Episodes
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Join me for another interview for the 10 Degree Shift with today's amazing guest innovator and generalist leader Christina Gerakiteys.
Key themes from the session:
- Don't ask, don't get
- Put yourself out there more
- Trust your intuition
- Put yourself in the circle with people you admire
- Ideation without execution is hallucination
If you're new to the podcast then thank you and G’day.
I’m AJ, and I work with executive leaders and businesses committed to sustainable lifestyles, practices and impact. My leadership style is very Australian - I call a spade a spade and I know how to use one.
I’m a mindset mentor, coach, facilitator, podcaster and author for forward thinking leaders like you. I’m passionate about helping people achieve their goals sustainably whether they are - creating conscious cultures, finding balance, leading their team or developing personal brand presence.
If you want to create a world class company culture or grow your leadership circle then join me here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au or connect with me here https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/ Connect with Christina here https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagerakiteys/
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There’s More To Leadership Than Work!
We are all teachers and learners - leadership is relational don't you think.
In this episode I share my thoughts about the different generations in the workplace, what to do when someone is nearing the end of their career and how we can challenge conventional thinking about how we've always done it.
It takes courage, grit, a desire to step outside of the current paradigm to dream a new world into being and above all a determination to meet yourself in your deepest places.
Indeed, this is where the journey truly and deeply begins.
This is not theory and rhetoric. This is not a cognitive course, tick a box exercise. This is real life, real leadership beyond the boardroom. It’s experiential learning at a deep level. Every month we gather to sit in circle.
Connect to yourself, to your team, to other leaders, to your ancestry, to the elders, to the land, to wisdom. If you want to join the circle, uncover your purpose, define your legacy and find your tribe then reach out and find out more at https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/
or drop me a message on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/
#culture #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipdevelopment #howtobecomeasuccessfulperson #servantleadership #stewardeldership #servantleader
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Managing Director of Eight Recruitment, Nadene Barretto fell into her career in recruitment 25 years ago. She learnt a lot about the industry, about people and about what it takes to lead well.
Fast forward to 13 years ago and Nadene took the giant leap to start her own recruitment agency Eight Recruitment - a boutique agency servicing the Hunter Region in NSW, Australia.
If there ever was an autobiography called “You heard her before you saw her”, Nadene would be the main character. But this version would star Nadene’s iconic and contagious laugh. Nadene, with her hubby Steve by her side, has built Eight to what it’s known for. For these two, turning the industry topsy-turvy is the goal, and attracting equally quirky but talented employees is the conversion.
When starting Eight in 2011, Nadene had the goal to create a recruitment agency that stands out from the rest, to bring value and transparency, and fun. With years of experience and the knowledge to back it up, Eight was then born into Newcastle’s competitive recruitment market.
In this interview we discuss Nadene's strategic decision to stand out as unique and human from their marketing and socials and especially within their office (tune in to the addendum right at the end to hear more about this). It's certainly magnetic - check them out here https://www.eightrecruitment.com.au/
Nadene talks about why it's importance to build a business and your leadership with a focus on the softness as well as the hard facts and yet to keep your resume and focus on more fact and less fluff. She encourages leaders to tell their story through facts and figures, to make a resume real, relevant and relatable.
Check out this episode for a great conversation with Nadene for tips on LinkedIn, standing out and the leaders such as Steven Thomas and Jo Burston who have inspired her along her journey. What can you apply in your career?
PS - In this episode I mention my free guide to optimise your LinkedIn Profile - you can download it here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/store/p/free-linkedin-guide
PPS - Are you a manager or leader who wants to grow their career or uplevel your managers to perform even better? If so check out this video https://youtu.be/D2kZuL8KyZE
For more information on becoming a great leader that people want to follow check out my posts here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/
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When Anthony started his career in recruitment 15 years ago he was the lowest performer at his agency.
→ He did the coffee chats thing
→ He tried all the cold calls
→ He was consistent in the follow-up
But he was still at the bottom in his team. Over the next 5 years he:
→ Fessed up to being the "dumbest" in the room
→ Took advice from mentors
→ Discovered his big why and passion
(Hint: You can steal his approach to grow your career too!)
Things started to improve. He changed industries and began to look for ways to serve the industry. He grew his network and visibility while remaining humble.
He then built the 3 key pillars I recommend to make the shift to leader:
1) Grow your confidence
2) Improve your competence
3) Increase your credibility
Check out this episode for a great conversation with Anthony Nguyen, Aged Care Recruitment Manager and Host of the Podcast "Leaders in Aged Care" series and how after what he calls a slow start (I say normal) he then built on these 3 pillars to create an enviable career where other leaders seek him out!
What can you apply in your career?
