Anthony Ryan | Manifestly Good #005

Leadership Through ServiceWhat does it look like to build a life, and a career, around service to others?In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Queensland leader Anthony Ryan to explore the values that have shaped his remarkable journey. From turning away from a career in stockbroking to become a teacher, to co-founding the grassroots initiative Eddie’s Van, Anthony has consistently chosen the path that puts people first.The conversation moves through powerful chapters of Anthony’s life, including his transformative experiences working in the slums of Nairobi, his leadership roles with organisations such as Youngcare and the Edmund Rice Foundation, and the lessons he’s learned about humility, empathy, and values-based leadership along the way.Anthony was named a Queensland Great in 2013, but what stands out most in this conversation is not the recognition.... it’s the quiet consistency of a man who has spent decades asking a simple question: How can I serve?Now leading the Brisbane Economic Development Agency during a pivotal period for the city ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, Anthony reflects on how service, integrity, and human connection can guide leadership at every level. From helping one person on the street, to shaping the future of an entire city.This is a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about purpose, leadership, and what it means to live out your values every day.Manifestly Good explores what it means to be a good man in today’s world. Through thoughtful long-form conversations, host Simon Lyons speaks with leaders, thinkers, and everyday people whose lives offer insight into character, integrity, and living with purpose.If you found this conversation valuable, please like, subscribe, and share - it helps these stories reach more people.