This Month
An employee stuffed up in a meeting, so this CEO used AI to coach him
When a team member needed help communicating better in meetings, Adam Driussi used generative AI to provide feedback.
Why the Lululemon MD doesn’t prioritise physical health any more
There was a time when Trevor Holland would tell people his Lululemon role was a side job, even though he was working there 40 hours a week as store manager.
How John Mullen juggles chairing Qantas and a $30b firm no one knows
The winner of the Chair of the Year – Large Company, was mentored by some of the country’s best directors, but has some sage advice for the next generation.
How failed architect David Gonski became the chairman of everything
David Gonski has won the Lifetime Achievement Award winner in the inaugural Financial Review BOSS Director Awards.
May
In Pictures: Financial Review Director Awards dinner 2025
AFR Director Awards celebrate outstanding leadership in enhancing value for investors and strengthening governance in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors.
Gonski rejects one-year term idea for directors
Receiving a Lifetime Achievement award at the BOSS Director Awards, David Gonski took the opportunity to do what he has always done: push for change.
Why this boss says AUKUS is a huge waste of taxpayers’ money
Think tank boss Michael Shoebridge says the US-UK-Australia defence alliance is an unserious attempt at defending Australian security.
Meet the winners of the Financial Review BOSS Director Awards
The inaugural awards celebrate outstanding leadership in enhancing value for investors and strengthening governance.
How an ‘unusual director’ rose to the boardroom at age 32
Bridget Loudon-Harris, winner of the Alvarez & Marsal Special Award, thought Telstra had the wrong person when she was asked to join as a director.
How Ilana Atlas convinces business leaders to go bush for six weeks
The chair of Jawun, winner in the Not-for-Profit category, says “everyone wins” from the charity’s program seconding corporates employees to Indigenous communities.
Redefining leadership: The evolving responsibilities of directors
Being a board director has never been harder. The demands have surged – higher workloads, greater expectations, increased scrutiny and a sharper focus on risk.
‘I didn’t want to be a lawyer for my whole life’: Bubs chair Rathie
Katrina Rathie – a Chair of the Year in the inaugural Financial Review BOSS Director Awards – says being on a board is becoming more onerous and complex.
Nvidia built its culture around 1 principle. And it saved the company
The chip giant’s survival is not only a story of technical innovation. It is a story of humility in the face of failure and the courage to pivot when it matters most.
Steven Bartlett – Redefining Leadership & Future of Business
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This CEO was given a 5pc chance of survival. That was 21 years ago
With his wife pregnant with their third child, YHA Australia chief Paul McGrath was diagnosed with a blood cancer. It taught him a lot about the power of the mind.
Leadership training builds capacity in not-for-profit sector
The America Express Leadership Academy strengthens the non-profit sector and gives its leaders the chance to be inspired and better connected.
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Why you should feel uncomfortable in your job 20pc of the time
Melinda Petrunoff, the Australian MD of Pinterest, realised early in her career that being out of her comfort zone drove her to find creative ways to solve problems.
How Brian Hartzer uses AI to get free advice from a top investment banker
When former Westpac boss Brian Hartzer wants advice about a transaction, he asks a chatbot to tell him what Barrenjoey’s co-executive would say.
Why this former Swans coach swears by his 7 out of 10 leadership rule
Leaders are in their jobs because they get most things right. “I think that’s all you can expect,” says former Swans coach John Longmire.
Why this top Nike exec starts her day with a protein coffee
Cathy Sparks, Nike’s vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Latin America has learnt to eat a protein-rich breakfast.
How this exec transferred her skills from luxury retail to health
Holly Masters used to run a luxury brand business. Now she is the CEO of the McGrath Foundation. The two jobs are not as different as you might think.