From Blueprints to Breakthroughs: Mentoring at the Heart of Leadership

What does it take to lead complex projects, unite diverse stakeholders, and grow future leaders, all while staying grounded in human connection?

In this episode of Mentoring Unlocked, Maud Lindley sits down with Mark Tait, Group Executive and Head of Developments at Investa. With over 25 years in property and a legacy that includes iconic projects like 60 Martin Place and the Commonwealth Games Village, Mark reflects on the leadership lessons mentoring has taught him, and how he’s paying it forward.

From site engineer to executive, Mark shares how shifting from binary decision-making to broad, inclusive thinking transformed his leadership style. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the conversations that left a mark, and why mentoring isn’t just something he does - it’s a mindset woven into how he leads, listens, and builds trust.

In this conversation Maud and Mark explore:

• Why the best leaders fight against making early conclusions and assumptions

• How trust and vulnerability unlock meaningful stakeholder relationships

• What mentees really need — and why mentoring is always a two-way street

• How to give feedback that lands, without losing trust

Whether you’re mentoring others, leading teams, or navigating complex decisions, Mark’s wisdom on people-first leadership is both practical and deeply resonant.