Overcoming Setbacks to Achieve Dreams with Military Commander Justin Reuter | Episode 6

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09/26/23 • 40 min

In this episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon and Rusty, we welcome an incredible guest – a senior defense consultant and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Justin Reuter. Drawing on his own personal journey as a military weapons instructor (think the UK’s equivalent of ‘Top Gun’) and Commander of the UK Air Forces in the Middle East, Justin shares his insights on how civilians can adopt military techniques to aid bounce back from setbacks and develop resilience within their organisations and teams.

He talks to us about the importance of mentors and how brutal honesty from all ranks in his team have benefited his own growth; how he has applied the concept of funnels and delegation to optimise leadership roles of corporates across the UK, and the effect environment can have on the outlook of your team.

We also dive into the military's approach to planning, debriefing, and reassessment, and how businesses can incorporate these strategies to become more productive and resilient. Justin's wealth of knowledge and practical examples provide invaluable lessons for leaders in any field. Get ready to gain valuable insights on building resilience and creating a culture of challenge within your teams. Let's dive in!

In this episode:

[00:03:18] Resilience - Overcoming setbacks to achieve dreams.

[00:08:14] Military training methods – building strong teams and the importance of trust between team members.

[00:18:25] Maintaining composure in face of challenges – the complexities of managing the Afghanistan base.

[00:38:09] Justin's lessons on delegation, broadening horizons and the impact of good leaders.

You can connect with Justin here:

LinkedIn:

Justin Reuter | LinkedIn

Please like, subscribe or follow, so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

In this episode:

[00:03:18] Resilience - Overcoming setbacks to achieve dreams.

[00:08:14] Military training methods – building strong teams and the importance of trust between team members.

[00:18:25] Maintaining composure in face of challenges – the complexities of managing the Afghanistan base.

[00:38:09] Justin's lessons on delegation, broadening horizons and the impact of good leaders.

You can connect with Justin here:

LinkedIn:

Justin Reuter | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

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Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving with Google’s Kirk Vallis | Episode 5

Welcome back to the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw. Today we are joined by a very special guest, Kirk Vallis, Global Head of creative Capability Development at Google. We delve into some fascinating topics, including - the intersection of AI and creativity; the power of experimentation as a catalyst for safer and more ambitious goals, and the concept of Ten X thinking.

Kirk has spent the last 11 years at Google, developing innovation frameworks, but more importantly, helping colleagues navigate the right behaviours, mindset and techniques to unlock fresh thinking.

He consults and speaks for organisations around the world, recently working with organisations such as Adidas, Mastercard and Fidelity. Kirk is a proud ambassador for Moving Ahead and the 30% Club, driving greater diversity and inclusion at all levels within top companies.

If you’re interested in using creative problem-solving to out-think your competitors and elevate your organisation, this episode is for you.

[00:04:49] AI and creativity - can it surpass humans in its ability to be creative?

[00:15:34] Experimentation breeds safer and more ambitious goals.

[00:21:58] Learning from mistakes, Ten X thinking, resilience and importance of spirit and mindset.

[00:27:38] The importance of reflection, signposting, and external perspectives.

[00:48:34] Embracing failure playfully; it upgrades human resilience.

You can connect with Kirk here:

LinkedIn: Kirk Vallis | LinkedIn

Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

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Shaping an Environment of Resilience with Prof. Mustafa Sarkar | Episode 7

In today’s episode of the Bouncebackability Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology, Dr Mustafa Sarkar. Join us as we take a deep-dive into the parallels and learning opportunities that come from elite sport, with special focus on how the environment shapes the performance and resilience of team productivity and mindset.

Mustafa shares his own experience and some fantastic real-life examples highlighting the importance of defining resilience within organisations; the symbiosis between performance and well-being, and the benefits that come from re-framing the way we view pressure and developing a healthy challenge mindset.

Mustafa is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. He works closely with teams and organisations to create environments and cultures that develop resilience and psychological safety. His impressive client list includes Google, the Premier League, the English Football Association and numerous international Olympic Committees.

Enjoy the show!

In this episode:

[00:07:13] Changing the mindset - should we re-frame resilience as how we handle pressure and is it important to be challenged?

[00:18:31] How creating a positive and comfortable environment can foster an open and honest conversation within teams and individuals.

[00:20:51] Changing a culture takes time and buy-in. Proactive development leads to resilience.

[00:37:21] Has resilience lost its meaning? The importance of defining resilience in organisations.

[00:41:05] Why balancing performance and well-being is essential for individual and organisational growth.

You can connect with Mustafa here:

LinkedIn:

Dr Mustafa Sarkar | LinkedIn

Twitter: @MusSarkar

Nottingham Trent University Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/

The Bouncebackability Podcast - Overcoming Setbacks to Achieve Dreams with Military Commander Justin Reuter | Episode 6

Transcript

Simon Ursell [00:00:00]:

Okay, welcome to Bounce back ability. Coming up, we've got Justin Reuter very excited about this one. What an absolutely unbelievable career this guy's had.

Rusty Earnshaw [00:00:22]:

Yeah, like last commander of Top Gun, which I think me and you are both going to yeah, pretty excited about, awkwardly excited about in front of him.

Simon Ursell [00:00:31]:

I've got the music in my head.

Rusty Earnshaw [00:00:33]:

I'm hop