'Figgy'- former member of SERT (Special Emergency Response Team)- QLD Elite Police Tactical Group

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