Genevieve Bell AO, Director of the School of Cybernetics, Founding Director of 3A Institute and non-executive director on the three elements of leadership

<p>Genevieve Bell AO, Director of the School of Cybernetics, Founding Director of 3A Institute and non-executive director on the three elements of leadership, daring to call out the bold truth and befriending our inner critic.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Insights</p> <p>(01:46) How did Genevieve start her leadership journey?</p> <p>It’s been a varied and meandering path for Genevieve, she’s found herself ironically back where she finished high school, in Canberra as the Director of the first new school at the Australian National University. Genevieve recalls her unexpected childhood where moved around a lot and found herself in a lot of conflict. However, one day her mother sat her down told her she needs to actively be a part of building a better future that’s different than the present. This has been her North Star ever since.</p> <p>(17:59) What is the importance of knowing yourself for Genevieve?</p> <p>For Genevieve, leadership is not only about knowing the theory and practice behind it, but it is also</p> <p>about knowing who you are and what pushes your buttons. It’s learning how to manage those things about yourself a little more effectively in order to get to know how you respond or wouldn’t respond in face of a crisis.</p> <p>(22:58) What tool can Genevieve share to the audience to add to their Leadership Toolbox?</p> <p>Genevieve makes sure that she ‘catches up with herself’ regularly. At least once a year she gives herself a moment to reflect on what she’s achieved retrospectively and in their totality. This provides clarity and the ability to size them up so she can accumulate them and acknowledge she’s the person that did those great things and to feel proud about them. Practically, it’s also a good exercise to perform before updating your LinkedIn, resume or curriculum vitae.</p> <p> </p> <p>Important Resources and Links </p> <p>If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is supporting the growth of women in business visit <a href='https://www.commbank.com.au/women-in-focus.html'>https://www.commbank.co