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Who are you as a leader? People want real and authentic leaders, and to be authentic, it takes understanding your own identity and style. This realization is what helped Ian navigate through the Land of the Unexpected.
Ian Clough was born in Papua New Guinea where he spent his early life and is proud of his PNG heritage.
Studying in Australia before returning to the family business, Ian began his life in retail with the Sir Brian Bell Group, working during school holidays and more permanently after graduation.
Working in roles within Kmart, Bunnings, Liquorland, Coles Supermarkets and Target, Ian\\u2019s 25 year career with Wesfarmers provided significant leadership development and opportunity.
After forging a successful retail career in one of Australia\\u2019s biggest companies, he returned to PNG to add value back to his family\'s business and to the PNG community.
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\\u201cI think your own credibility, your own style, your own brand; that\\u2019s very important, because when you talk about reputations, when you talk about integrity, authenticity is very important.\\u201d - Ian Clough
\\u201cLeadership is much more culture focussed than before\\u2026 I think the leaders of today need to be really focussed on what culture they\\u2019re trying to build and maintain within their work environment.\\u201d - Ian Clough
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Resources:
Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com
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