Jul 14, 2020
In this episode we discuss:
- Why he joined the Army
- What was appealing about joining the Special Forces
- Talking through the selection course- what that involved
- Where does motivation come from
- Why conviction is important for self-leadership
- Talking with conviction and believing in what you are speaking about
- Good leaders vs bad leaders
- Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders
- Different leadership styles
- Some of the great leaders he has worked with and been led by
- Cameron Baird VC
- Why trust is an integral part of leadership
- The definition of leadership
- Why it is important to stick to the mission
- Why the mission is bigger than the individuals
- Differences between the military and corporate world
- Why humility and vulnerability are key components of great leadership
- The importance of being human as a leader
- Leadability vs Likability
- Being decisive as a leader
- Leadership can be trained
- Being proactive as a leader
- Learning from your mistakes as a leader
- The importance of constantly reviewing