Heidi Hauf: The most achievable and strong visions are driven by purpose and a connection to values
Having worked in leading organisations worldwide, across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Heidi Hauf knows first-hand that achieving her vision of sustainable development requires compassion, transparency and collaboration. Heidi is…
Read MoreSebastian Due Madsen: For anyone who thinks they don’t have it in them to be a leader, it’s a skill that you can learn
Captain Sebastian Due Madsen joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2001 through the Australian Defence Force Academy. After completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sebastian served in ships HMAS ANZAC…
Read MoreCath Hayes: If you’re authentic with your people they can be authentic with you
Cath Hayes grew up in Victoria. She joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1992, and over a 30-year career, she has had multiple leadership roles, including the Command of ANZAC…
Read MoreMalini Jayaganesh: To bring about positive change, we don’t have to have extraordinary skills or powers
Can one person really make a difference in the world? The answer is, of course, yes! But you don’t have to take my word for it. Malini Jayaganesh realised that…
Read MoreWhat I learned about leadership from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr
The process of being a leader and nurturing leaders is never-ending. From being aware of our biases to changing how we communicate our vision as social and technological landscapes change,…
Read MoreDr Leanne Blackley: Confidence is a muscle you build through exertion. It comes with practice.
Dr Leanne Blackley has spent over a decade leading complex HR and corporate functions and is a Senior Executive Service Band 1 level in the Australian Public Service (APS). Leanne…
Read MoreScott Lockey: You have to behave in a way that is right regardless of whether or not someone is looking
What can we learn from defence leaders responsible for delivering major capital equipment for whom VUCA is not just another acronym? Defence leaders are VUCA specialists who navigate the volatility,…
Read MoreMaria Filardo: Surround yourself with the right people
I work with many talented and successful people, and they all have one thing in common: an idea that gives them so much energy and inspiration that they are motivated…
Read MoreDan McInerney: You need to be vulnerable to be courageous
Vulnerability is the gift that Daniel McInerney brings to his mission: super-charging other people’s success through his courage. I know firsthand that courage and vulnerability have been a hallmark of…
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