The Wellness Doctrines for High School Students
HardyGroup is always keen to give a shout out and share resources about psychological health and well- being. Both of Jerome’s publications deal with this topic. His first book was written for young law students. The Wellness Doctrines for High School Students is his second…