98. JOHN FOONG

In Episode 98 of The Courage to Lead Interview Series, John Foong returns to share practical lessons from leadership roles at Google, Uber and Domain.

John explains why leadership is a skill built through

Theory, Practice and Feedback,

and why every employee should be treated as a volunteer with choices. He reflects honestly on the success trap, the value of coaching, meaningful career conversations and preparing for a future CEO role.

John also reveals how he uses AI to accelerate learning without surrendering critical thinking.

His final challenge is simple: recognise your agency and act with audacity.

Agency. Audacity. Growth.

 

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