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Stop Fighting Your Team’s Brain Types, Start Using Them

Team communication and workplace collaboration improve when we understand how people think and process information differently. Sparrowly Groups Giovanna Lever explores the three brain types that shape decision-making and performance, and shares five practical strategies leaders can use to harness these differences for stronger teamwork, clearer communication and better business outcomes.

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We celebrate the star player but what about the one who made the pass

Collaboration and connection are the often-overlooked forces behind innovation and progress. Sparrowly Group's Giovanna Lever explores the vital role of the conduit - those who link people, ideas and opportunities to create momentum. It’s a reflection on why we undervalue this quiet skill and how recognising it can transform teams, leadership and community impact.

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If you’re using AI, use a trained eye

Artificial intelligence in the workplace is transforming how we work, think, and create - but human oversight remains essential. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how to harness AI’s potential responsibly, ensuring innovation and efficiency never come at the cost of critical thinking, ethical judgement, or the uniquely human touch.

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Rejecting perfectionism, embracing growth

Leadership and personal growth often come with confronting perfectionism, a mindset that limits progress and creativity. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever shares how recognising and reshaping perfectionist habits has strengthened her leadership, fostered a culture of learning and inspired others to embrace imperfection as a pathway to authentic growth and success.

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The impact of AI for the knowledge economy

The recent rise of chat-based AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a lot of discussion about their potential impact on knowledge workers. If you’re a knowledge worker and you’re still not convinced, read on…

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Resignation or Realignment?

Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director Giovanna Lever shares her thoughts on ‘The Great Resignation’, commenting on the counterargument which focusses on a realignment of work/life balancing and providing inclusive, flexible workplaces.

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How to Choose the Right Accountant

Your business accountant is a critical partner in running a successful business. Sparrowly Group invited Select Accounting to share insights into what makes a good accountant.

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Future Proofing Australia's Young People

This white paper on career pathways for the workforce for the future starts a meaningful and constructive discussion that is pegged to grow. It considers some of the current challenges alongside the growing opportunity to rebuild meaningful and impactful systems whereby we, as a society, can more effectively support young people and create a better workforce for the future.

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If you don’t care about me, then you don’t deserve my business

According to The Salesforce State of Service Third Edition report, 47% of customers say they’ll stop buying from a company if they have a subpar experience. The number one reason customers leave or don’t return is that they feel undervalued. Sparrowly Group’s Avril Dunn explores this further.

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Are you a ‘Super’ Woman?

Giovanna Lever talks about embracing superannuation as part of your regular financial planning particularly as we gear up for a new financial year.

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Why do manners matter?

There is a lot of talk about emotional intelligence in the workplace but Giovanna Lever believes it can be distilled down to a basic principle which can be too often forgotten, and they are, quite simply manners.

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You are never too important

According to Giovanna Lever, it doesn’t matter if you’re the Queen of England or someone starting out in your career or new business, if you are brave enough, if someone has recommended that we would be a good fit to meet (with no strings attached), then she will always make the time.

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Have you discovered the pots of gold?

Whilst we all know that acquisition is far more costly than retention, it seems when it comes to retention, it is put into the too hard basket or seen as a low priority. Giovanna Lever shares her experience in this insightful blog important for businesses of all sizes.

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Goal setting for every age

Now that the New Year hype is over and the pressure for new starts is off, let’s get real about creating goals and bring it back to basics. Giovanna Lever has mentored hundreds of individuals in her career from school leavers to senior managers and small business owners.

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Keep an eye on the time, not your phone

We are living in an era where our phone is glued to us. Hear what leadership expert, Giovanna Lever has to say about why its important to stay away from our phone in meetings.

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Do You Suffer From Professional FOMO?

Fear of missing out in the workplace is more common than you think. Hear what female entrepreneur Giovanna Lever has to say about her experience with professional FOMO.

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