The Lead Candidate
In science we are taught how to become competent researchers. If you are talented and lucky enough to build a strong research profile, you become a leader in your field. This does not, however, automatically make you leader of people and yet so many roles that use science require real leadership. This podcast aims to understand what qualities and experiences make a great leader in different fields of science. What are the differences between those that fall into the role, versus those who were made for it?
The Lead Candidate
Leadership with Prof Brett Sutton
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Dr Simona Carbone
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Season 5
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Episode 27
Today, we have Prof Brett Sutton on the show! Brett is here to talk about leading in a public facing role.
He’s sharing his experiences as Chief Health Officer for Victoria’s Department of Health which he held throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and then how he has transitioned to his current leadership role as Director of Health & Biosecurity Research Unit at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. While most of us won’t face the same level of profile as Brett, there is still a lot we can learn from his approach to leadership.
Go to theleadcandidate.com for more info and the interview transcript.