15 Minutes with the Boss Chris Andrews: Why you should stay in your current job longer and the question that removes ego from the room
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Aug 4, 2025 Chris Andrews, chief executive of LaTrobe Financial, shares career insights rooted in commitment and patience. He argues that staying in one job longer fosters deep expertise and relationships, essential for professional growth. Morning routines and resilience from his athletic background shape his leadership style. Andrews reveals a powerful question he's introduced in meetings to minimize ego and encourage accountability. He also examines the role of technology in enhancing career paths and productivity in Australia.
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Stay Longer to Excel
- Avoid switching jobs too often as it leads to mediocrity in many areas rather than mastery in one.
- Invest time in a role to build deep expertise and meaningful relationships.
Career Pivot at La Trobe
- Chris Andrews unexpectedly moved from senior legal counsel to grow La Trobe Financial's fund from $350 million to $20 billion.
- This pivot marked a major career turning point driven by seizing an opportunity rather than a planned strategy.
Put Ego Aside as Leader
- Put your ego aside and focus on achieving the best outcomes when working with others.
- Leaders should support their teams and communicate feedback clearly, unemotionally, and constructively.