Tess Bishop, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Enterprise, and Engagement at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, answers this question from an individual perspective, of how she finds it important as a leader to keep an open mind and to surround yourself with people who will challenge you, and engaging in dialogue about ideas that you’re putting forward and even questioning them. Tess also stresses the importance of being mindful of the pace you are setting for yourself and your team and not going too fast, as you can wear yourself and your team out as well.

Listen to her full episode here