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Sean Chapman imparts some of his knowledge about leadership and the strategies he uses for a high-performance team.
Chapman encounters the alpha male types in his work, but he has learned to harness that determination for the team's benefit. He talks about different leadership styles, the impact of a great leader. Understanding the goals of a team empowers team members to give their best work, he adds.
He discusses his current projects, why he does what he does.
Show topics:
Training dogs Harnessing determination Different leadership styles Impact of a great leader Importance of understanding goals Chapmanâs current projects Why Chapman is in construction Transition difficulties to civilian life Setting standards Adapting leadership strategies -
Michael Hawker, former Wallaby and chairman of several companies, is on the podcast with us to speak about his roles and positions. He talks about his background and his experiences as a professional athlete.
Hawker has many experiences in leadership positions and gives insights on how to keep a team stable and on the same page. He makes a distinction between leadership and management, emphasizes the importance of trust and courage in having difficult conversations.
Hawker closes the episode with what are his values as a leader and the importance for them to have a vision. Listen to the full podcast episode and gain some insight you can apply to your team.
Show topics
Roles, positions of Hawker Hawkerâs hometown Hawkerâs test debut and vice-captain assignment Importance of team stability Keeping teammates on the same page Grand slam tour New South Wales training approach Leadership vs Management Importance of trust Courage to have difficult conversations Humility Why is it important for leaders to have vision? Management structures Values as a leader -
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Ben Cross is a former rugby player who is on the show to share his insights on leadership from his years working on the field.
Cross recalls his coaches with whom he has trained. They range from the jovial to the tough and there are advantages and disadvantages to both. It comes down to how these coaches set an example for their team to follow.
His work for the National Rugby League has had its fair share of challenges such as losing the grand final in 2006, but it is less about failure and more about a push to continue training and improving.
Show Topics:
Raiders and Matty Elliot âGetting the right people on the busâ Mental fitness Leading through action NRL recruitment process 2006 grand final loss Sporting world vs Corporate world 2007 recovery Trust and leadership Challenge cup -
Chris Robshaw is on the show to offer his insights into how he overcame his team's loss in the 2015 World Cup. He emphasizes the importance of personal and professional networks in these difficult circumstances. Additionally, how essential followers can be in achieving a team's goals.
Robshaw talks about maintaining the momentum of a successful team and lists his traits of a high-performance leader.
Show topics:
2015 World Cup campaign Importance of personal/professional networks Importance of followership Maintaining momentum Traits of a high-performance leader -
In this episode, Will Collett talks about how his background in the police, Special Forces, and agriculture shaped his leadership and teamwork perspective.
Collett speaks about his experiences working with an ethnically diverse workplace. He learned that race or religious differences should not be a hindrance when there is a common goal. A good leader should understand that what matters most is someoneâs heart and determination.
He was a part of the Australian Defence Force. Soldiers rely on their training and on their superiors to lead them forward. Such a relationship requires the utmost trust. Leaders need to establish this trust to create an effective team.
Similarly, Collettâs work for the federal police placed him in difficult, stressful situations where good leadership could mean life or death. He adds what he believes to be the traits of a good leader.
Finally, Will Collett wants to emphasize the importance of mental health. As a veteran, he served for the safety of civilians. He realized the toll it had on him, and he established Making Men for the support of others who are going through similar situations because, according to him, good leadership starts with self-leadership.
Show topics:
Racial dynamics in the workplace Leadership One commando regiment Trust Federal police Traits of a good leader Making Men -
Blaine Scully is a former captain of the Eagles rugby team in the 2015 World Cup.
Scully explains his preference for rugby as compared to other sports. He goes further into detail about his strategies in improving his teamâs dynamic. The coach and mentorship, he added, are essential for the growth and progress of the group. Furthermore, honesty and accountability go hand in hand in leading oneself to become a better unit member.
Scully talks about winning and losing national titles, adjusting to new environments. During the 2018 European challenge, faced him with fierce competition.
