Ricky Nowak

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10 June 2021

From Team Member to Leader

The ten steps of leadership development in professional services helps people not only increase their chances of getting a promotion but increases their leadership mindset for their future. Leaders today are seen as trusted advisors and advocates and need to develop a high level of emotional intelligence, authenticity and resilience. This article showcases a scenario of how to go from Team Member to Leader.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
Leadership
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30 July 2020

How to Commercialise Conversations to Win More Work

Convert contacts into contracts with learning the 5 new laws of commercialising conversations in legal services.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
Business Development & Marketing
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11 November 2019

Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Are Not Mutually Exclusive — Here’s Why

Society’s expectations are shifting the sands of the business world — sweeping the legal world with it. Successful legal firms are increasingly operating more like ‘start up businesses’ — changing everything from what they call themselves to how they deliver their services. What’s also changing are the rules of engagement which mean transparent behaviours, open attitudes and collaborative team behaviours is the new norm. It’s a game changer.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
People & Culture
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26 November 2018

Leadership: Live It, Love It or Leave It Alone

The age old question asks whether leaders are born or made. And somehow, we never get tired of asking it or seeking the answer. Truth is that perhaps both options are true. In my view most people in leadership positions can develop leadership skills like communication, presence, EQ etc but that won’t always make them leaders.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
Leadership
Article

1 October 2018

Audacious Leadership – What’s Holding Your Firm Back?

Australian leaders spend many millions of dollars and hours every year developing their own leadership capability and that of their teams, yet as a nation we are undecided about what leadership style really works.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
Leadership
Article

25 June 2018

What Is an Audacious Leader?

Audacious leaders imbue a mindset that allows a shift in existing patterns of behaviour of staff and clients while breathing life into more productive habits such as follow up and follow through. Audacious leaders are profoundly transparent, truthful, and unafraid to say that they are wrong or that they don't know the answer.

Ricky Nowak
Ricky Nowak, Ricky Nowak & Associates
Leadership