245. Brad Gordon, Co-Founder of Big Yellow, on how to create a vision and game that inspires your team and attracts the best talent [Best of Series]

"You've got to smell the roses. If there's ever any doubt, you only really have to look back and see the results and achievements. It just puts you in a completely different frame of mind." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from Brad Gordon, seasoned resources executive, on how to create a vision and game that inspires your team and attracts the best talent. chiefmaker.com/245 REGISTER FOR OUR SEPTEMBER MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/miniMBA We interviewed Brad in early 2018 when he had just left his role as CEO of Acacia Mining, a position he had held since 2013. Prior to that he was the CEO of Intrepid Mines Limited, Emperor Mines Limited and was Managing Director of Placer Dome, New Guinea. Brad co-founded mining servicing company Big Yellow with 2 other executives, and also sits on the Board of Firefinch Limited. In this episode, you're going to hear Brad talk about: The magic and tranquility of working in a team 2000 metres underground; Why having vastly different career experience, including overseas, trumps a linear journey; How the game of attracting and maintaining the best talent works; and What he does in moments of doubt. Connecting with Brad Gordon You can connect with Brad via LinkedIn. Books and resources Good to Great - by Jim Collins The Outsiders - by William Thorndike