Navigating Crisis: Stephen Leane's Insights from Leading ESTA

04/15/24 • 58 min

In this episode of the Mentor List Podcast, we share a captivating conversation with Stephen Leane, the former Former CEO of 000 Victoria. With a wealth of experience in critical response and emergency management, Stephen shares his journey at the helm of one of the most pivotal organizations in emergency services, providing insights into leadership, innovation, and the importance of communication in times of crisis.

0:00 - Introduction: Stephen Leane's path to leading ESTA.

5:49 - The critical role of ESTA in emergency response and public safety.

10:19 - Leadership lessons learned in high-stakes environments.

15:07 - Innovations in emergency telecommunications under Stephen's tenure.

20:24 - The challenges and rewards of managing crisis response teams.

25:44 - Strengthening community and responder communication.

30:16 - The evolution of emergency services technology.

35:16 - Stephen's approach to mentorship and leadership development.

40:35 - The importance of resilience and adaptability in emergency management.

45:26 - Future directions for emergency telecommunications and public

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0:00 - Introduction: Stephen Leane's path to leading ESTA.

5:49 - The critical role of ESTA in emergency response and public safety.

10:19 - Leadership lessons learned in high-stakes environments.

15:07 - Innovations in emergency telecommunications under Stephen's tenure.

20:24 - The challenges and rewards of managing crisis response teams.

25:44 - Strengthening community and responder communication.

30:16 - The evolution of emergency services technology.

35:16 - Stephen's approach to mentorship and leadership development.

40:35 - The importance of resilience and adaptability in emergency management.

45:26 - Future directions for emergency telecommunications and public

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