What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 26/09/25

What I’m reading – Gracie MacKinlay

What I’m reading – Gracie MacKinlay

From beehives to boardrooms, Gracie MacKinlay MInstD on imposter syndrome, AI dilemmas and lessons from a failed $9 billion startup.

What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 02/09/25

What I’m Reading – Gina Mills

What I’m Reading – Gina Mills

What rugby can teach boards: smart playmaking, sharp comms and a culture where everyone’s set to thrive.

What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 20/08/25

What I’m Reading – Raymond Tan

What I’m Reading – Raymond Tan

Exploring how boards can clarify their role, avoid micromanagement and create value – with lessons from Boards That Lead.

What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 10/07/25

What I’m Reading – Jess Kumar

What I’m Reading – Jess Kumar

Emerging director Jess Kumar MInstD shares how reading helps her build perspective, ask better questions and lead with confidence.

What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 24/06/25

What I’m reading – Stefan Speller

What I’m reading – Stefan Speller

Director Stefan Speller shares why Patrick Lencioni’s leadership fable remains a go-to read for navigating dysfunction at the board table.

Board dynamics
What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 29/05/25

What I'm reading – Rowena Davenport

What I'm reading – Rowena Davenport

This week's review explores boardroom culture, the importance of open and honest conversations, and why discomfort is necessary for change.

Leadership
What I'm Reading

type: Article
date: 02/04/25

What I'm reading – Suneil Connor

What I'm reading – Suneil Connor

Time is a hugely important commodity for leaders - this week's book provides advice on how to make the most of it.

Decision making
Leadership
Productivity

type: Article
date: 20/03/25

What I’m reading – Amy Cavanaugh

What I’m reading – Amy Cavanaugh

What does resilience look like in effective leadership and decision making, and what needs to change to embrace true diversity?

Board composition
Leadership
What I'm Reading