Part two: Mike Baird on managing underperformers

Episode 28 of the Future Women Leadership Series podcast, hosted by FW, titled "Part two: Mike Baird on managing underperformers" was published on June 25, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

June 25, 2025 ·25m · Future Women Leadership Series

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How can leaders bring the best out of team members? And what should they do when someone isn't pulling their weight?

In the second part of a two-episode interview special, former NSW Premier Mike Baird speaks with FW's Helen McCabe about the times when his motivations as a leader have been misunderstood, or deliberately misconstrued. In it, the duo discuss managing underperformers and how to deliver firm feedback with compassion.

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