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How Great Teams and Organisations Pull Together

Some organizations have cultures where their people are able to trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other cultures, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why? Understand the reason simply knowing or believing the WHY is not enough. Once people are united by a common cause, there must be a strong culture that keeps them together. The result is deeply loyal colleagues who will stop at nothing to advance their vision and their organizations interests. The result is a positive impact for everyone involved. Read less

Leaders Eat Last

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, and then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders are creating environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things. Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort, even their own survival, for the good of those in their care. This principle has been true since the earliest tribes of hunters and gatherers. It is not a management theory; it is biology. When we create an environment where people feel like they belong and operate in a Circle of Safety the result is trust and collaboration, allowing people to spend their time and energy working together toward a higher cause that inspires them, rather than spending their time and energy protecting themselves from each other. Read less

Start With Why

Any person or organization can explain what they do, some can explain how they are different or better, but very few can clearly articulate why. The WHY is not about money or profit, those are results. The WHY is the thing that inspires us and inspires those around us. Great leaders think, act, and communicate in the exact same way, and it is the complete opposite of what everyone else does. Discover how everything starts with WHY. Read less

Heath Slawner

Building meaningful connections to achieve greatness

A renowned expert on leadership and strategic communication, Heath Slawner has dedicated his career to understanding the nuances of human behaviour. Believing that meaningful connections lead to success in our everyday life, he is passionate about sharing his insights with leading organizations around the world.

Heath studied at the Wharton School of Business, and is the only certified professional to deliver and facilitate the in-demand program Principles of Persuasion. Based on the work of esteemed psychologist Dr Cialdini, Heath provides evidence-based strategies to inspire change.

Heath can help any organisation develop a high-performing team through community and purpose, which he believes are core elements that organisations need to achieve a collective vision.

Thanks to his research and professional insight, Heath has worked with a range of clients across different sectors, including in government, consumer products, hospitality, education, finance and non-profit organisations.