Dangerous Devotion

The secret to resisting power

Fri 8 Oct 2021

Mike Baird

Topics

Ambition

Identity

Work ethics

In this candid interview, former Premier Mike Baird reveals his reluctant journey to political power and the secret to remaining calm, centred and caring. From confronting economic and social challenges in politics, to becoming Chief Customer Officer at NAB during a Royal Commission into Banking to now the CEO of HammondCare during a Royal Commission into Aged Care, Mike's core advice to maintaining perpective is this: don't let the role define you.

Topics

Christian Faith

Work and Vocation

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Relationships and Community

Science and Technology

Art, beauty and creativity

Society and culture

Worldview and Religion

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Mike Baird

Mike Baird is the CEO of HammondCare, an independent Christian charity providing health, palliative care, dementia, and aged care services. Mike has over 30 years’ experience in banking and financial services, was former NSW Treasurer and served as the 44th Premier of NSW. Mike is passionate about family, sport and looking after community’s most vulnerable. Mike is Chair, Cricket Australia and also sits on the Board of Future Generation. He is an ambassador for Bear Cottage.