--- title: Maximus Blog | Leadership, Strategy & Human Capital Articles (9) description: "Maximus International’s Blog is where you can learn about a range of topic areas, including: Leadership, Sales, Strategy and Organisational Development. (9)" --- [![maximus](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396417636-gif/image1/headerLogo.gif "maximus")](http://www.maximus.com.au/homepage.aspx) 02 9216 2800 [info@maximus.com.au](mailto:info@maximus.com.au) [![blog](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-394688783-png/image1/wordpress.png)](http://www.maximus.com.au/blog) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-397290307-gif/image1/linkedin.gif)](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2883235&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396521286-gif/image1/twitter.gif)](http://twitter.com/#!/MaximusInternat) # A Maximus Exchange ## [Maximus and Stanford University present...](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/28/maximus-and-stanford-university-present) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 28, 2011 7:18:00 PM Based on high-profile case studies and cutting-edge research, **Communicating Change**, an interactive breakfast event led by Francis Flynn, Associate Professor of organisational behaviour at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and co-director of Stanford’s Center for Leadership Development and Research, explored some of the major mistakes made by senior leaders when communicating a broad message, and outlined a series of techniques that can be utilised to change minds, challenge norms and fuel business success. [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/28/maximus-and-stanford-university-present) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/28/maximus-and-stanford-university-present#comments) Topics: [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [Building Leadership Presence](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/07/building-leadership-presence) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 7, 2011 8:14:00 PM **Maximus and NIDA Senior Leadership Program, 2011** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/07/building-leadership-presence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2011/01/07/building-leadership-presence#comments) Topics: [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [The Value of Ritual in Your Workday](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/14/the-value-of-ritual-in-your-workday) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Dec 14, 2010 8:22:00 PM ***Guest post by Peter Bregman[![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537336-png/blog-files/hbr-logo1.png?width=300&height=135&name=hbr-logo1.png "HBR-Logo1")](http://maximusinternational.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/hbr-logo1.png)*** ** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/14/the-value-of-ritual-in-your-workday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/14/the-value-of-ritual-in-your-workday#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [Maximus Client Breakfast with Danni Miller](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/10/maximus-client-breakfast-with-danni-miller) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Dec 11, 2010 1:26:00 AM **Side-stepping away from the world of leadership, a selection of clients joined us as parents and business leaders at a Maximus breakfast event hosted by educator, businesswoman, mother, media commentator and author Dannielle Miller, on December 7, 2010.** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/10/maximus-client-breakfast-with-danni-miller) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/12/10/maximus-client-breakfast-with-danni-miller#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [Emotional Intelligence....](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/22/emotional-intelligence) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Nov 23, 2010 1:22:00 AM Traditionally organisations have focused most of their money and efforts on hiring individuals with high IQ and strong technical skills/knowledge. When you combine this with information about personality, one would assume you would not only have a good indication of whom to hire, but also some clarity surrounding your organisation’s future leaders. Correct? Growing research over the past fifteen years suggests that another key ingredient distinguishes good leaders from great leaders – Emotional Intelligence or EI. Having a good understanding of others’ EI will help you to attract, retain and grow a robust leadership pipeline. [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/22/emotional-intelligence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/22/emotional-intelligence#comments) Topics: [Organisational Development](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/organisational-development), [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [Exactly how engaged are your people?](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/19/exactly-how-engaged-are-your-people) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Nov 19, 2010 10:31:00 PM ***People leave managers not organisations...***** or so the saying goes. ** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/19/exactly-how-engaged-are-your-people) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/19/exactly-how-engaged-are-your-people#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [OD Practice Program](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/08/od-practice-program) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Nov 8, 2010 9:08:00 PM A breakthrough in the Australian market with its progressive outlook and unique approach, the 2011 Maximus International and ITC **Organisational Development** **Practice Program **combined cutting-edge academic theory and practical experience from a leading business perspective, to significantly enhance future business strategy and optimise organisational growth. [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/08/od-practice-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/11/08/od-practice-program#comments) Topics: [Organisational Development](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/organisational-development) ## [Welcome to A Maximus Exchange](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2010/09/29/hello-world) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Sep 29, 2010 1:29:00 PM A Maximus Exchange is Maximus International's interactive forum to discuss industry news, trends and events. Feel free to drop us a line, or comment on anything of interest. 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