Show topics:
Scullyâs background Preference for rugby First rugby game Holistic development Coaching and mentorship Honesty Winning and losing national titles Adjusting to new environments 2018 European challenge Scullyâs endeavors outside of rugby Emphasis on statistics -
Rupert Backus is the Executive Manager for Commonwealth Bank. He shares his insights on his leadership strategies in working for CBA and as a rugby coach. He shares his background in Graceland, how he started working in Dubbo.
Backusâ work for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and as a rugby coach makes him knowledgeable regarding leadership. He discusses the different ways he has achieved high performance. Some of these strategies include engaging with independent investors, personality assessments, and more.
Show topics:
Background Dubbo CBA Team: Good to great Engaging with someone else Personality assessment Self-awareness Accountability Trust Results Development Leadership qualities -
Gail Miller, Olympian and Managing Director at Goldstone Property Pales, recalls her run at the 2000 Olympics, competing in the first womenâs polo team. It was a difficult process, campaigning to be included, but they emerged victorious.
Miller shared the grueling training process necessary for her and her team to compete and eventually win the 2000 Olympics gold medal for womenâs polo. Through this, she developed a keen sense of teamwork and an understanding of the importance of team dynamics.
Listen as she relates her knowledge in sports to the competitive field of sales. Sports are similar in that to achieve success; a managing director like herself must work to create a tight team that works together towards a common goal.
Show Topics:
History of womenâs polo team 2000 Olympics Campaign for equal rights in Olympics â99 World Cup Transition of womenâs polo from an amateur to professional Training for Olympics Team philosophy Team dynamics Addressing issues within the team Developing the skill of understanding constructive feedback Communicating with different team members -
Liam Messam is a New Zealand rugby union player.
He is on the podcast to speak about the successes of his career and his insights on how to maintain a high performance team.
Coaches like Dave Rennie were highly influential on his high standards of leadership. His team, the All Blacks, played for each other and Messam points to this as a major factor to its success.
Messam recounts his different games, such as the All Blackâs game against the Sharks, and offers some advice to other rugby players on maintaining a teamâs momentum through their second year.
Show topics:
Dave Rennie Success Importance of knowing your role Making tough decisions Win against sharks Maintaining high performance in 2nd year Influential leaders Key traits of a leader -
Quentin Masson is a former SAS Sabre Squadron commander and troop commander. He is also the Global Head of Government and Defense special programs with Toll group. Masson is speaking about his military background and its effect on his leadership strategies.
Masson explains the training process of the Australian Defense Force Academy and his eventual enlisting in the SAS. He adds the ethos of the company and relates it to the common goal and attitude a group needs to share for success.
Masson continues with decision-making, building teamwork, and other important topics leaders need to take into consideration and concluding with Wandering Warriors, for whom Masson is the Managing Director.
Show topics:
ADFA SAS Company ethos Making calm and collected decisions Building teamwork SAS vs Corporate world UAE Frustrations Leadership qualities High performance vs Average performance groups Wandering Warriors -
Conrad Smith is a former New Zealand rugby player and current coach.
Smith talks about his career as a rugby player for the All Blacks. He discusses his successes and failures as a member of one of the top rugby teams of New Zealand.
Additionally, he addresses weaknesses, dealing with failure, and much more. Creating a culture of high performance may be a challenging task considering the different backgrounds of players, but it is essential to perform consistently.
Show topics:
Leadership groups Addressing weaknesses Dealing with failure Handling pressure Maintaining drive Creating a culture of high performanceTraits of a good leader
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Alastair Stevenson is a former middle-distance runner and business owner. He tackles the topics of having a mindset of success and overcoming adversity.
Stevenson started his athletic career early, showing excellent running abilities in school sporting events. He was skilled enough to win competitions and qualify for the Olympics. Unfortunately, an injury left him unable to participate in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.
Watching from the sidelines while runners he bested in the past were in the Olympics did not stop him from working hard to be a successful business owner.
