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A PHILOSOPHY OF GIVING BACK

The McGrath family have a firmly embedded culture of giving back. This is illustrated in the numerous not for profit organisations they support. It is also very evident in the culture within Smart WFM.

Reading Opens Doors to future opportunities and choices

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia. We are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice.

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The Australian Business Book Awards were established to recognise Australian non-fiction authors who are writing and publishing quality books on a diverse range of topics. The awards enter their fifth year in 2023 and they keep going from strength to strength. The Australian Business Book Awards are not for profit, supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. They have donated over $50,000 to the ILF.

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Supporting community

The Western Sydney Wanderers have a real responsibility to support the community that supports them and are proud to use football as a vehicle to bring people together. Key focus areas are multicultural, female football and all abilities.

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In the Dharug language, yellamundie means ‘storyteller’.

This collection of stories from 30 of Sydney’s Indigenous people will bring all Australians closer to the truth about the impact that colonisation has had on our First Nations people and how that impact continues today. Yellamundie is for all Australians, and while many of the stories contain sad elements, they are reflections of a beautiful culture that is still strong today, told in the words of the contributors, the co-authors. It is their truth. This is a place to hear the stories of many different people from different places and who have walked different journeys.

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Building a Movement of Corporate Philanthropy

We want to change the world by inspiring early–stage corporate philanthropy. Pledge 1% is an easy way to leverage a portion of your future success to support nonprofits in your community. It’s a small commitment today that can make a huge impact tomorrow.

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“The support the Australian Business Book Awards have received from Jarrod and Michelle McGrath has been extraordinary. They have helped raise the profile of the awards dramatically, which has in turn had a huge impact on Australian authors and Indigenous literacy programmes.”

Michael Hanrahan, Co-Founder of The Australian Business Book Awards.

"In The Modern CEO, Jarrod brings additional awareness of Indigenous and First Nations learnings, especially around system thinking and the connection of people, family, community, society and planet. These do not have to be competing priorities; they can coexist and provide benefit in the modern corporate world."

Ben Bowen, CEO, Indigenous Literacy Foundation

"I commend Jarrod for providing CEOs a practical, must-read playbook for leading with a people-centric philosophy. At the core of this is the alignment of organisational purpose with people’s purpose."

Tracy Angwin, CEO, Australian Payroll Association

"Jarrod shifts the focus on people from HR to the CEO, and gives leaders a practical guide to drive results. A must-read."

Marc Havercroft, President, Go1

"Jarrod shares valuable insights and practical tools to help business leaders align people with organisational purpose."

Amanda Simms, CEO, Simms & Associates

"The modern CEO has to navigate the hard and soft side of business and people simultaneously, being candid yet showing care. The CEOs and business leaders who build and tap into their people and cultural intelligence will stand out."

Anoushka Gungadin, Experienced CEO, FemTech Executive and Non-Executive Director

"Jarrod has captured evolution and innovation and leadership brilliantly in The Modern CEO. A modern CEO is on an evolution of self-awareness bringing human-centred philosophy with commercial practice into business. Leaders will do well to leverage the insights from The Modern CEO and the four foundations of purpose, people, leadership and operations. Should they do so they will create sustainable success, grow the best talent and make a meaningful contribution to their community. Isn’t that what great leadership is about? Thank you, Jarrod, for bringing The Modern CEO to life, as I have no doubt leaders will be thanking you for many years to come as they learn to futureproof themselves and their organisation."

Monica Watt, CEO, Incredible Buzz, and former Group Chief HR Officer, ELMO Software

"This book is designed to help people on their journey, and I know you will be drawn in by the way Jarrod brings this to life."

Chris Wilesmith, Group CEO and Managing Director, Jaycar Group

We recently had the pleasure of having Jarrod speak at our business networking event and could not have asked for a better speaker. Jarrod, a consummate professional, connected well with the audience and delivered a presentation that was insightful and authentic. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with people deeply impressed with his knowledge, experience, and passion for the topic. Working with Jarrod was a pleasure; he helped make our event a resounding success. We would highly recommend Jarrod to anyone looking for a dynamic and impactful speaker.

Dr Penny Sweeting, BN, MN, PhD she/her
Associate Vice Chancellor Sydney Region

"Leadership is only as valuable as the followership it garners. Human to human inspiration and connection is the competitive edge that creates the performance advantage in the market. It is at the heart of the Modern CEO’s toolkit."

Nicky Sparshot, Global Chief of Transformation Unilever, former CEO & EVP, Unilever Australia & New Zealand

Nicky Sparshot

"Brimming with honest and actionable insights, this book is a rare and timeless imperative for any person in business. It is an invitation to adopt a human-centred approach as fundamental to leadership. The Modern CEO is a self-benchmarking tool you can use to measure your ability to successfully lead the current and future workforce."

Jason Averbook, Former CEO and Co-Founder, Leapgen Global Leader, Mercer | Leapgen

"As a CEO in today’s constantly evolving world, it’s crucial to have a dynamic, people-focused leadership approach. Navigating the complexities of the digital age can be challenging, but Jarrod’s book provides invaluable insights that will equip CEOs with the tools they need to succeed. Whether you’re a current CEO or aspiring to take on the role in the future, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills."

Christine Mikhael, CEO, LJ Hooker Group

"The world – and the world of work – has changed for us all, and business leaders must evolve their thinking and their leadership styles in order to meet business objectives in an environment where people and talent are the true source of competitive advantage. Through research, his own experiences, and interviews with global experts and thought leaders, Jarrod has created an immensely valuable handbook for CEOs and business leaders that can help them understand the skills and approaches necessary to lead their teams well. The future of work will certainly be volatile and uncertain, but it is also full of opportunity for those who lead their teams and their businesses well."

Jennifer McClure, CEO, Unbridled Talent, and Chief Excitement Officer, DisruptHR LLC

"Jarrod has provided practical insights around the importance of aligning purpose and people to drive results amid so much change and uncertainty. This is a must-read for any leader navigating through these complex and challenging times."

Alicia Roach, Founder and Joint CEO, eQ8

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A PHILOSOPHY OF GIVING BACK

The McGrath family have a firmly embedded culture of giving back. This is illustrated in the numerous not for profit organisations they support. It is also very evident in the culture within Smart WFM.

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jm@jarrodmcgrath.com