Julia Mackerras

🍍Eat well, travel often ✈️ | Communications Manager @ QUT | 👩‍🎓M Bus (Marketing)

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Success is not about winning a competition. It’s about making a contribution.

Takers aim to be better than others. Givers strive to bring out the best in others.

The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.

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[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Blaming and shaming doesn't stop people from making mistakes. It stops them from admitting mistakes.

If people can't share their blunders, they can't learn from them—and neither can the rest of us.

The best way to prevent errors is to make it safe for people to discuss them.

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

Colours of Autumn in the Barossa Valley 🍂

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

What happened to The Ocean Cleanup — the system that would rid the oceans of plastic? https://t.co/OhvxEKn9MK

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

It’s been a couple of years, but I’m back at #QUTBLF today hearing all things media and disruption from Michael Miller, Executive Chairman of News Corp Australasia!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A boss looks for reasons to say no. A leader looks for reasons to say yes.

A boss issues orders and demands loyalty. A leader gives direction and takes responsibility.

A boss expects to be the most important person in the room. A leader makes everyone feel important.

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

In a @FundInstituteAu webinar this afternoon learning all about reporting impact with @QUT’s own @DrRuthKnight - and @fredffery you got a very special shout out for Tableau and data viz 👏

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Beating yourself up doesn't make you stronger. It leaves you bruised.

Being kind to yourself isn’t about ignoring your weaknesses. It's about giving yourself permission to learn from your mistakes.

We grow by embracing shortcomings, not punishing them.

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[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Insecure arrogance: "I have all the answers. Only I can fix it."

Confident humility: "I have many questions. We need to study what broke it."

The people to trust are not the ones who project the most confidence. They’re the ones who know the limits of their competence.

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

'Pandora's box has been opened' and now workers hold the power, and it's all because of COVID … https://t.co/yxZzNgZFrG

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

“I don’t have time” is a poor excuse for treating people poorly. No one is too busy to be kind.

Managers who can't find a minute to be civil shouldn't be managing people. Making your team feel valued is core to the job.

It's always worth your time to show you care about others.

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

Out of office ☕️

[Ross Simmonds @TheCoolestCool]

Know what blows my mind?

When marketing teams assume “content = blog posts.”

Somewhere over the last few years, CMOs and marketers have been tricked by agencies into thinking content = blog posts.

Huge mistake.

Here are some other content types that drive ROI 🧵

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

So excited to be heading to Melbourne for a long weekend - it’s been such a long time between visits ✈️

[QUT @QUT]

Help #QUTGivingDay reach 1,250 donors to unlock a $500,000 gift. Plenty of time to support life-changing projects. Donate now: https://t.co/2ElLneqIbL

[QUT @QUT]

Our #QUT staff is getting together for #QUTGivingDay to support life-changing research and student scholarships. Donate now: https://t.co/rPRT6B89zk
@QUTAlumni

[X @SloanRanger77]

Tigers are go! I believe this is the official @QUT team mascot, who joined our Registrar for coffee to pay it fwd this #QUTGivingDay
Join in, donate to student, community or research across all disciplines. https://t.co/QHqGqAgC9d

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

Loving the #QUTGivingDay display in The Cube today! Find out more about our projects: https://t.co/B8uZkWkup4

[QUT @QUT]

Today is #QUTGivingDay ! Together, let’s ‘Imagine what’s next’! Support life-changing research and student scholarships. Donate now: https://t.co/MINjHiwR3Y @QUTAlumni #Research #Fundraising

[Julia Mackerras @julesmackerras]

Tomorrow is #QUTGivingDay - but I decided to get in one day early with my donation! This year, I'm supporting the Learning Potential Fund (QUT matches every donation dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact!) - and prostate cancer treatment research: https://t.co/fTR7TMMHWn