Have you ever been driven by ambition? The desire for status and accolades can be a strong motivator. CEO Matt Linnegar learned early that this is a limited path. He shifted focus: he went from ‘what role do I want?’ To ‘what impact can I contribute to?’ The change of ambition from self to contribution has been central in his career choices. In this interview, we look at other leadership traps and how to avoid them.

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Why you should listen:

• Why leadership is never lonely if you focus on supporting others to act
• How managing your energy bucket is a core responsibility of leadership and we need to stop making excuses for avoiding it
• How getting obsessed with technology and strategy can be a huge mistake

We explore:

• People and relationships in leadership as a first concern
• The bridge between value statements, behaviours and team accountability
• Why you need to be yourself and show yourself

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About Matt Linnegar:

Matt joined the Foundation in mid-2014 after a successful three-year period as CEO of the National Farmers' Federation. He brings almost 20 years in agricultural representation - including roles in irrigation, rice, and meat and livestock industries.

Matt has held an array of roles in leadership and management, including as General Manager, Corporate and Customer Operations at Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited and Executive Director, Ricegrower’s Association of Australia.

Matt holds a degree in Applied Science (Systems Agriculture) from the University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury), is a graduate of Course 7 of the ARLP and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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E91 - How to be a successful CEO, Andrew Spencer, CEO Australian Pork Limited

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About your podcast host, Zoë Routh:

Zoë Routh is one of Australia’s leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical.

Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards.

Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast.

www.zoerouth.com