Insights
Welcome to our library of human skills insights where we bring you the best of articles, research, and interviews with some all-round super humans.
The AI Fluency Gap that isn’t on the Org Chart
Remember when Jarvis did everything for Iron Man? Tony still had to know what he was building. We’ve currently got the same problem… It's just a new scenario.
5 Ways to Mark R U OK? Day at Work that aren’t Yellow Cupcakes.
Build the soft skills that turn R U OK? Day into year-round support. Practical steps for leaders and teams to check in with empathy and follow through.
Is Curiosity the Ultimate Leadership Skill in the Age of AI?
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 names curiosity and lifelong learning among the fastest-rising skills between now and 2030, sitting alongside creative thinking and resilience as the human capabilities that complement technology rather than compete with it.
July. Halfway through the year. Or are we just getting started?
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!
Here's our 7 cents. Soft Skills outperform AI in ROI.
93 cents on the tech, 7 cents on your people: why most AI investments return nothing
5 Myths About Human Skills That Are Holding Your Organisation Back
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.
What the FIFA World Cup 2026 Can Teach Us About Empathy, Leadership, and Resilience
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.
‘May’ we talk about humans for a minute?
"What happens when you put 100+ management students and people who've seen the corporate world up close together?"
A LOT!
April was… AP-REAL for us
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.
High EQ Is the Secret Ingredient for Business Success. Here's your proof.
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?
From Champions to Champion Teams - Your Maxme Masterclass Highlights
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.
The AI panic is real but it’s also misunderstood
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).
Your Organisation Is Full of Talented People. So Why Isn’t Your Team Outperforming?
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.
Maxme India - Impact on the Ground - March 2026
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.
Human on the Inside with MCRI’s Dino Asproloupos
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.
Human on the Inside with ABC’s Alice Zaslavsky
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.
Maxme India - Impact on the Ground
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.
Balancing the Scales: Women Leading the Human Skills Shift - IWD 2026
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate six remarkable women from our Human on the Inside series who are redefining what leadership looks like.
Human Skills Development: Your secret weapon for Psychological Safety
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.
Maxme India - 2025 in Review
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).