011 Tom Williams pt 1/2 Harlequins Bloodgate
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?
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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010 Dan Crowley 1991 & 1999 World Cups
In this episode we discuss:
- the difference between those at the top and those just under them is often minimal
- As a leader you need to focus on the 1%ers
- why you need to get people in your organisation to improve by just 1%
- How you can turn around team or organisation quite quickly with focus and the right leaders
- why as a leader you need to surround yourself with people better than you
- The importance of asking those involved in the team or organisation about what's working and what isn't when coming into a new leadership role
- You don't have to have a title to be a leader
- Why it's necessary to lead yourself first
- The importance of getting a commitment from your team
- As a leader, you need to know your people intimately
- Identifying those people who need to be challenged, and why they love it and rise to the occasion
- As a leader knowing your limitations- your strengths and weaknesses
- Why leaders need a contingency plan
- Great leaders must have a great self-awareness
- The importance of humility in great leaders
- why you need people prioritising the team ahead of their own personal achievements
- why you need to be clear on standards and live by them as a leader
- The importance of patience and with developing your leaders
- The importance of accountability
- Great teams have a culture of honesty and trust
- The importance of vulnerability in your individuals and teams
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011.5 Tom Williams 1/2 Bring it Back to Business
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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