In this episode CEO of Patties Food Group Paul Hitchcock shares his 'rule of three' to help weed out non-performers. Plus, how moving quickly when restructuring a business can save heartache as well as money, and lessons from a product launch that didn't work.

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In this episode CEO of Patties Food Group Paul Hitchcock shares his 'rule of three' to help weed out non-performers. Plus, how moving quickly when restructuring a business can save heartache as well as money, and lessons from a product launch that didn't work.
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15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. 

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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. 

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Paul Hitchcock: Failing fast, the rule of three & nominating a devil's advocate

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Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.

But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”

In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s not just protein he's focussed on.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

Being in charge of one of Australia&rsquo;s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay&rsquo;s plan.
But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: &ldquo;Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.&rdquo;
In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it&rsquo;s not just protein he's focussed on.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="http://vanta.com/boss">Vanta</a>.

Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein

Standing up and speaking to a room full of people is a task that many find daunting. 

But there are a few tricks that can help you master the art of public speaking.

On this week’s episode, National Institute of Dramatic Art CEO Liz Hughes sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to reveal her secrets for delivering a top address.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

Standing up and speaking to a room full of people is a task that many find daunting.&nbsp;
But there are a few tricks that can help you master the art of public speaking.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, National Institute of Dramatic Art CEO Liz Hughes sits down with <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten to reveal her secrets for delivering a top address.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="http://vanta.com/boss">Vanta</a>.

Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips

One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar’s career was when he was first put in charge of a project, running a team and a $100 million piece of work.

No longer unfamiliar with positions of leadership, Helyar is now the country head of State Street, the world’s fourth-largest asset manager.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how he’s developed his leadership style and why it’s the captain of the Australian men’s cricket team, Pat Cummins, whom he admires most.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar&rsquo;s career was when he was first put in charge of a project, running a team and a $100 million piece of work.
No longer unfamiliar with positions of leadership, Helyar is now the country head of State Street, the world&rsquo;s fourth-largest asset manager.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how he&rsquo;s developed his leadership style and why it&rsquo;s the captain of the Australian men&rsquo;s cricket team, Pat Cummins, whom he admires most.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://www.vanta.com/lp/demo-1k?utm_campaign=1k_offer">Vanta</a>.

Paul Hitchcock: Failing fast, the rule of three & nominating a devil's advocate

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