In my early career, I saw first-hand the impact of disruptive technology as computer-aided design threatened the traditional electronic drafting profession. It would take us on average two weeks to draw a complex electronic circuit diagram by hand. The clients we served were dissatisfied with the lengthy delays and were hungry for the promise of … Read more
Rob Goudswaard used his statistical and mathematical background when he took over as CEO at Credit Union Australia. He figured out a mathematical formula to calculate the profit they had to make at the ROE (Return on Equity) they were generating to provide sufficient capital for the following year. It was a very simple formula, … Read more
Shayne Elliott worked his way up the ladder to a senior position in Citibank, in London. When his father in Auckland was dying of cancer, he went to tell his boss he wanted to resign so he could be with his dad over the time he had left. His boss said there was no reason … Read more
Peter McMullin is a beacon for giving and advocacy, inspiring other leaders to follow suit. He is a business leader and an active philanthropist, encouraging the private sector to address social issues, rather than leaving it to the province of governments. Peter and his wife Ruth tirelessly contribute and advocate for those without a voice, … Read more
When David Murray was CEO of the fast-growing business Buildxact Software, he faced the challenge of scaling up to meet the expected demand from builders for their project management offerings. David understood that scaling the business is as much a leadership challenge as a business challenge. He knew he needed to step up his leadership … Read more