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Leading with authenticity – the four H’s
Leading with authenticity – the four H’s
Last week I presented to my peers, team, analysts and the media on our performance for the past six months. It’s a…
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Michael Schneider shared thisHow amazing Vanessa Perrin … some incredible educators who deserve all the credit they can. We know first hand how important to the future of our country apprentices are (as one example of vocational learning) so great to see the chance to recognise some educational superstars!Michael Schneider shared this🌟 NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK IS HERE! 🌟 24–30 August | Life Changing This week, I’m calling on my schools, colleagues, industry partners, employers and LinkedIn community to help give our VET superstars the recognition they deserve! 👏 Let’s put the spotlight on the people who are learning, earning, building skills and making a difference through VET. Do you know a VET superstar who deserves a shout-out? 👏 An apprentice 👏 A trainee 👏 A new VET employee finding their feet 👏 Someone who has been in the industry for years 👏 An employer or teacher who invests in developing the next generation 👏 Or simply someone whose VET journey deserves to be celebrated! Give them a shout-out! Share a short story about them and a photo (if you have one) in the comments or tag them below, and let’s fill this space with some well-deserved recognition throughout National Skills Week. And don’t stop here, share your VET stories on your own LinkedIn profiles too! Let’s get the message out there that skills, training and vocational pathways can be truly life changing. 💙 Skills open doors. Skills change lives. Who is the VET superstar YOU want to celebrate this week? 👇✨ #NationalSkillsWeek #LifeChanging #VET #VETSuperstars #Apprenticeships #Traineeships #Skills #CareerPathways #SkillsChangeLives #NSWDoE #EPP #EducationalPathwaysProgram #BallinaSchoolsGroup #NorthernRivers
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Michael Schneider shared thisDefinitely going to be an awesome night & for such an important cause also.Michael Schneider shared thisFooty, legends and a great cause. It’s all happening on Thursday, 27th August at Marvel Stadium, and we’d love for your team to be there. Don't miss the opportunity to bring your team or client partners to the stadium in support of the Australian Prostate Centre. Remember that funds raised through the Four'N Twenty Legends Game helps support patient care and vital prostate cancer research collaborations. For corporate hospitality enquiries, please contact events@sen.com.au Purchase tickets here: legendsgame.com.au
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Michael Schneider reposted thisMichael Schneider reposted thisThis week, we launched Bunnings Safer Places; an initiative designed to help create safer homes, stronger neighbourhoods and more connected communities. New research has highlighted the important role community connection plays in helping people feel safe, and Australians' willingness to take practical action. As part of the launch, we're introducing Safer Places grants, proudly co-funded by Bunnings and our supplier partners Arlo, Eufy, Orion, Reolink and Swann. For every eligible security camera or video doorbell sold until February 2027, $2 will go towards funding projects that help improve community safety. The first round of grants of up to $30,000 for community led initiatives are now open in Victoria. A second round will open nationally later this year. A big thank you to our supplier partners, Neighbourhood Watch Australasia and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria for helping bring the program to life. To learn more about Safer Places and the grants program, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8gasFNj
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Michael Schneider shared thisSuch an important topic, and never more prescient given the ongoing escalation in serious and violent retail crime across the country. Thanks Christopher Rodwell and Australian Retail Council (ARC) for the ongoing advocacy.Michael Schneider shared thisRetail crime is changing - and retailers are turning to modern tools to keep workers and customers safe. ARC CEO Christopher Rodwell explains why facial recognition technology has a role to play in Australian retail. You can also read Chris' comments on FRT in the The Australian Financial Review: https://lnkd.in/dCYjp7se #retail #retailcrime #facialrecognition
