by Leigh Olsen | Oct 3, 2025 | Engagement, Management
We know that every site, every workplace has a mix of personalities – and that’s just part of the job. But I’m seeing more and more cases where leaders are allowing their personal feelings to influence how they treat some of their staff, and it’s causing...
by Leigh Olsen | Jun 3, 2025 | Management
I was chatting to a foreman recently who looked exhausted. I asked how he was going and with a strong shake of his head replied, “Leigh, I’ve had a gutsful – I’m sick of people taking advantage of me, thinking I’m their friend and not their supervisor. It’s long hours...
by Leigh Olsen | Apr 3, 2025 | Management
I once worked with a contractor who had an opinion on everything. If someone had a work challenge, she had already experienced way worse – but of course, conquered it. If someone had had a great result, she’d instantly default to her trip down memory lane, recalling...
by Leigh Olsen | Feb 21, 2025 | Engagement, Management
“There’s no ‘I’ in team” or “Team work makes the dream work” – these are common sayings you’ve probably heard thrown about in the workplace. To be honest though, these sayings often come across as tokenistic or just plain annoying when thrown into the average team...
by Leigh Olsen | Oct 21, 2024 | Management
Ever heard this? “It’s my way or the highway!” or maybe “You do it this damn way or you’re outta here sunshine.” If you haven’t heard these kind of quotes, then you may have heard something similar during work hours. You may have even been the one to say these types...
by Leigh Olsen | Aug 21, 2024 | Engagement, Management
Lately my phone has been ringing a little more than usual with calls such as this: “My employee has a heap of copper pipes and wires in his car boot, and he’s taken them home without my permission.” Or: “I just found out one of my guys has his own account at the...
