LEADING WITH INTEGRITY strategic management and power distribution , Ball ’ s approach toward leadership and fundamental core values align well with TGOOD Australia ’ s corporate culture — and for the latter , one stands out among the rest : integrity .
“ Without integrity , all the other values are meaningless . This is very much consistent with my own values — if you can continue to be good to your word with employees and customers , partnerships can flourish ,” he said .
“ Generally , I can only inspire people if I am passionate about something ,” Ball continued , “ and I think people can only be inspired if there is alignment of personal and professional values and beliefs .”
As a manager , Ball prides himself on his ability to adapt leadership styles based on an employee ’ s individual personality and needs — and he is quick to give credit to those who came before him .
“ I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some very talented people who have helped coach and mentor me , support me through tough times , and work with me and others as a team to achieve some special results .”
Likewise , when asked how his prior
Q & A WITH CHRIS BALL
What inspires you ? I definitely have a goal-oriented approach both personally and professionally , but building something substantial to ensure my family is given a great opportunity in life sits at the core of my daily inspiration .
Who is your role model ? I have really taken an interest in both Richard Branson and Elon Musk . Both have very different approaches and represent that one size does not fit all when it comes to building successful ventures .
What book are you currently reading ? Personal : Born to Run Business : Getting Things Done
What do you do to unwind ? Family time away in the great outdoors is my key to gaining balance in a hectic world . Leaving the world behind and spending quality time with the family helps me keep in touch with what ’ s important and what ’ s not
roles helped prepare him for this new venture , he was quick to give credit back to this previous experience .
“ I have a lot of respect for the companies that I have worked for — they have their own unique strengths that they have offered and contributed to help me prepare for my current role at TGOOD ,” he explained .
“ It is this experience that I continually try to give back to the people with whom I work .”
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