Procter & Gamble’s Australian chief executive, Neal Reed, has been with the global manufacturer for 30 years.

The company behind household brands such as Pampers nappies, Gillette razors and Pantene and Head & Shoulders shampoos has long been committed to finding and developing top talent.

But as the CEO has discovered, the strategy presents a temptation to push high performers too hard. 

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this P&G boss learnt he was overburdening senior leaders.

Further reading:

Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office

As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&G’s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.

‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout

Jess Saxby, chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, couldn’t stop. She was always chasing the next thing. Until she couldn’t any more.

‘Do you have five?’: This CEO’s trick for managing staff requests

Stefan Leitl, vice president for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco, has to juggle family with fitting into the working hours of the US. Here’s how he does it.

Procter &amp; Gamble&rsquo;s Australian chief executive, Neal Reed, has been with the global manufacturer for 30 years.
The company behind household brands such as Pampers nappies, Gillette razors and Pantene and Head &amp; Shoulders shampoos has long been committed to finding and developing top talent.
But as the CEO has discovered, the strategy presents a temptation to push high performers too hard.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how this P&amp;G boss learnt he was overburdening senior leaders.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/why-this-ceo-gets-his-20-something-grads-to-mentor-him-20260312-p5o9qn?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office</a>
As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&amp;G&rsquo;s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/how-this-ceo-survived-burnout-20260326-p5zitx?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;I didn&rsquo;t realise how far gone I was&rsquo;: How this CEO survived burnout</a>
Jess Saxby, chief executive of Banjo&rsquo;s Bakery Cafes, couldn&rsquo;t stop. She was always chasing the next thing. Until she couldn&rsquo;t any more.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/how-this-ceo-prepares-for-his-2am-work-calls-20260513-p5zwg0?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Do you have five?&rsquo;: This CEO&rsquo;s trick for managing staff requests</a>
Stefan Leitl, vice president for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco, has to juggle family with fitting into the working hours of the US. Here&rsquo;s how he does it.

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country.

Each week AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.

For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. 

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country.
Each week AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.
For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss.

A weekly podcast about  success and failure and everything in-between.

15 Minutes with the Boss

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. 

Each week, AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.

For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. 

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. 
Each week, AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.
For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss.