Purpose – To provide experience‐based reflections on building, sustaining and leading a successful international travel business. Design/methodology/approach – The approach of the paper is based on an interview with the co‐founder and executive chairman of Flight Centre Limited. Findings...

Purpose – Provides experience‐based reflections on the dual challenge of learning and leading that tends to characterize inspirational and effective leadership. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is an interview and a review. Findings – Contains practical insights on the tasks of...

It is clear from studies of organizations and a considerable body of anecdotal evidence that organizational life is strongly influenced by organizational leaders. In particular, the vision, style of leadership and motivation that enables them to “make things happen” and inspire others to...