Barry Eustance Talks to International Rugby Star and Airline Captain Tony Underwood About Leadership & Care

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.

Summary

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Tony Underwood, a former British Lion rugby player and airline pilot, about the importance of care in leadership and community impact.

They discuss Tony's transition from aviation to focusing on social value and how the principles of care and leadership are essential in both high-performance sports and aviation.

The conversation highlights the significance of psychological safety, collective purpose, and the role of individuals in fostering a caring environment that leads to high performance.

Takeaways

- The common theme in high performance is people.

- Care is essential for getting the best out of individuals.

- Leadership is not just about authority; it's about influence.

- Psychological safety allows for open communication and care.

- High performance is achieved through collective purpose.

- Caring can manifest in small details that matter.

- Leadership should encourage everyone to show care.

- Understanding what people care about is crucial for leadership.

- The British & Irish Lions exemplify the power of unity and care.

- Transitioning from one career to another can bring valuable insights.

Titles

The Power of Care in Leadership From Rugby to Aviation:
A Journey of Care

Sound Bites

"The common theme is people."
"Caring can mean making money."
"We care about the same things."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:34 The Importance of Care and Leadership
08:59 Care and Leadership in the British and Irish Lions
13:56 Non-Technical Skills in the Aviation Industry
17:23 Leadership as Everybody's Business
20:56 Psychological Safety and Culture
23:30 The Importance of Care in Organizations
26:04 Shared Vision and Collective Purpose
28:00 Conclusion and Farewell
28:32 JGP Live Outro 090824 V1.0.wav

Useful links

The Sixsess Consultancy's Website
https://sixsess.org/

Believe Solutions' Website
https://believesolutions.co.uk

Keywords Tony Underwood, leadership, care, community impact, British Lions, psychological safety, high performance, aviation, rugby, social value

Tony's LinkedIn

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