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The Brian Moylett Podcast

Tony Groves - Leadership Expert & Defence Intelligence Officer

Ep. 99

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We chat about:


Enlisting in the Defence Intelligence Forces


How to develop leadership lessons


Military leadership and human leadership


Getting ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.


How to remain calm under pressure


Talent versus character.


How to instill and inspire trust in your team


How to retain your talented people.


Why you create a psychologically safe environment




The 3 step process of communication.


The line between leading and micromanaging.


How to get Buy In


How and when to challenge orders.


How to show people you care


Tools to regulate emotions.


Having a difficult conversations

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