Victor Perton

Victor Perton is the founder and chief optimism officer of The Centre for Optimism. Victor is the author of "Optimism: The How and Why" and “The Case for Optimism: The Optimists’ Voices”. Victor was the founder of The Australian Leadership Project.

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Business leaders want optimism, but can the government meet the challenge?

By Victor Perton | 16 June 2022

What’s the biggest challenge for the Albanese Government cabinet? First, implement prime minister Albanese’s vision and commitment to an optimistic Australia and an optimistic government, writes Victor Perton, founder and Chief Optimism Officer of The Centre for Optimism. On election eve, Mr Albanese said, “I want a country where hope and optimism are the major…

6 points to success: The optimistic plan to make the future more positive for Aussie workers

By Victor Perton | 21 February 2022

Australia needs a new narrative and a positive reframing of its thinking for the future of the nation, as it moves beyond the pandemic and prepares for a federal election, writes Victor Perton, former MP and founder of The Centre for Optimism. The Centre for Optimism has developed a six-point plan for government and industry…

Is a sense of optimism the key to businesses surviving the pandemic?

By Victor Perton | 31 January 2022

A “lack of optimism could create a vicious cycle of disillusionment and social unrest.” A quote from Victor Perton, radical optimist? No, it’s from one of the most influential global business organisations, The World Economic Forum’s (Davos) Global Risks Report 2022, prepared by world leaders in risk. A risk or a reality? Asking the question,…