The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an “additional asset” that any company can learn from.

But the entrepreneur says there was one “existential mistake” he made that stands out.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out how he came to value decision-making and the missteps along the way.

The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an &ldquo;additional asset&rdquo; that any company can learn from.
But the entrepreneur says there was one &ldquo;existential mistake&rdquo; he made that stands out.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out how he came to value decision-making and the missteps along the way.

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.

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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. 

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.

Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".

Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo&rsquo;s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".
Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

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

Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken. 

The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.

Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken.&nbsp;
The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.

Subway CEO shares secret to growing Australia’s largest fast-food chain

Lisa Chiba’s first executive role was “a bit of a rollercoaster”. 

After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process – making the entire workforce redundant. 

It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.

Lisa Chiba&rsquo;s first executive role was &ldquo;a bit of a rollercoaster&rdquo;.&nbsp;
After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process &ndash; making the entire workforce redundant.&nbsp;
It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.

Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out

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