Megan Tough is director of complete potential, a leadership and HR consultancy based in Sydney, Australia.

At complete potential we understand people - what engages them, what encourages them to perform, and what drives them away. With over 20 years experience working on HR issues in business, our job is to help you make the most of your investment in people. To learn more visit www.completepotential.com

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