15 Minutes with the Boss Matt Comyn: the extended interview
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Jun 9, 2025 Matt Comyn, CEO of Commonwealth Bank and seasoned financial leader, shares insights from over two decades in banking. He emphasizes taking on tough challenges and personal accountability. Comyn discusses his health routine, advocating for exercise and sleep as keys to performance. He also reveals his preference for direct communication over email, aiming for deeper work and productivity. Additionally, he dreams of a year-long holiday to balance travel and family, while reflecting on personal growth and the importance of reconnecting with one's heritage.
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Leadership from Crisis Experience
- Matt Comyn led remediation after a financial advice group failure in 2009 where many lost savings.
- He learned firsthand the impact of failure and the importance of doing difficult things himself.
Handle Failures Forensically
- When something goes wrong, investigate thoroughly and fix issues swiftly and fairly.
- Maintain independence and professional skepticism to understand the true situation.
Embrace Hard Challenges
- Embrace difficult challenges instead of avoiding them to differentiate as a leader.
- Leaders who confront hard issues stand out and grow more over time.