Agreeing, Civmec’s CEO Tallon adds: “Regardless of what you do, you are in charge of your own actions and decisions, and it’s imperative to lead by example.”
James Fitzgerald and Patrick Tallon — founders of dual-listed construction and engineering services provider Civmec — believe in a hands-on approach. The pair, who are long-time friends, advocate playing an active and visible leadership role in the daily operations of the organisation.
“There is no replacement for dedication and hard work. To get a company off the ground you must lead from the front,” says Fitzgerald, executive chairman of Civmec, which is listed in Singapore and Australia. “Leadership is all about trust and doing what you say you will, no matter what you do or look after.”
