Show Notes
In this conversation, Bruce sits down with Jason Paris — CEO, One New Zealand — to unpack what leadership really looks like in practice. Jason shares how growing up in Southland shaped the way he thinks about people, and why loneliness can show up in leadership roles, often created by not asking for help.
They also get into how he approaches hiring, why values matter more than experience, and how diverse thinking leads to better outcomes when building teams. As technology continues to reshape the workplace, they explore what AI means for leaders, and why human qualities will matter even more as things accelerate.
Hosted by Bruce Pilbrow and brought to you by Tribe Group: https://tribegroup.com/
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