"We all want to be proud of who we are - both in our own eyes and in the eyes of others. We all want to make a difference. So how do we go about developing the leader within us?"

Jack Welch

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Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith

Former Managing Director, General Manager and Operations Manager, Gordon is a highly experienced business executive with extensive local and international experience in general management, sales, marketing, customer service and training. He has led major corporate teams and has a strong track record of success in both the corporate and small business markets. He has worked in many industries and has a particular track record of success in IT&T companies such as IBM and Optus.

Gordon has been an active initiator and driver of change throughout his career. He has been involved with several successful major product launches, business turnarounds, company restructures, program rollouts and process changes. He also has demonstrated an ability to manage for day to day success, particularly in difficult or growth environments.

Gordon has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead, motivate, manage and develop teams made up of individuals with varying skill and experience levels.

He has regularly been involved in coaching, mentoring and training by his corporate employers and consulting clients. He has an ability to 'paint the picture' and motivate people and then assist them achieve their goals. His success as a leader has been based on the understanding and management of employees as individuals within a team.

A qualified industrial chemist and educator, Gordon has used the combination of scientific method and relationship development to assess situations and engage others in the necessary changes. Gordon is a graduate of the Macquarie University Advanced Management Program and a Fellow of the Institute for Independent Business (International).

Gordon has continued his professional development while building his considerable experience base. He regularly embraces opportunities for personal mentoring and coaching on his own work preferences.

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