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Team sports vs Individual sports Athletic background Junior and senior athletics Qualifying for 2000 Olympics 2004 Olympics Maintaining high work standards -
Quentin Masson is talking about
- What was the appeal about the army and getting into the army?
- Australian Defence Force Academy.
- Leadership development.
- The constant pursuit of excellence.
- The importance of ethos for individuals and leaders within an organization.
- Great leaders.
- How do you build trust within a team or organization?
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Conrad is talking about:
- 2007 World Cup
- Leadership and the culture in the World Cup
- The responsibility to run the team
- Leadership Role
- What do we need to do rather than just the coaches deciding all the time?
- 3 best coaches in the world
- The five top five traits you believe a great leader should possess
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In this episode we discuss:
- Why he joined the Army
- What was appealing about joining the Special Forces
- Talking through the selection course- what that involved
- Where does motivation come from
- Why conviction is important for self-leadership
- Talking with conviction and believing in what you are speaking about
- Good leaders vs bad leaders
- Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders
- Different leadership styles
- Some of the great leaders he has worked with and been led by
- Cameron Baird VC
- Why trust is an integral part of leadership
- The definition of leadership
- Why it is important to stick to the mission
- Why the mission is bigger than the individuals
- Differences between the military and corporate world
- Why humility and vulnerability are key components of great leadership
- The importance of being human as a leader
- Leadability vs Likability
- Being decisive as a leader
- Leadership can be trained
- Being proactive as a leader
- Learning from your mistakes as a leader
- The importance of constantly reviewing
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Peter Ryan talk about:
- Why he went to the Brumbies and to Rugby Union?
- The Leaders at the Brumbies
- What the Brumbies needed to work on to be successful?
- Similarities between Eddie Jones and Wayne Bennett
- Simplicity in communication is the key
- Leaders donât cut corners or take shortcuts
- Leaders set and live the standards and expectations
- Leaders need to speak up
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We talk about:
- Is he a League or Union man?
- The Legends he played at school
- Wayne Bennettâs philosophy on coaching and leadership
- Why simplistic is often the best?
- Why your Leaders need to be selfless or team focussed?
- Wayne Bennett using videos to set the standards and expectations
- Different Leadership Styles
- Losers have meetings, winners have parties
- How to create a culture and expectation that you win and get results
- Team members need to be keeping each other accountable- not just a leader
- You donât have to like the person next to you- but donât let them down
- Identifying the weaknesses of the team and addressing them
- Prioritising the teamâs performance over the individual performances
- Managing the egos in your team
- Getting rid of those people on your team who feel as though they are above the team
- Why itâs important to have several leaders
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Former professional rugby player of 10 seasons, Wallaby and Super Rugby Champion and now Leadership & Culture Coach and Consultant Beau Robinson hosts this podcast on Leadership in High Performance Teams.
Robinson interviews current and former members of professional sports teams and the elite military and police force members to gain an insight into the role and influence the Leaders had on creating an environment where individuals and teams performed at the highest level and got results!
Beau relates these perspectives and learnings back to the Corporate & Business world to ensure listeners can develop their leadership skills and become great Leaders. -
Former professional rugby player of 10 seasons, Wallaby and Super Rugby Champion and now Leadership & Culture Coach and Consultant Beau Robinson hosts this podcast on Leadership in High Performance Teams.
Robinson interviews current and former members of professional sports teams and the elite military and police force members to gain an insight into the role and influence the Leaders had on creating an environment where individuals and teams performed at the highest level and got results!
Beau relates these perspectives and learnings back to the Corporate & Business world to ensure listeners can develop their leadership skills and become great Leaders. -
In this episode:
- the importance of getting your recruitment right
-why you need to surround yourself with people that will challenge you
- good leaders ask great questions
- leaders have a huge desire to constantly learn
- authenticity as a leader- stay true to your values & beliefs
- you have to believe in the messenger to believe in the message (power of conviction)
- the importance of honesty to build credibility
- Stuart: âtake a photo of your bookshelfâ
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