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Michael Schneider shared thisLove this story about our amazing team and business!Michael Schneider shared thisAs our children grow up, they develop their own interests, friendships, careers, and lives. The days when everyone is together become a little less frequent, making moments like this even more special. I had the privilege of spending the day with all three of my children, having the opportunity to merge all 4 of our roles for a day into 1 store. What made it even more rewarding was watching them work, take initiative, and lead throughout the day in their own unique ways. Seeing their confidence, capability, and the people they are becoming filled me with an immense sense of pride. As parents, we spend years guiding and supporting our children as they find their own path. To see that growth come to life right in front of you is a special feeling. While they may be building lives of their own, moments like these remind me that time together is something to truly cherish. It wasn’t wasn't just about spending time together. It was about seeing three amazing young people in action, knowing they are all amazing in their own unique ways and as their mum, I couldn't be prouder. ❤️ #Grateful #Family #ProudMum #MakingMemories #Leadership
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Michael Schneider shared thisSuch an amazing thing to do ..Michael Schneider shared this
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Michael Schneider reposted thisMichael Schneider reposted thisCassie Harris is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
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Michael Schneider reposted thisMichael Schneider reposted thisCassie Harris is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
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Michael Schneider shared thisWill be a great event!Michael Schneider shared thisJoin us at Courtside Melbourne on August 10 for an evening with three of Australia’s biggest basketball stars: Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Chris Goulding. Hear stories, gain insights into life as a professional athlete, and experience a live Q&A. Upgrade to VIP for: • Priority seating • An exclusive photo with Josh, Dyson & Chris • A post-event signing session Tickets on sale now - https://lnkd.in/gwDSCEKV
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Michael Schneider liked thisMichael Schneider liked thisEines der wichtigsten Management-Learnings meiner Karriere? Erfolg entsteht oft nicht durch mehr Optionen, sondern durch weniger. Wir haben bei Einhell in einer entscheidenden Phase bewusst Produkte und Geschäftsfelder aufgegeben, obwohl sie Umsatz gebracht haben. Warum? Weil wir überzeugt waren, dass wir nur mit klarem Fokus langfristig gewinnen können. Fokus bedeutet, auch gute Möglichkeiten auszuschlagen, um die wirklich wichtigen Ziele zu erreichen. Rückblickend waren genau diese Entscheidungen die Grundlage für vieles, was wir heute geschafft haben. Wer nachhaltig wachsen möchte, braucht den Mut, Prioritäten zu setzen und dabei zu bleiben. Hast du schon mal ähnliche Entscheidungen treffen müssen? #Leadership #Fokus #Strategie #Transformation #TeamEinhell
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Michael Schneider liked thisMichael Schneider liked thisToday, we’ve launched Bunnings Rewards, our first-ever loyalty programme for retail customers in New Zealand. Shaped by customer research and feedback, Bunnings Rewards is designed to reward customers when they shop with us. Members will earn 1 point for every NZ$1 spent on eligible purchases in-store and online and receive $5 to spend in-store for every 500 points earned. Every two months, we will donate a share of $18,000 to three national charities. When shopping in-store, Bunnings Rewards members will receive a token that they can allocate to one of the participating charities. The charity receiving the most tokens will secure the largest share of funding – helping to make a meaningful difference in communities across the country. We're excited to welcome New Zealand customers to Bunnings Rewards and help them get even more value. To learn more about Bunnings Rewards, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcwVKFCf Melissa Haines matt heinrich Victoria Anderson Boyd Lane Shelley Coles Belinda Ellis Mark Hopwood Dean Gick
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Michael Schneider liked thisMichael Schneider liked thisPODCAST DROP I’m joined by Adam Dowling, who is living with SOD1 MND, a genetic form of motor neurone disease. Adam shares his experience of genetic testing, what discovering the SOD1 gene has meant for him and his family, and his treatment with tofersen. Adam also talks about the importance of community — how connecting with others living with MND has helped him, and why he now wants to share his own journey to raise awareness and support others. Above all, this is a conversation about family, community, hope and living each day as fully as possible. #LetsTalkMND #MotorNeuroneDisease #MND #MNDawareness #SOD1 #SOD1MND #GeneticMND #Tofersen #MNDResearch #MNDTreatment #GeneticTesting #MNDCommunity #LivingWithMND #MNDStories #LivedExperience #MNDAdvocacy #ALS #HopeForMND https://lnkd.in/gHYS9izp
