Already a Future Women? Sign in Leaders The six values guiding this former Premier Plus, the headline that caused him some major headaches By FW Leaders Plus, the headline that caused him some major headaches By FW Previous article The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women Next article Women returning to work winners in Queensland’s state budget On paper, former NSW Premier Mike Baird’s career could almost seem pre-determined.He followed his father into politics and quickly established himself as a big name in the Liberal Party. He became Premier (to no one’s great surprise) and stepped aside at the time of his own choosing, only to start a high-powered role in the banking sector. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Leadership seriesPodcast More from FW Career What Kellie Hush learned from competing with Vogue By Odessa Blain Career Why this Vice Chancellor isn’t chasing halcyon days By Odessa Blain Career That one phrase you should stop using at work By Odessa Blain Career The care code: Reimagining the value of motherhood By Paige Kilburn Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.