Clare Morgan, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, Commonwealth Bank on redefining success

<p>Join Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Clare Morgan, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, Commonwealth Bank.  Clare shares how redefining success supports self-leadership, lessons in leading from the eye of a GFC storm and the one simple factor that can derail your leadership.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Key Insights </p> <p>(01:20) How did Clare start her leadership journey? </p> <p>Clare got to where is today with a combination of hard work, opportunity and good timing along the way. After working in investment banking for a few years, she realised what drove people was teamwork. Clare decided to study a postgraduate degree in the US looking at psychology and how to optimise team performance which she brought back into the financial services industry.  </p> <p> </p> <p>(14:28) What did Clare learn through her experience working in New York during the GFC? </p> <p>Clare developed a sense of perspective, of needing to stay grounded and a newfound appreciation for her support network. She realised her identity wasn’t defined by her job or her title and convinced herself she was stronger for it. Clare almost felt embarrassed that she had been part of the crisis, but when she returned to Australia, she was fascinated to find people were interested to hear what her experience was like and the learnings they could take from it. </p> <p> </p> <p>(21:16) What is Clare’s definition of success? </p> <p>Success for Clare is being healthy, connecting with people, giving energy to those around her and learning. Clare has a curious mind and a love for learning. For her, if she can enjoy all of these things, Clare feels like she is having a good life.  </p> <p> </p> <p>(22:00) What tool can Clare share to the audience to add to their Leadership Toolbox? </p> <p>Clare shares the framework around growth mindset, and a quote, ‘there is no growth in the comfort zone and there is no comfort in the growth zone.’ She shares the importance of looking at every opportunity through the lens of how can she grow? What c