Australia’s top CEOs enjoyed books about leadership, teams and current affairs. But they weren’t above some good old-fashioned escapism either.
Does it speak to the
? Or the art of leading without knowing completely where you’re going? Or perhaps a desire to unleash their inner dag?, including Treasury Wine Estates boss Tim Ford, Woodside boss Meg O’Neill, Graincorp’s Robert Spurway and Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn, who declared it “hands down the best TV show of the year.”
The show’s ability to tackle issues such as bullying, mental health problems and workplace culture in a humorous way is genius. But Ted’s style clearly struck a chord with other leaders. “Ted reminds me that successful leaders have empathy, focus on strengths, invest in relationships and are good-humoured, first and foremost,” Tim Ford said.
by Adam Grant as their top pick. “A thought-provoking book on keeping an open mind and having constructive conversations in an increasingly polarised world,” Howitt said. Aurizon’s Andrew Harding and Optus head Kelly Bayer Rosmarin were struck by a book on teams and teamwork calledWith the energy transition a dominant theme of the year, it was no surprise to seeby Daniel Yergin get a spot on the reading lists of Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake and APA Group chief Rob Wheals.
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