PS - Are you a manager or leader who wants to grow their career or uplevel your managers to perform even better? If so check out this video https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/video-how-increase-your-pay-grade-become-confident-leader-vl8lc/?trackingId=3M%2BKXppxTtKAV4%2Bf0P5JtA%3D%3D
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Showing appreciation is important in any relationship, and it’s especially important with mentors, leaders and elders who have invested time and effort into helping you grow both personally and professionally.
In a world that venerates the new, bright, and shiny, we can easily forget those with wisdom - our elders. Our elders may be past or present, they may have supported us in business, sports, life or spirituality.
It's time to write a new leadership story - to go back to what all first nations tribes around the world practice - celebrating and honouring elders. Take a moment to sing up the Steward Elders in your world by writing a gratitude letter to them about how they have inspired, mentored and supported you. Whether you use it to send to them or just do it to sing them up in your own way won’t matter, just thinking of them, remembering their deeds helps sing up their spirit soul and memory.
Join me and sing up and acknowledge the elders in your life as a force for good, for humanity and for the future. Create new conversations in your home or workplace through this practice, tell their story, tell your stories, tell your truth, share their wisdom and watch the ripples grow!
Want to write your own simple Letter to of Acknowledgement to an Elder in your life? Simply answer the few statements here Culture scientist Alexandria Joy is changing the conversation of how healthy, vibrant cultures — Alexandra Joy - AJ - The Bush Philosopher
If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation. Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me at (2) AJ - Alexandra Joy GAICD - (on Wonnarua Land) | LinkedIn
Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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You may have heard of servant leadership before, but have you heard of servant eldership?
I've had a few leaders reach out and ask - what exactly defines Servant Eldership?
Quite simply the path of a Servant Elder goes beyond the typical role of a leader, it's not necessarily a specific age or time in a leader's career, though it certainly is grown through experience. It is characterised by:
Not serving by compulsion but voluntarily. A leader should desire the office of leader, and serve from that desire, not merely out of rank, role or duty but because they WANT to serve.
Not after personal gain but eagerly. Servant Elders are so eager to add value that they don't look to the financial reward, power or title as the reason for their service, but simply as the means of making more service available to more people.
I have only just begun scratching the surface of understanding the role and path of an elder through my initiations and study of lore with indigenous elders from many nations for the past 6 years. What I am learning is that elders are significant knowledge keepers, they ensure cultural continuity is maintained, they also serve as teachers, healers, counsellors and confidants. They are guardians of the planet, mother earth as well as their totems and all living beings. They are the keepers of the old ways, tradition, myth, stories and legend. The biggest difference between traditional leaders and Servant Elders is where their motivation lies. While traditional leaders care mostly about material advancement, Servant Elders want to see not just their team or company grow and succeed, but all of humanity and the planet thrive and advance.
If you’re eager to be a co-creator and be part of the building of thriving cultures, companies, communities and nations then DM me for a link to a private free community where I’ll be sharing more and asking for your dreams and ideas too. Servant Eldership is a path for now for developing our collective future. It’s a path of walking together, all people’s, the planet with purpose for a future. I want to be part of the shift, I know some of you will too.
For more information on servant eldership and walking this new way join me on LinkedIn here.
or on my website here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au
Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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From his roots as a school boy being bullied because he was different, to becoming a millionaire and building a highly successful company, to being wrongly investigated by the FBI, to speaking on stages about Radical Thinking, Brad is no stranger to standing out and thinking differently.
In this interview AJ unpacks Brad's story, his lessons and his legacy he is now weaving into his story today. A truly captivating and eye opening interview. Find out more about Brad here https://www.bradtwynham.com/about Connect with Brad here https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradtwynham-speaker/
If you're keen to grow your own career there are just 3 simple things you need - I share all about them here ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/video-how-increase-your-pay-grade-become-confident-leader
If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation.
Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me at (8) AJ - Alexandra Joy GAICD - (on Wonnarua Land) | LinkedIn
Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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I am honoured to interview a kindred spirit and fellow researcher, facilitator and passionate leadership advocate - Hamza Khan. Hamza shares his own personal journey with PTSD, workplace burnout and more in this deeply felt episode. Hamza Khan is a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and world-renowned keynote speaker whose TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading" • Stop Managing, Start Leading | Hamza ... has been viewed over 2.4 million times. He challenges audiences and organizations to rehumanize their workplaces to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. For more information on Hamza Khan and his work - visit https://www.hamzakhan.ca/
or follow him on LinkedIn / khanhamza
If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation. Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me at / alexandriajoy
Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. In our busy lives, rest is defined as the absence of work: late-night TV binges, hours spent trawling the internet, something to do once we've finished everything else on our to-do lists. But dismissing rest stifles our ability to think creatively and truly recharge. Today my guest Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang, will share that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives by recognizing the importance of rest: working better does not mean working more, it means working less and resting better. As an author and leader in rest and reduced work time, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is passionate about helping businesses, individuals, and governments work towards a future where productivity is prioritised over working hours, and work/life balance can be improved without sacrificing business results. In today's conversation we discuss his work life and background as well as his research and work as a consultant with dozens of organizations across the globe who are implementing shorter work weeks with outstanding results. If you've dreamt about working a shorter work week then tune in for some amazing tips and strategies as well as research into the benefit of working less in order to do more. Some of the benefits include: - better life / work balance - lower levels of stress - less burnout - sleep an additional 30 mins a night - happier and more productive - shorter, more focused meetings - better deep work and collaboration time segregation - more meaning - more intelligent way to work - higher quality work You'll be left asking yourself - "How could we get started here in our workplace?" Find out more here https://www.4dayweek.com/ and also https://www.strategy.rest/ Buy Alex's book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rest-More-Done-When-Work/dp/0465074871 ______________________________________________________If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation. Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/ Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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I first met Morven when she was the Director of Community Development at Lake Macquarie Council. I found her to be sharp and knowledgeable as well as deeply passionate about making a difference for the community she served. Fast forward to now, over a decade later and Morven is the CEO of the Council, leading over 1200 staff and driving the agenda for positive change, growth and opportunity for the city. In this interview I dive into asking Morven about her early career, what led her to be CEO today, the mentors, challenges and guiding principles that have helped her along the way. While calm and self assured, Morven is not always comfortable in front of the camera however her story is a great leadership tale of learning to empower and leverage the strengths and talents of your team, staying true to your own personal values and integrity and creating clear boundaries and guard rails for maintaining a balance with family life and work. ______________________________________________________
More from AJ For a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/store/p/free-linkedin-guide
If you would like to request a review of your profile just like this one for a new role, promotion or improvement then reach out to me visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/store/p/personalised-linkedin-profile-positioning
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me at / alexandriajoy Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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I am honoured to have Grandmother Mulara, senior lore woman with me to share her wisdom and teachings about leadership, energy and walking together. In this episode Grandmother shares her path being an emertus law woman and an indigenous lore woman, her journey teaching leadership and values based practices in government and corporates as well as her work now as a senior lore woman working with the grandmother energy. An insightful interview for those who also bridge the corporate and spiritual path.
For more information on Grandmother Mulara and her teachings visit https://grandmotherwisdom.com/
If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation. Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au
Follow me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/ Cheers to your leadership and career success! AJ
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Today's interview is with WHS and psychosocial health training professional Peta Mercieca. Peta shares her career story, overcoming challenges from bullying at work and how she now approaches managing a team balancing competence and compassion.
Raw and real and worth a listen.
You can connect with Peta here https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-mercieca-cohsprof-0b139a22b/
To watch the interview as a YouTube instead visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByuEnr6ou9Y&t=7s
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If you are a government or corporate Director, Executive or leader who is looking for some team building, culture improvement, employee engagement or to train and upskill your managers as coaches then reach out to me directly at [email protected] and I can discuss your needs and prepare a bespoke quotation.
Individual leaders for a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit
https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/shop
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au
Follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/
Cheers to your leadership and career success!
AJ
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For a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit How To Update Your LinkedIn Profile - FREE GUIDE — Alexandra Joy - AJ - The Bush Philosopher
If you would like to request a review of your profile just like this one for a new role, promotion or improvement then reach out to me visit
Personalised LinkedIn Profile Positioning Review — Alexandra Joy - AJ - The Bush Philosopher
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au Follow me on LinkedIn here (1) AJ - Alexandra Joy GAICD - Servant Eldership | LinkedIn
Over the last few hours I have spent time on zoom and on the phone coaching professional women – CEO’s of not for profits, government team leaders and a technical specialist looking to advance her career. All of them amazing, talented women. All of them frustrated and overwhelmed, and some of them on the brink of tears.
“What’s wrong with me?”
“I’ve been getting interviews and they go well but I just can’t seem to land that next higher position.”
“I feel like I am doing all the things but none of them are working anymore.”
“I feel so stupid. I’m smart, I have degrees. Why didn’t I see this coming?”
Each of them has so much talent and potential. Each of them suffering a similar ailment – imposter syndrome, a feeling of not got enough and a belief they need to push harder and faster to gain recognition, respect and reward.
What would you have wished to know before you started your career?
Share in the comments below
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This how to video was created specifically for professionals, leaders and those in the government sector if you want to uplevel your government career and get promoted without coming across as up yourself, salesy or sucky.
It’s simple, clear with just 3 action steps to up your personal brand and get you noticed more than ever.
If you’re tired of lesser qualified and experienced professionals getting the promotions then it’s time to improve your brand online.
