Paying Tribute
Like each of our past thirty years at HG this year has been no different in the sense we have had the privilege of partnering with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to “Find and Grow Great Leaders”.
Surviving the Holiday Break
Dear Christmas, Chanukah, and public holiday enthusiasts, Fitness-guru Felix here, bringing you some ground-breaking advice on staying healthy over the holiday break.
The Essence of HardyGroup
We are a high touch company. We value the personal connection we create with Clients and Candidates. We have been both so we try to stand in the shoes of those people. We try to understand the essence of the organisation, the role we are asked to…
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ rise and fall is almost Shakespearean in nature. The young entrepreneur, who started blood-testing company Theranos after dropping out from university, was undone by her own extreme ambition and myopic focus on success, just as so many of the bard’s…
In conversation with Shelly Park
A highly experienced CEO and board member, Shelly Park, shares insight into the rebranding of ‘The Australian Red Cross Blood Service’ and what this means for the wider community.
Book Review: Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman
It’s safe to say that human beings are rational creatures. We make decisions based on careful consideration of myriad factors that play a role in how a particular circumstance will turn out. We never let our emotions and experiences affect the choices we make or…
Dr Ashley Bloomfield Shares First Year Learnings
HardyGroup was privileged to lead the search for Director General Health New Zealand on behalf of the State Services Commission in which Dr Ashley Bloomfield was appointed to the role. I spoke with Dr Bloomfield about his first year and what his plans are for the…
Book Review: Master Your Next Move
Michael D. Watkins has spent the last 10 years exploring how leaders succeed or fail. His most recent book answers the challenging questions of applying career transition principles in diverse situations.
Happy Birthday
The 5th of July 2019 was a very memorable day.
Interview with Dr John Wakefield
Dr John Wakefield, self-described ‘Queensland country doctor’ took the baton after an extensive, global search to find a successor to Michael Walsh as Director-General, Queensland Health. Kevin Hardy spoke with John about the system and his leadership.