'Figgy'- former member of SERT (Special Emergency Response Team)- QLD Elite Police Tactical Group
Release Date: 05/18/2020
033 Sean Chapman
Leaders not Captains
Sean Chapman imparts some of his knowledge about leadership and the strategies he uses for a high-performance team.
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032 Michael Hawker
Leaders not Captains
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.
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031 Ben Cross
Leaders not Captains
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.
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030 Chris Robshaw
Leaders not Captains
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.
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0029 Will Collett
Leaders not Captains
In this episode, Will Collett talks about how his background in the police, Special Forces, and agriculture shaped his leadership and teamwork perspective.
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028 Blaine Scully
Leaders not Captains
Blaine Scully is a former captain of the Eagles rugby team in the 2015 world cup.
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027 Rupert Backus
Leaders not Captains
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.
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026 Gail Miller
Leaders not Captains
Gail Miller, Olympian and Managing Director at Goldstone Property Pales, recalls her run at the 2000 Olympics, competing in the first women’s polo team. It was a difficult process, campaigning to be included, but they emerged victorious.
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025 Liam Messam
Leaders not Captains
Liam Messam is a New Zealand rugby union player.
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024 Quentin Masson
Leaders not Captains
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.
info_outlineIn this episode we discuss:
- why SERT selection is more than just an assessment of fitness?
- the importance of being a team player to get through SERT selection
- why SERT focuses on individuals with the right attributes?
- why culture and a strong culture creates a High Performance Team irrespective of whether Police, Military, sports or business?
- the need for a common purpose
- the clarity in terms of direction
- being brutally honest to yourself and each other in regards to expectations
- High Performers are the hardest critics
- High Performers aren’t easily offended
- why you need humility?
- continual assessment of yourself even when at the top- how do we stay here?
- not being content with just hitting benchmarks
- great leaders place the teams before themselves
- great leaders are always supporting and encouraging
- the importance of composure in a high-stress situation with high stakes
- taking ownership for your decisions and actions- even if they were mistakes
- why leadership has evolved?
- understanding that how you talk to someone one day might be not the correct way the next day
- the importance of greeting each other
- why trust is so important?
- human interaction is crucial
- spending time and integrating with your people