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Live, Lead, Learn

My Stories of Life and Leadership
By Gail Kelly
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Live, Lead, Learn is an inspiring memoir by Gail Kelly, one of the most renowned business leaders. It shares her journey from being a Latin teacher and mother in South Africa to becoming the CEO of a major Australian bank. The book explores her leadership insights, personal values, and the challenges she faced, all underscored by her commitment to continual learning and her belief in the power of individuals to effect change.
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This book may appeal to you if you're inspired by powerful female leadership and transformative management tales. Gail Kelly shares her journey from motherhood to becoming one of the leading figures in banking, offering insights on balancing work and life, making impactful decisions, and leading with authenticity. If you're interested in personal growth and learning from real-world experiences of an influential leader, this memoir provides a compelling and inspirational read.

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Gail Kelly's presence reaches far beyond her own profession. The first female CEO of one of Australia's big four banks, listed by Forbes in 2010 as the 8th most powerful woman in the world, and mother of four (including triplets), Gail is celebrated as one of our finest, most innovative thinkers on leadership and workplace culture.

In these personal, practical chapters, Gail Kelly shares what she's learned over her remarkable career, drawing from her personal and professional life. As a leader, she argues passionately for the importance of putting people and customers at the heart of a business; of leading with courage and generosity of spirit; and of resilience.

Some of those lessons were learnt at times of high pressure, and Gail takes us into her thinking as she led Westpac through the global financial crisis and the merger with St. George. But Gail's voice speaks to each of us, whatever our role in life. She explores the absolute importance of loving what you do; learning to learn; backing yourself; and most importantly, placing your family above all things.

At the heart of Gail's refreshing, authentic, integrated approach is how both individuals and companies thrive when they openly address the meaning of what they do, and understand the need to live a whole life. Live, Lead, Learn is the inspiring story of one of the world's most prominent business people, who started as a Latin teacher and became mother of four and CEO of Westpac - and everything she has learned along the way.

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Live, Lead, Learn by Gail Kelly is often praised for its insightful and motivational recounting of her journey to becoming one of the world's most prominent business leaders. Readers appreciate how she shares her leadership philosophies and life lessons with authenticity, offering practical wisdom on leading with purpose and navigating personal and professional challenges. Her narrative is seen as inspirational, particularly for aspiring female leaders.

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ISBN: 9780670079391

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Company Culture & Human Resources Gail Kelly Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Gail Kelly holds a number of international roles- member of the Group of Thirty, the Global Board of Advisers to the US Council on Foreign Relations, member of the McKinsey Advisory Council, senior global adviser to UBS AG, and director of Woolworths Holdings in South Africa. Within Australia, she is a director of Country Road Group and David Jones, adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales, and ambassador for Women's Empowerment for CARE Australia. Gail retired as CEO of the Westpac Group in February 2015, which marked the culmination of her 35-year career in banking. She is married to Allan and they have four children.

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