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 p ..read more

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 “Getting th ..read more

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 ..read more

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 someone’s 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 tru ..read more

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. Backus’ 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 P ..read more

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 Black’s game against the Sharks, and offers some advice to other rugby players on maintaining a team’s momentum through their second year. Show topics: Dave Rennie Success Import ..read more

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