“Did you realise your leadership ability will ultimately determine the size of your success? This book takes you up-close and personal with 13 extraordinary people who have mastered the art of leadership and influenced millions around the world. Whether it's in business, sport, politics or within the community, you'll discover the secrets to becoming an exceptional leader.”
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FATHER CHRIS RILEY
Chris's nationally acclaimed Youth Off The Streets organisation runs a huge, multimillion-dollar array of enterprises from residential farms in the country to detox centres and food vans. More than 60,000 children have passed through his projects.
TIM COSTELLO
Chief executive of World Vision Australia, Tim spends at least one quarter of the year overseas visiting projects and conferring with partners. In 2005 he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia and named by the State of Victoria as its nominee for the 2006 Australian of the Year Awards.
IAN KIERNAN
Ian is the chairman of Clean Up Australia Ltd, a national non-profit organisation that coordinates Clean Up Australia Day and Clean Up the World. Clean Up Australia Ltd also runs Clean Up Australia Projects, which are long-term community-based environment programs.
LIZ ELLIS
Liz is the captain of the Australian and Sydney TAB Swifts teams. She is a twice World Netball Champion and has won two Commonwealth Games gold medals. She is one of Australia"s most capped international players and in 2005 she played her 100th test match for Australia.
RON MCLEAN
Today, Ron is the managing director of business consultancy company, Creating Synergy. A true entrepreneur, business mentor, author and inspirational speaker, he has a 'can do' attitude and believes in people and businesses reaching their potential in any circumstances.
PETER BAINES
In 2004, Peter's leadership skills were called upon again in response to the Boxing Day tsunami. Peter spent three months in Thailand, leading Australian and international deployments responsible for identifying and repatriating tsunami victims. In 2006, he was awarded the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal in recognition for his work.
AVRIL HENRY
In 2006, Avril won the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Human Resources Award at the Australian HR Awards. She has been a finalist in the Best HR Director and Sydney Business Review Businesswoman of the Year awards, and nominated for Telstra Business Woman of the Year on four occasions.
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SHANE TOOHEY
Shane created a business consultancy called Peak Teams. Together with his business partner, Ian Schubach, Shane developed a patent-pending technology that simulates adventure environments to create unique and powerful learning programs on leadership, teamwork and change. Peak Teams works with some of the biggest and best-known companies in the world.
ANNE-MARIE SYME
In 2004, Anne-Marie was appointed executive director of Finance and Systems Technology (F.A.S.T.). She is also chairman of Australian Consolidated Insurance Limited (ACI), a company that concentrates on key market segments in the insurance industry, such as resources (oil/gas and mining), construction, professional risks, and corporate and specialty schemes.
BRIAN BIRLEY
Brian re-established P.A.C.E. Corporation Pty Ltd as a consulting practice specialising in strategic planning and human capital management. He is the author of three books, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and an accredited speaker with the National Speakers Association of Australia.
PHIL JONES
Phil and his wife, Corinna, operate an international group of companies that includes Richmastery. Phil is a highly respected business and property speaker and the author of more than six books. His businesses have allowed him access to some of the world's richest and most powerful businesspeople, entrepreneurs, celebrities and sportspeople.
DENIS GIANOUTSOS
Denis is a global transformation leadership coach working for a large global IT services organisation. He also owns the company, Maximum Stretch Limited, and works with other organisations. His company consists of a team of strong leaders and offers services such as executive, leadership and team coaching and leadership development.
CATHERINE PALIN-BRINKWORTH
Catherine is the founder of her consulting and communications business, Progress Productions. Catherine's life has held plenty of challenges - from a severe disfiguring accident to being left as a single mother - and in 2001, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Now in remission, she counts every experience as a rich gift full of lessons.
BY DALE BEAUMONT WITH STUART ZADEL AND FOREWORD BY MATT CHURCH