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In The News: Mary Lemonis talks about vulnerability on Business Insider

by Jessica Kieft | Sep 20, 2017

Mary one thing

Mary has been featured by Business Insider in their article "A HR exec explains a big problem for senior leaders: staff are less likely to tell them the truth"

Introduction:
Sometimes you have to step out, stand alone and say what might be obvious but no-one else will say it because they fear they may look silly.

Mary Lemonis, vice-president of human resources at Campbell Arnotts, talks about vulnerability and how this can be an indicator of those who will do well in the corporate world. 

These are the ones who are prepared to speak up... Click here to keep reading



speaker-mary-lemonisMary Lemonis
Vice President – Human Resources Campbell’s Asia-Pacific

Mary is responsible for leading the HR function across Campbell’s Asia Pacific businesses including Arnott’s Biscuits and Campbell’s, with turnover in excess of $1.25 BN and 5,800 employees located across five countries. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Arnott’s Foundation as well as a founding member and Board Director of the International Woman’s Forum Australia. Mary shared her "One Thing" at our 19th Annual Conference on Culture and Leadership:

"The one thing I wish everyone knew about culture: It’s Personal. 
If we are going to get the best out of people, we have to be able to connect with what sparks their motivation. Messages need to cut through for individuals and we have to have the courage to ask questions we might not like the answer to."  

Watch Mary delve into her "One Thing" along with our other inspiring speakers here: 
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