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The odd quirks that make CEOs tick

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Who knew that Incitec Pivot CEO Jeanne Johns hates mornings, former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was living in a hotel or that former Medibank CEO Craig Drummond likes fast cars.

One of the enduring legacies of AFR BOSS, which this year turns 21, has been to delve into the personal lives of CEOs to better understand the people behind the business and the strategies.

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Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

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