Market leaders gain organisation-wide ownership for their purpose

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

A little compassion can make a big difference

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

Giving and advocacy is good for business and personally rewarding

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

Embracing the Human Touch in Leadership Development

John Patterson, CEO and co-founder of Influential U challenges the traditional approach to leadership development which often fixates on acquiring specific skills which people believe will make them better leaders. The prevailing belief is that by becoming more charismatic, persuasive and better negotiators, they will be outstanding leaders. However, John contends that fixating on acquiring … Read more