James Adonis is one of Australia’s best-known people-management thinkers and is passionate about employee engagement. He is the co-founder and managing director of Team Leaders, a company dedicated to developing the best front-line managers. He is the author of three books including his latest, Corporate Punishment: Smashing the management clichés for leaders in a new world.
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Taming the beast: how to manage your boss
James Adonis Bosses have a lot in common with elephants. But how do you manage them in the office?
In the name of the Father ... at work
James Adonis There's something quite intrusive about overt religion, especially in the workplace.
Work whenever I want? Yes please
James Adonis Companies are increasingly offering '100 per cent flexibility' to their employees.
Should you trust your instincts?
James Adonis Intuition in the workplace: is it a bad thing, or a good thing?
All in a gay's work
James Adonis The list of Australia's most gay-friendly organisations has just been released.
Profiling the personality profile
James Adonis Personality profiling can be freakishly accurate, but it also raises questions about fairness.
So, what do you do?
James Adonis 90 per cent of people ask 'What do you do?' as their opening question upon meeting someone new.
The workplace narcissist
James Adonis Workplaces with narcissistic people have lower levels of job satisfaction and productivity.
The end of capitalism?
James Adonis Modern-day capitalism is in trouble, but is there an alternative?
We need to talk about cancer
James Adonis Whenever an employee is diagnosed with cancer, working through that process can be tough and awkward.
All in the mind - or not
James Adonis How important are brains when it comes to successful leadership?
You didn't hear this from me, but ...
James Adonis Gossip is the kind of thing that’s titillating to hear and fun to participate in … unless you’re the subject of the latest workplace tittle-tattle.
A mother of a problem?
James Adonis One challenge many women face is their return to the workforce after maternity leave.
Working towards peace of mind
James Adonis It’s inevitable that all managers will have to deal with one of the most delicate issues in the workplace: mental illness.
Why Aussie workers have got it made
James Adonis How does our good fortune compare with other countries?
Closing the gap - at work
James Adonis Some employers have had huge success in hiring indigenous workers. Others, though, are struggling.
Sick and tired of absenteeism
James Adonis When your employees feel insignificant, they act that way.
Are restructures a waste of time?
James Adonis It seems the restructure is back in vogue, but what’s the point really?
Group work: helpful or just monkey business?
James Adonis Are committees, team-building games, brainstorming sessions and meetings really that useful?
It's all about who you know ... or is it?
James Adonis Nepotism is common in family-owned businesses, but few workplaces are immune.
