#001 - Michael Voss - Back in the Arena
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Sometimes, as leaders…
We forget that some of the hardest moments we face are the exact moments that we asked for.
The moments that confront us where we are and ask us to make an innate, calculated decision about where they take us.
Those moments of uncertainty.
Those moments of ambiguity.
Those moments of leadership.
My guest today is x3 premiership AFL player and senior coach of the Carlton Football Club, Michael Voss. While he is a celebrated leader and figure with the highest accolades received for his elite AFL performance, it’s Vossy’s ambition to enter back into the arena that takes centre stage in this episode.
Vossy’s generosity and commitment to lifelong learning defines his wholehearted approach to leadership as he purposefully leads many people, in many different ways and for many different reasons. His passion for the game and humble acceptance of the enormity of his role is something that will leave you reaching for a pen and paper, jotting down words of insight that lead to brilliance.
Vossy knows his role. Vossy plays his role.
Today, we explore Vossy‘s journey and evolution from player to coach and then mentor. He shares his deeper understanding of what it takes to be a leader in the arena, and how giving people grace, understanding and an opportunity to feel comfortable enough to make mistakes becomes an integral part to what collective and individual success looks like.
The episode is available to stream for free on all leading platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Vossy‘s commitment to being better than human nature is something that shines through during this episode. It is a leadership masterclass, directed by heart and foundationally supported by a deeper intrinsic commitment to hardwork, sincerity and humbleness.
You‘re going to love this.
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11.16 – ‘ Selfishly, I needed others to make me feel better’
21.00 – Theme - Sense of Progress
22.10 - ‘Joy is not in the comparison, it’s in the advancement’
23.00 – Being liked v. respected.
24.00 - Theme - Trusted with the Responsibility of Leadership
25.21- ‘Be the biggest fool’
27.30 – ‘We create the environment’
27.45 - In the trenches
32.32 - Do you have the capability right now to do that?
34.21- Leadership is Critical
35.00 - Theme- Coaching
41.18 - Acceptance of Failure
42.18 – Investing in self
43.24 - ‘I learnt my craft on the run’
45.00 -Theme - Lifelong Learner
48.10 - ‘Keep your mind where your feet are’
50.23 - ‘Your identity is not set, it is evolving’
51.0 – What type of leader do you want to be today?
53.00 -Theme- Competitiveness
59.03- The tough Conversations
59.10- Timely conversations
1.00.0 - Theme - Vulnerability
1.00.45 - ‘ I think there’s something as a leader when you show vulnerability’
1:01:45 – Holding wheel v. moving wheel metaphor
1:02:24 – Building the ideal environment
1.03.01 – Data, dialogue, Decision- designCEO framework.
1.06.00 - Who am I serving? Am I serving myself? Am I serving others?
1:07:56 – Seeing brilliance in others when they don’t see it in themselves.
1:08:20 – ‘What you need is someone who believes in you’
1:10:00- Theme - Beliefs and Trust - Book recommendation – Speed of Trust. Stephen M.R. Covey
1:12:10 - Can you inspire people to want to do what you did? That’s the art of coaching.
1:18:00 - Theme - Mechanics and Dynamics
1:18:50 – The media don’t barrack for Carlton, they barrack for the story.
1:21:00- A bunch of great decisions
1:23:00 - Theme - Bravery and Judgement
1:25:00 - What are you committed to? What are you going to be known for?
1:27:35 - It’s more about what we become more than what we achieve.
1:29:16 - ‘ We mark the line, and we nudge it even more’.
1:36:28 - Remember, you asked for this.
