Ep 28. Jordan Morrissey: People, Purpose and Cross-Cultural Leadership

In this episode of Hearts & Mines, we welcome Jordan Morrissey, General Manager People at Perseus Mining. With leadership roles spanning sustainability, people, and culture, Jordan brings rare insight into building strong teams and resilient workplaces across complex international operations. Perseus Mining, listed on the ASX and TSX, is Australia’s largest gold producer in Africa, and Jordan is at the heart of its people strategy. Join us as he shares what it takes to lead with purpose, balance performance with culture, and support people in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.   David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ Jordan Morrissey 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-morrissey-5945911/ ivy & gecko  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko   Timecodes: (00:00) Introduction (1:18) Career Journey and Achievements (3:16) Early Life and Family Background (5:00) Sports and Early Influences (10:56) Leadership Qualities and Effectiveness (16:47) Challenges and Opportunities at Perseus (18:13) Cultural Differences in Leadership (20:52) Listening and Leadership (24:01) Cultural Insights from Working in Africa (25:02) Language Diversity in Africa (26:56) Crafting a Compelling Value Proposition (31:40) Hiring for Cultural Fit (34:51) Challenges in the Mining Industry (43:22) Rapid Fire Questions (49:13) Final Thoughts and Farewell   Follow Hearts & Mines 🌐 LinkedIn  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearts-mines   Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.