By the time you finish reading this, millions of phones will have updated their software, three (if not more) new AI tools will probably have launched, and several job descriptions somewhere in the world will have evolved... AGAIN!

93 cents on the tech, 7 cents on your people: why most AI investments return nothing

Human skills. Soft skills. Durable skills. Whatever you call them, one thing is certain: the conversation around them is still riddled with myths that cost organisations performance, talent, and money.

It’s time to set the record straight.

Right now, 48 nations are competing on the biggest football stage in history. Across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering drama, upsets, and moments that will be talked about for decades.

"What happens when you put 100+ management students and people who've seen the corporate world up close together?" 

A LOT!

If we had to sum up last month in one word, it would probably be this: AP-REAL. For the simple reason that, for months, we have been planting seeds and now we are seeing the first signs of a garden- the one that’s started to bloom.

There's a question worth asking at your next leadership meeting.You've hired smart people. You've invested in the right systems. You've got a solid strategy. So why are some teams flying and others flatlining?

As part of our recent Maxme Masterclass, From Champions to Champion Teams, we brought together leaders to unpack what it really takes for teams to perform in the age of AI and constant change.

These days, whenever you open LinkedIn, there’s one thing you’ll see everywhere: reports saying “AI is changing the job market.” You read a few of them, and go in a state of frenzy (mostly).

Here’s something I’ve observed across three decades of leading teams, transforming businesses, and now running Maxme: most organisations don’t have a talent problem. They have a team problem.

Pheww! What a month it has been. We began the year with a few focused goals and seeing them being accomplished month on month has been nothing short of a delight.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Dino Asproloupos, Government Relations Manager at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, shares how he connects research, policy, and people to influence better health outcomes for children, drawing on a global career shaped by purpose, partnership, and a commitment to equity.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Alice Zaslavsky shares how her background as a teacher continues to shape her work as a food communicator, inspiring people to build confidence and creativity in the kitchen.

Pheww! What a month it has been. We began the year with a few focused goals and seeing them being accomplished month on month has been nothing short of a delight.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate six remarkable women from our Human on the Inside series who are redefining what leadership looks like.

The new psychosocial regulations across Australia are clear: you’re not just expected to keep people physically safe; you’re responsible for protecting their psychological health too. 

And the stakes are high. 

2025 turned out to be a bit of a main-character year for Maxme India. What began as a mission to build human skills across professionals, students, educators and healthcare practitioners grew into a larger movement - (The good kind. No placards involved).

If you’ve ever cried on the floor of your share house, half-eaten UberEats on the coffee table, scrolling LinkedIn and wondering if everyone except you got the secret “How to adult” manual… hi. You might be in a quarter-life crisis.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Natalie MacDonald, founder of Working @ It, helps leaders, teams, and brands amplify their voice through storytelling and strategy, guiding them to show up authentically and with impact.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Matt Bywater reflects on how his purpose-driven career has been shaped by a deep passion for helping people and creating meaningful impact.