Why most executives don’t reach their full potential
Early in his career, a senior colleague suggested Mick O’Brien, now a $900 million company CEO, take on a management role. Luckily for the young actuary, his colleague could see potential that he could not.
After about four years of working as an actuary, a senior colleague of Mick O’Brien’s suggested he take on a business management role.
Luckily for O’Brien, now chief executive of Equity Trustees, a Melbourne-based investment funds governance specialist, the colleague could see potential in him that he couldn’t see himself.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally 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
Lap PhanHead of PodcastLap is a podcast producer and actor based in Sydney. He has appeared in numerous film, TV and theatre productions. Connect with Lap on Twitter. Email Lap at lphan@afr.com
