Grant Hackett: leadership, high performance and using investment bonds

Dec 27, 2024

Grant Hackett, CEO of Generation Development Group and former Olympic swimmer, shares his journey from the pool to the boardroom. He discusses the leadership principles he applies from sports to manage his team effectively. Grant dives into investment bonds, explaining their tax benefits and rules like the 10-year and 125% regulations. He also addresses potential superannuation changes and how those impacts investment decisions. His insights on personal growth and navigating challenges make for an engaging listen.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Athlete to CEO: A Journey of Leadership

02:01 • 19min

Effective Leadership and Management Metrics

20:49 • 9min

Using a Traffic Light System for Effective Team Collaboration

30:12 • 2min

Navigating Investment Bonds for Wealth Management

31:51 • 20min

Maximizing Investment Bonds: Navigating Taxes and Legislative Risks

51:37 • 4min

Navigating Strategic Decision-Making in Financial Services

55:32 • 6min

Embracing Patience: Wisdom for Life and Investing

01:01:56 • 2min

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) - a $1.1 billion company that has grown rapidly in recent years.

In this podcast with Grant Hackett, Owen and Grant discuss:

What Grant took from the pool to his CEO role
Why he moved into finance
How to inspire and lead a team
How Grant thinks about personal and professional growth
Investment bonds - how and why they work
The tax of investment bonds
Potential changes to Superannuation you need to know
How Grant makes investment decisions as a CEO

~~ Episode resources ~~

Lifebuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond1

Childbuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond2

Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225?originalSubdomain=au

~~ Rask Resources ~~

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~~ Timestamps ~~

0:30:00 - becoming CEO of Generation Development (ASX: GDG)
7:00 - leadership skills
17:00 - a passion for finance
18:00 - overcoming doubt to win gold
22:00 - managing a team more effectively
30:00 - Investment bonds explained
35:00 - 10-year rule and 125% rule
42:00 - Investment bond rules - broken
46:00 - how investment bonds work
52:00 - changes to tax rules
55:00 - how Grant makes investment decisions
1:00:30 - advice Grant Hackett would give to his young self

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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