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-bond1Childbuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond2Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225?originalSubdomain=au~~ Rask Resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planInvest with us: https://bit.ly/R-investAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesAsk a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices