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Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
Creating Synergy Podcast
Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
February 9, 2023
#96 - Unlocking the Power of Leadership with Myron Mann: Lessons from a Turnaround Expert and Champion of Social Impact
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In this latest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Myron Mann, CEO of the Bedford Group and expert in turning businesses around.
With a wealth of experience leading Fortune 500 companies, Myron has a unique perspective on the key elements of success.
He is passionate about the social impact that businesses can make and believes that high-quality leadership is the key to changing society and improving the world we live in.
Here are just a few of the highlights you can expect in this episode:
๐Discover the story behind Myron's journey, from attending Woodstock at 18 to leading Fortune 500 businesses through turnarounds and restructures.
๐ Learn about Myron's passion for the social impact that businesses can make and how high-quality leadership is key to changing society and improving the world we live in.
๐ Gain valuable insights and strategies for managing a thriving organization and taking your business to the next level.
๐ Hear about all the amazing work that the Bedford Group is doing as the second largest employer of people with disabilities in Australia.
๐ Get inspired by Myron's experiences and challenges, and take away valuable lessons for anyone looking to make a real impact in their business.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills, make a real impact in their business and be inspired by the incredible journey of Myron Mann. So don't wait, tune in now and start learning from one of the best in the business.
TIMESTAMPS:
20:26 - 20:37 Learning to accept that you can never be ready with anything.
22:51 - 23:07 Managing Expectations
23:57 - 24:09 Getting benefit from Experience
31:44 - 32:04 You start to process leadership by listening.
33:11 - 33:17 it's highly unlikely that doing what you're doing better is going to actually change anything.
33:46 - 34:03 Making a paradigm shift
35:07 - 35:13 Managing toxic culture
36:19 - 36:38 Determining your Why
49:45 - 49:57 Recognising what's happening in the market and the need to adapt.
01:03:22 - 01:03:28 What employees in disability employment said about working where they are working.
01:17:57 - 01:18:05 about Social Impact
01:25:40 - 01:25:40 the single biggest thing government can do for people with disability
01:29:07 - 01:29:15 Lessons about leadership
01:32:42 - 01:33:00 Difference between management and leadership
01:33:32 - 01:33:49 Can you learn leadership from a half day course?
01:35:55 - 01:36:17 Importance of communication
01:36:43 - 01:36:45 How learning to trust yourself helps in your leadership journey
Guest Info

Myron Mann is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in leading successful companies. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive of Bedford Group Inc., where he previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer from August 2021 to February 2022.
Before joining Bedford Group, Myron was the CEO of Adaptive Industries Pty Ltd from April 2020 to November 2020. His prior experience includes serving as the Managing Director of Rossiter's Pty Ltd from December 2015 to April 2020 and being the Founder and Partner of Brookmann Holdings Limited and Co-Founder and Partner of Lewis and Mann. Before these ventures, Myron was the CEO of Sheridan International Pty Ltd from September 1993 to April 2002.
Myron's education is rooted in his passion for science and leadership. He holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Richmond and went on to complete a PhD in Commercial Science from the same institution. He also honed his leadership skills through the Governor's Leadership Foundation South Australia, where he graduated with an FGLF in Leadership. Myron began his academic journey at Altavista High School.
Host Info


Daniel Franco
Daniel is a 'People Collector' kind, a steadfast optimist who believes that the power of trusting relationships is foundational to our bright future. He believes that the world is a better place when we work together. Besides being the Director of Synergy IQ, Daniel is the Host of the Creating Synergy Podcast and rises up every morning with the vision that he can help leaders create a business where their people feel safe, inspired and fulfilled.
Say hello to Daniel on LinkedIn.
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