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Michael Schneider liked thisMichael Schneider liked thisWissen ist gut. Ausprobieren ist besser. 💪 Denn nur wer unsere Produkte wirklich kennt, kann ihre Funktionen und Vorteile auch authentisch vermitteln – sei es im direkten Kundenkontakt, im Marketing oder im Austausch mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Gleichzeitig stärkt dieses Wissen die Verbindung zu unseren Produkten und zur Marke. ❱❱ Genau deshalb geht es bei unseren internen Mitarbeiterschulungen nicht nur um Theorie: Nach der Vorstellung der neuesten Produkte heißt es Hands on! Ob Hecke schneiden, Löcher bohren oder Staubsaugen – unsere Mitarbeitenden können Produkte aus den unterschiedlichsten Bereichen selbst ausprobieren und ihre Funktionen hautnah erleben. 🔧🌱 Denn bei Einhell gilt: Learning by doing macht nicht nur Spaß, sondern schafft echtes Produktverständnis. 🔋 ___ Knowledge is good. Hands-on experience is better. To communicate our products authentically, our employees need to know them inside and out. That’s why our internal product trainings combine theory with practice. From trimming hedges and drilling holes to testing lights, employees can experience products from across our portfolio firsthand. Because at Einhell, learning by doing creates real product understanding. #Einhell #TeamEinhell #HandsOn #LearningByDoing #Mitarbeiterentwicklung #Weiterbildung #ProductTraining
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Michael Schneider liked thisIncredibly exciting! Congratulations to everyone involved. So proud to be part of Sports Entertainment NetworkMichael Schneider liked thisSports Entertainment Group Limited has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of MediaWorks NZ, New Zealand’s number one audio business, for an enterprise value of NZ$130 million. The acquisition creates a leading trans-Tasman audio, digital and entertainment group reaching more than 5 million listeners each week across Australia and New Zealand. READ | https://lnkd.in/gnzfQRMHSEG to acquire MediaWorks New Zealand’s #1 audio businessSEG to acquire MediaWorks New Zealand’s #1 audio business
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Michael Schneider reacted on thisA massive congratulations to Michael on an epic era of leadership at Bunnings. During his time at the top annual revenue nearly doubled to $20 billion. Yet it was always Mike’s values based leadership that I admired most. Down to earth, genuinely customer-centric, authentic and honest. It’s no coincidence that Bunnings was and is consistently ranked Australia’s most trusted brand. Working with you was one of the highlights of my career. An extraordinary legacy and a richly deserved next chapter.Michael Schneider reacted on thisToday we’re pleased to share that Rachael McVitty will succeed Michael Schneider as Managing Director of Bunnings Group from 1 February 2027, after taking up the role of Deputy Managing Director from today. Rachael brings more than 17 years of experience across Wesfarmers, including senior leadership roles at Bunnings and Blackwoods. In her current role as Chief Customer Officer, she leads store operations and Bunnings’ commercial businesses, with responsibility for more than 50,000 team members across Australia and New Zealand. The planned transition comes at a time of strong momentum for Bunnings. Over the past decade, under Mike’s leadership, we’ve doubled revenue, expanded our offer and transformed how customers shop with us, connecting our stores and digital channels in new ways. Mike has made an enormous contribution to Bunnings over his time as Managing Director, leading the business through a period of significant growth and change while staying focused on what matters most – our customers, our people and our communities. We’re proud of what our team has built, and we’re equally excited about what comes next. As Rachael puts it: “Bunnings is the incredible business it is today because of our people. Our teams work hard every day to earn the trust of the customers and communities we serve, helping Australians and New Zealanders create homes they love, and making it easier for tradies and businesses to get their work done.” Over the coming months, Rachael will spend time listening to our team, customers, suppliers and communities across Australia and New Zealand, while working alongside Mike to ensure a smooth transition. The focus remains the same: lowest prices, widest range and best experience for our customers. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gGyi9zig
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