Objectivity key to leading
Remaining objective is hard, but there is one trait that many of the best leaders share: a fierce commitment to objectivity.
Leadership
Leaders ‘must show the way’
NAB is fostering a learning environment in which its staff can be free to experiment.
Miner’s fortunes forged by ban
Norm Seckold’s Nickel Mines got nearly burnt by an Indonesian ban. Now the miner is looking at a potential IPO.
Leaders, don’t put off hard calls
Difficult decisions get so much more complicated and leaders end up paying a bigger price for delaying them.
Eck of a ride for Coles Myer exile
When Dennis Eck was drummed out of Coles Myer in 2001 it was met with a mix of cheers and jeers.
Female directors on rise
More women than men were appointed to S&P/ASX 200 boards in the first quarter of this year.
Research chief to lead MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia has appointed former senior bureaucrat Tania Constable as chief executive.
Challenges for new CBA chief
Matt Comyn takes over after a series of scandals at the bank and with the banking royal commission still ongoing
More CBA execs out the door
More senior executives will leave the Commonwealth Bank in the wake of the money laundering scandal.
Family the focus for some firms
As the Lowys and the Murdochs sell down, David Smorgon says family businesses are ending for family reasons, not just business reasons.
Stand still, you’re dead: Durkan
Ask John Durkan about his 10 years heading Coles and the British grocer talks as if he has returned from the trenches.
Mr Ruthless gets a second chance
Steven Cain is returning to the company that squeezed him out 14 years ago as its new chief executive.
Cooper defibrillates AtCor
Australian medtech minnow AtCor is hitting the refresh button, in the hope of reversing its market struggles.
Scott opts for boldness
‘Be bold and be focused on the future’, Richard Goyder advised his Wesfarmers successor, Rob Scott.
Liveris eyes advice role after Dow
Andrew Liveris is expected to spend more time in Australia after stepping down as executive chair of DowDuPont next month.
Premiers told to make tough calls
Macquarie chief Nicholas Moore has urged Australian leaders to make “difficult” decisions on infrastructure.
Secret to leadership success
New research says 82 per cent of directors and senior managers have one thing in common.
CEO Gaines gets $1.8m pay cut
New Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines will be paid up to $1.8m a year less than her predecessor.
Coke’s glass is half full: Watkins
Coca-Cola Amatil chief executive Alison Watkins is keeping the faith in her bottler’s flagship brands.
A long way down
The trail of people angry with Daniel Grollo spans three states, but that’s nothing compared to his finances. Can he save his empire?
Culture ‘at top of watch list’
Culture will remain the top focus at the corporate watchdog, says new chairman James Shipton.
Rio’s Jacques ready for growth
Jean-Sebastien Jacques says productivity is still the name of the game but will now set a foundation to pursue M&A.
Power departs a job well done
Nev Power leaves Fortescue Mining today in a much stronger position than on his first day 6½ years ago.
Leadership: Peter Garrett
Peter Garrett has led the debate for change as a rock singer with Midnight Oil and as a Labor politician. He talks to John Eales about politics, creativity and the challenges facing Australia.
CBA’s Comyn promises change
CBA has given the insider at the heart of the Austrac debacle the job of continuing the overhaul of the troubled-plagued bank.
Morning shock for new boss
Matt Comyn only found out yesterday morning he was to be the new chief executive of Commonwealth Bank.
CBA pins hopes on insider
The CBA board’s decision to appoint Matt Comyn to succeed Ian Narev will put Catherine Livingstone under more scrutiny.
Two-horse race to succeed Buffett
It is now officially a two-man race to succeed Warren Buffett as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.
Change key for Macquarie
For Macquarie CEO Nicholas Moore, February 6 marks the 10-year milestone since he was named to replace Allan Moss.
Captains urge change of tack
The captains of Australia’s corporate scene have warned that the nation must quickly react to Donald Trump’s tax cuts.
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