Former CEO of Seafood and Maritime Training, Rory Byrne, has simple leadership approaches: be kind, listen more, and don’t be too hard on yourself. In an industry that can be volatile and complex, these simple approaches have proven to be the best way to handle complex people stuff. In this interview we unpack the nuance of these approaches and see how difficult it is to ‘do simple’.
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166 The leadership skills you need in a crisis with David Inall
Remember the Live Export expose on Four Corners in 2011? Imagine being the CEO of the Cattle Council and handling the fallout. That was David Inall, today’s guest. In our conversation he shares his insights from leadership in agripolitics and agvocacy across the meat, milk, and eggs industry.
Read More162 Leadership attributes needed for calm under pressure with Jenny Kitchin
Working in government and the social services sector, CEO of Woden Community Service Jenny Kitchin has seen a lot when it comes to people stuff. Then, just when she thought she had seen it all, something horrendous happened. How does a leader deal with surprising behaviour? How do we deal with generational gaps? How do we stay calm and composed when our staff want to see us raw and vulnerable? Jenny shares wonderful insights on how to tread in these interesting lines.
Why you should listen:
What to do in a crisis that helps us to stay calm and centered, and our teams too
How to share vulnerability without losing control or respect
How to balance material business outcomes with values of care and compassion
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Read More151 Leadership skills and performance with Diana Theodores
What makes a great leadership performance? What aspect of leadership is performance? If a great performance that is genuine can inspire us, how can we do more of that as leaders? Diana Theodores is an expert in theatre skills for business. She shares what she believes is the natural intersection of performance skills and leadership in this deep dive interview.
Why you should listen:
Discover specific theatre practices that liberate your authentic voice
Learn how the simple steps of being intentional and acting allow us to become what we practice, well before we have belief
Why being authentic is not who you are habitually, but the full expression of all aspects and all roles of yourself
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