Gaven Morris is the man behind most of the news you consume on a daily basis. As the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Director of News, Gaven’s led many of the country’s top reporters and best-loved programs.   But now he’s stepping away from this leadership role, and reflecting on his time in one of the most rapidly changing industries.   Journalism isn’t the most logical path to leadership. When he was deciding whether or not to take a leadership role at the ABC, Gaven realised he was in a pretty tough spot: he’d become an expert in everything but how a great leader should operate.  In part 1 of this candid interview, Gaven gives you a rare glimpse into the defining moments in his career: traumatic experiences, reporting from far-flung places, and the delayed effects of this on his mental health.    +++  Curveball is a production of Deadset Studios. Leaders reveal their darkest moments and share tips on how the deal with those things you just can’t see coming.   Keep up to date with Curveball by following @_deadsetstudios on Twitter and @deadsetstudios on instagram.   Want more from your leadership journey? To get more wisdom and life lessons from top leaders delivered to you directly, sign up to Curveball’s LinkedIn newsletter!    Find out more about the show or suggest a guest by visiting www.curveballshow.com     This episode was produced by Liam Riordan with sound design by Justin Rouillon.    The executive producers are Rachel Fountain and Kellie Riordan.   We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.