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Leaders not Captains

Leaders not Captains

Beau Robinson

Former professional rugby player of 10 seasons, Wallaby and Super Rugby Champion and now Leadership and 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 and Business world to ensure listeners can develop their leadership skills and become great Leaders.
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Leaders not Captains - 15.5 Bring it back to Business Stuart Lancaster pt 2/3
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06/27/20 • 10 min

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.

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Leaders not Captains - 014 Stuart Lancaster pt 1/3

014 Stuart Lancaster pt 1/3

Leaders not Captains

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05/25/20 • 35 min

In this episode we discuss:

leader creates culture

culture creates behaviour

behaviour produce results

why High Performance Team starts with the leaders and their leadership

the difference between managing and coaching

the importance of learning as a leader

help your leaders to develop and grow

why you need to invest time in developing your next generation of leaders

get your culture right, then your identity and higher purpose, then your behaviours and standards, then ownership, then the leadership. It all has to be driven from within

poor leadership can destroy a team or organisation

leadership can be learned and developed

empowering your leaders

putting trust in your leaders

why you need a vision, its purpose

give your people a “WHY”

aiming to create history and go where no one else has gone, striving for that and how that increases motivation

the difference between leaders, coach and manager

learning from your experiences, good and bad

importance of passing on knowledge

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Leaders not Captains - 'Figgy' former SERT member- Bring it back to Business
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05/20/20 • 11 min

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.

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In 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

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Leaders not Captains - 011 Tom Williams pt 1/2 Harlequins Bloodgate
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05/07/20 • 45 min

In this episode with Tom Williams we discuss:

why spreading yourself too thin can be dangerous to yourself and the company/ organisation

how to instil a resilient culture

a win at all costs culture & mindset, is that dangerous?

putting vulnerable people in situations they have no choice in finding themselves in

-how leaders can intimidate- instil fear into team members and pressure them into actions they don’t want to

the importance of integrity- what are your values?

transparency

a great leader goes against everyone and stays true to themselves “moral compass’

you don’t have to be the leader to show leadership traits

addressing the elephant in the room and getting peoples perspective and opinions

should we be outcome driven?

every leader brings something of benefit to an organisation

why emotional intelligence is important

why you need to be able to connect with personalities and people dissimilar to yourself

how do you keep everyone motivated?

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Leaders not Captains - 009 Mick McKenna former Commando
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04/07/20 • 60 min

In this episode with Mick McKenna we discussed:

why it is crucial to not only have a vision but articulate that

why leaders need to believe in their purpose

planning- strategies are always going to be evolving

why you need to leverage off subject matter experts

mission statement- why it needs to be clear and consistently referred back to

leaders often simply remind of the mission statement and your purpose

why personality profiling are great tools

why 360degrees feedback is so beneficial

-leaders need to ask their people in the organisation- ‘what’s getting in your way from doing your job’ and ‘how can we make things better’

why you need to be a master and a student

if you don’t have a plan- stay where you are

‘wind to the sail’

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Leaders not Captains - 007 Will Markwick pt2/2 Perth Wildcats Trevor Gleeson
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03/23/20 • 34 min

In this episode Will Markwick & Beau talk about:

why great leaders recognise and acknowledge the little things that go unnoticed and reward that

you don’t need to have a title to be a great leader

why your leaders need to drive expectations and create a norm to set of values and behaviours

why Wildcats only offered 3 year deals

focus on your team members work ethic

you’ve got to be able to perform under pressure

bringing your philosophies and what you stand for into your language as a leader, such as Trevor Gleeson with his “Wildcat Basketball”

why you can learn so much from a leader who has a different personality or leadership style to your own

you must understand how to challenge and confront the different players and give them constructive feedback

being challenged as a leader is a good thing as it leads to growth

leaders lead through their actions and behaviours

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Leaders not Captains - 006 Will Markwick pt1/2 Perth Wildcats Rob Beveridge
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03/18/20 • 27 min

In this episode Will Markwick & Beau talk about:

the impact uncertainty has on people and their performances

setting high expectations as an organisation and being open about it but doing so whilst still humble

why having a purpose is important

why your purpose must be more than just getting results

what the Perth Wildcats purpose was and why?

how the Perth Wildcats had a great clarity across the entire organisation

setting the clear expectations for the leaders and instilling trust in them

leading to ask “why?” first and consider why someone seems off

power of loyalty and belief in your team as a leader

how the CEO set the directions for the Perth Wildcats

how to instil humility into your team

why cohesion and integrity can be the key to success in teams

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Leaders not Captains - 005.5 Isa Nacewa pt 3/3 Bring it Back to Business
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03/11/20 • 11 min

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.

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Leaders not Captains - 017 Peter Ryan Brisbane Broncos
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06/29/20 • 67 min

We talk about:

Is he a League or Union man?

The Legends he played at school

Wayne Bennett’s 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 don’t have to like the person next to you- but don’t let them down

Identifying the weaknesses of the team and addressing them

Prioritising the team’s 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 it’s important to have several leaders

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FAQ

How many episodes does Leaders not Captains have?

Leaders not Captains currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does Leaders not Captains cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Corporate, Management, Leadership, Rugby, Podcasts, Sport, Leader, Business and Coach.

What is the most popular episode on Leaders not Captains?

The episode title '16.5 Bring it back to Business Stuart Lancaster pt 3/3' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Leaders not Captains?

The average episode length on Leaders not Captains is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Leaders not Captains released?

Episodes of Leaders not Captains are typically released every 5 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of Leaders not Captains?

The first episode of Leaders not Captains was released on Jan 27, 2020.

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