S2E1 / Lead from the front with Tim Rawlinson

Tim Rawlinson is an ex-military leader who’s spent twenty years training the troops and traveling the world.

Tim knows a few things about leadership and what it really means to lead from the front. He’s been responsible for leading soldiers into hostile environments and has been accountable for the life-saving, specialist medical services in many conflict zones.

This interview will give you a real insight into how the army recruits leaders, and trains them to better communicate and think clearly under pressure.  

We talk about tea and toast, carrying a notebook and how walking a dog can break down barriers. We also explore how Tim’s leadership style has changed over the years. 

KEY LESSON

Lead from the front 

HIGHLIGHTS

01:42 Introduction
06:46 Life after Sandhurst
09:34 Communication Communication
13:44 Leading in a digital world
18:47 Thinking under pressure (thinking slow, acting fast)
23:40 Leadership styles
25:54 Advice to younger self
26:40 Key lessons
28:10 Close

REFERENCES

Green Peak Leadership
www.green-peak.com

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