For a free guide on how you can improve your LinkedIn Profile and position yourself for a new role or promotion visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/store/p/free-linkedin-guide
If you would like to request a review of your profile just like this one for a new role, promotion or improvement then reach out to me visit https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/store/p/personalised-linkedin-profile-positioning
For more information about how you can build your confidence, competence and credibility as a leader visit www.alexandrajoy.com.au
Follow me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/
Cheers to your leadership and career success!
AJ
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If you're a corporate professional or a government employee looking to grow your influence through your network then this is the episode to tune into.
My guest today is a longtime friend and colleague Melissa Histon. Mel is the founder and CEO of Hunter based charity Got Your Back Sista. Mel has grown the charity over the past 8 and a half years through determination, volunteers and her amazing professional network.
I have a saying that I use regularly (borrowed it from Alex Hormozi) and it is "give, give, give until they ask" and Mel is someone who epitomises this. She doesn't just network for networking or status sake - she has a real and genuine interest in people and it sets her apart from other business development professionals, CEOs and fundraisers.
You can find out more about Mel and her amazing work here Facebook
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Don't try to be popular," was one piece of advice John Davies, former senior military officer received early on in his career.
In this episode, I interview John (JD) where he shares his insights as the Director of Navy Culture and how a leaders responsibility lies in looking after your people and communicating well. You don't have to be in the special forces to apply the great leadership advice and lessons John shares.
To find out more about John visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davies-99889922/
For more leadership lessons, interviews and training visit me here https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/ or at http://www.alexandrajoy.com.au.
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My guest on this episode of the 10 Degree Shift is a workplace safety inspector - Phil Lalor.
Phil has a reputation for being a professional and having high standards, people who know him will say he always has highly polished leather boots and a spotlessly clean car. I'm envious. Living in the bush on dirt roads my car can be cleaned one day and coated in dirt the next. That's not however why I brought him on the show.
I invited Phil to be a guest, because like me, he's a no BS straight shooter and he has had a really varied career. He's skilled in Crisis Management, Budgeting, Internal Audit, possesses highly Analytical Skills, and spent years navigating a career in government.
And it hasn't always been roses. In his very first career application Phil was knocked back receiving a letter from Defence Force Recruiting saying he was "educationally unqualified". He overcame that obstacle and many more to grow into a leader who has a good grasp of now making a life, not just a living. Join me for a yarn with Phil while he was on a motorcycle road trip doing just that!
If you're keen to grow your career and a life that you love - join us in the free community for leaders who want to shift into servant eldership at (1) The Leadership Culture Club | Facebook
If you want more free tools, conversation starters and leadership tips then follow me at (4) AJ - Alexandra Joy GAICD - Shift Happens | LinkedIn
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Amy Smith shares her hot LinkedIn for Leaders tips on this call 👇
If you're a manager or leader looking to step up your personal profile and build your credibility then this episode is for you.
It's part of the monthly special guest calls in my Manager to Leader Shift Program and aims to give you inspiration and tactics to grow your career at least by $30K in 3 months - want to know more? Check it out here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/
Make sure you connect with Amy and I on LinkedIn where we share all our best tips and resources.
#leadership #leader #linkedin #linkedinforleaders #freetraining #freecall #managertoleadershift #managertoleaderspotlight
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Most team leaders struggle to break through middle management and get promoted, even when they’re doing everything right on paper.
The reality is you don’t need to work harder and you don’t need to be the first to arrive & the last to leave every day.
You need to be more strategic in your approach to leadership.
You deserve a simple, step-by-step roadmap that allows you to work on your own career goals as well as your KPIs.
In this episode, I share the 3 essential steps I took to break through that ceiling.…
…so that you can stop feeling stuck and finally reach the next level in your career journey.
You'll unlock:
👉 The 3 drainers stopping you from moving up, getting promoted and getting ahead.
👉 My 3-step Progression Strategy to fast track your path to promotion.
👉 The #1 thing that holds most managers back from becoming confident, competent and credible leaders.
And if you'd like to join me for a free 15 minute career brainstorm I mentioned on the podcast then head over to www.calendly.com/aj-alexandrajoy/15-minute-leadership-career-brainstorm -
Have you ever wished you could carve your own career path and create it around your passions and strengths so that you can be unapologetically and authentically you?
In this month's episode I'm in conversation with Justine Ulph, Manager of Strategic Research initiatives, office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation at the University of Newcastle about her unique career path and how she has navigated created the freedom and purpose she loves in her leadership journey. From starting her learning journey doing a social science and policy to working in a tertiary hospital where she honed her communication and stakeholder engagement skills, Justine has some great tips and lessons for all who listen to this episode.
Justine reminds us all to trust ourself, that you are enough and to keep achieving and setting targets to keep yourself growing and improving.
Tune in for this great episode and if you want to boost your career and increase your income and satisfaction then join me for this awesome free course where I cover 3 Ways to a $30K Promotion here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/3-ways-to-a-30k-promotion
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