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Australia's Worst Boss: Turning Toxic Leadership into a Force for Good
Why We Went Looking for Australia's Worst Boss What makes a good leader? It’s a question that has sparked endless books and boardroom debates, yet...
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View all featured posts, product updates, articles by Rudy Crous, (Corporate Psychologist, Compono CEO and Co-founder), or filter below for your desired topic.
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Unlocking the Power of HR: What 52 Companies Taught Us About Culture, Leadership and Impact
A white paper by Compono - August 2025 Why HR Still Feels Stuck and How to Change It In boardrooms across Australia and New Zealand, something...
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Full Research: What Personality Traits Reveal About Leadership Potential (and What Surprised Us)
June 2025 | Insight from Compono’s Work Personality Research What kind of personality makes a great leader? Do strategic thinkers rise to the top?...
7 min read
The Compono Culture, Engagement & Performance Model
Organisational culture and employee engagement don’t just shape your business; they define its success. Imagine a workplace where employees feel...
4 min read
Leadership Styles and Your Personality
The impact of a leader is undeniable, yet we rarely pause to consider why we exhibit certain leadership styles and are naturally drawn to specific...
12 min read
The Scientific Recruiter
Ever wondered why the Spartans had only an army of 300 in the battle of Thermopylae?
6 min read
Psychometric Assessments: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
I consider myself fortunate to have been mentored by some of the most renowned Organisational Psychologists. With their guidance, I’ve received...
3 min read
Why Atlassian won’t be the only company turning away brilliant jerks
Over our working careers, many of us have come across the ‘brilliant jerks’ of the workplace. We all know these individuals – they are technically...
3 min read
How smarter hiring can help Australia’s disengaged employee epidemic
Globally, businesses are facing an epidemic of disengaged employees. A Gallup report revealed 71% of Australians are not engaged with their jobs and...
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How Safety Culture can be Operationalised for the Workforce
As CEO of Compono, I’m a firm believer that it’s simply not enough for me and my team to focus only on building intelligent software. It is also...
