Fail File: Sheridan Broadbent, independent director

Fail File: Sheridan Broadbent, independent director
Sheridan Broadbent. (Image: Supplied)
Victoria Carter
Each fortnight, Victoria Carter speaks to someone about failure and disappointment and what they learned. This week, she talks to Sheridan Broadbent, an independent director of Spark NZ, Manawa Energy, Downer Group and the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum. I am really disappointed when: I let myself down. I’ve had plenty of minor disappointments, usually where I’ve taken a ready-fire-aim approach to a situation. I’ve worked across a lot of highly competitive or tough environments and had my share of fa...

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