You don’t need a leadership ‘lightbulb moment’ in order to step up
The more you tell Laura Cunningham she won’t be able to do something, the more determined she is to prove you wrong! Working her way up the leadership ladder in an industry that traditionally hasn’t been seen as a welcoming environment for working mums, Laura is now GM and one-third of the ownership team of Canberra-based CentreRED IT. She leads from the heart, with a passion for people that is evident in her relationships with colleagues, customers and communities. A true Amplifier, Laura gets her kicks from seeing those around her succeed at work and in life and in this episode she shares her career journey and what she's learned along the way.
Why you should listen: don’t fall into the leadership gaps
A leadership truth is that it’s OK to not know everything
We explore how people skills are leadership skills
Get clear on your leadership ‘why’
Leadership is a responsibility, not a title
People stuff is all about powerful relationships
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About Laura Cunningham:
Laura Cunningham is General Manager of CentreRED IT, an IT services company based in Canberra.
She joined the company almost 8 years ago following a role in quality assurance for the Department of Health.
Laura is driven to make a difference in the lives of her colleagues and clients and is especially passionate about helping not-for-profit organisations achieve their goals.
Find out more about CentreRED IT here.
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About your host, Canberra leadership expert Zoë Routh:
Zoë Routh is one of Australia’s leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets inway 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 staff 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.