Evergreen lessons in leadership with Hamish Thomson
What are the top mindsets and behaviours of truly progressive leaders? And why does the working world need more ‘radiators’ and less ’drains’? Hamish Thomson, CEO and author of ‘It’s not always right to be right’ joins Ben Bars to talk about living a more purposeful life, the greatest lessons (and mistakes) of his career and what inspired him to write his book in our latest Catalyst Conversation.
Conversation highlights
Hamish’s resignation from Mars and the inspiration for his book.
The power of pragmatism in sharing lived experiences
The foundational value of being true to yourself
Finding your passion and finding your talents
Leading a more purposeful existence
Nature vs nurture: how to unlock your leadership potential
Leading change rather than managing change
The ‘best’ mistake Hamish has made
Why the working world needs less ‘drains’ and more ‘radiators’
What you can learn from bad bosses
The top mindsets of successful leaders
Nurturing the depth and quality of relationships
Linking purpose to profitability
What’s next for Hamish Thomson?
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Hamish Thomson’s book ‘It’s not always right to be right’ is packed with many more insights and learnings from his time in the corporate world. You can find out more about Hamish and his book here.
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