Hi, my name is Steve Barker and I host the RAW Leadership Podcast. The purpose of the RAW Leadership Podcast is to help inspire young, emerging Leaders to step into their potential. The RAW Leadership Podcast will also serve the more experienced Leaders with insights, hints, tips and hacks. Leadership is all about people and this is why the RAW Leadership Podcast is about the "Human Skills" or as they are often referred too... the soft skills of Leadership. Having served 26 years in the Roya ...
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Ep 47 - The Ripple Effects of Your Leadership
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Our Leadership influences and impacts others... That influence and impact ripples out through those other people and in turn then influences and impacts those people around them, and then those people impact and influence those around them. Just like throwing a stone into a very still pond of water... our Leadership impact does not just send out 1 …
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The level of our Leadership Skills will determine the Level of our Success. This is fact, we will only rise to the level that our current skill set will allow us too. Even more than this, so will our team. Regardless of where you are in life right now, this applies to you. Whether it be in your work life, your family life, in your relationships, in…
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Ep 45 - Jim Penman Interview - Jim's Franchising
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Jim Penman from “Jim’s” Franchise – Jim’s Mowing, Jim’s Dog Wash, Jim’s Handyman – is our guest on the RAW Leadership Podcast today. Jim is the CEO of Australia’s largest franchise with over 5,000 franchisees and many more supporting their array of divisions. In this episode of RAW Leadership, Jim shares with us his insights into Leadership and wha…
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Ep 44 - 3 STEP PROCESS TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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3 STEP PROCESS TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION So many of us struggle with how to deal with Conflict in our teams, in our families and in other areas of our lives. I wanted to share part of the Conflict Resolution module that I use in my Leadership Coaching programs and with my clients so that you can have a strategy that will give you a framework to build …
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Ep 43 - How to deal with the Weakest Link in Your Team
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The Weakest Link in the team can be a very hard thing to address. However, it is costing the team and the business so much... you wouldn't believe how much! Most Leaders struggle to deal with this situation and will often turn a blind eye, sweep it under the carpet and hope that it resolves itself by magic.... which of course it never does. In this…
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Driving a car? What is he talking about now... Listen to this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast and you will see just how similar Leadership is to driving a car... I share this with my clients and they love the comparisons. I know you will too. Hello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker…. As we get started today…
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So many of us struggle with drawing the line in the sand... However, if we follow this simple rule of Leadership, the line is the sand is very clear and most of the time our teams will respect it, because of how we go about setting it. Join me in this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast where I will share with you the principles behind the…
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How many times do you tell people that you are busy when they ask how is business right now? This is more than just changing words, this is about changing mindset... I will share what I mean in this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast. I trust it serves you well. Hello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker…. As we …
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How we influence our teams will determine if we have a "Push" or "Pull" type of Leadership... This Podcast will unpack this principle and provide you with different perspectives through which to evaluate your own Leadership style and effectiveness. Hello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker…. As we get started today, I enc…
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Did you know that over 80% of the workforce is now made up of Millennials (Gen Y) and Gen Z? Did you also know that they don't put up with crap Leadership and toxic workplace cultures... And this is why we are seeing such a churn in the workplace right now... Because this 80% are "job shopping" until they find a place where they feel like they fit …
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We are constantly hearing from business owners and employers that there is a recruitment crisis, that there are not enough people to employ and that it is getting harder to fill vacant positions. There is no doubt that this is true, but what is the underlying reason behind this? What can we do as Leaders to stem and slow down the impact that this c…
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One of the "buzz" phrases bouncing around Leadership circles at the moment is Productivity Paranoia, which is basically the fear of our teams not doing the work, particularly when they are working remotely. In this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast I wanted to share some insights, hints, tips and strategies that I have learnt and heard about th…
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Did you know that there are 5 Generations in the Workforce at the moment? As a Leader, how are you connecting with each generation? Do you know what each generation value and how they like to be communicated with? Do you understand their expectations and what their particular generation can bring to the team and workplace? Or, are you dismissive an…
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Who wants to be ordinary? Do you ever want to go out to an ordinary restaurant for an ordinary meal and drink ordinary wine? No... of course you don't. You want it to be great, awesome, extraordinary.... It is the same with our lives, with our leadership, with our relationships, with our friendships... nobody wants ordinary... we want to be extraor…
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The 4 C's of Leadership are.... Welcome to the final part of a 4 part series based around the 5 elements that Leaders do well. What I would like to do is over the next 4 RAW Leadership Podcasts is share with you ways that you can enhance and polish your Leadership skills and processes, so that you can serve those around you with even more grace. To…
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The 4 C's of Leadership are.... Welcome to part 3 in a 4 part series based around the 5 elements that Leaders do well. What I would like to do is over the next 4 RAW Leadership Podcasts is share with you ways that you can enhance and polish your Leadership skills and processes, so that you can serve those around you with even more grace. Today we a…
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The 4 C's of Leadership are.... Welcome to part 2 in a 4 part series based around the 5 elements that Leaders do well. What I would like to do is over the next 4 RAW Leadership Podcasts is share with you ways that you can enhance and polish your Leadership skills and processes, so that you can serve those around you with even more grace. Today we a…
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The 4 C's of Leadership are.... Welcome to a 4 part series based around the 5 elements that Leaders do well. What I would like to do is over the next 4 RAW Leadership Podcasts is share with you ways that you can enhance and polish your Leadership skills and processes, so that you can serve those around you with even more grace. Today we are explori…
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Workplace Culture is one of the main elements that either determine the success or failure of a team. It is vital, particularly now, in this time of turbulence, that we create a positive workplace culture and maintain it. In this Podcast I share with you my experiences and thoughts about who is responsible for the Workplace Culture, who is responsi…
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Servant Leadership is "a leadership style is based on the idea that leaders prioritize serving the greater good. Leaders with this style serve their team and organization first. They don’t prioritize their own objectives" After the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I have been reflecting on her Leadership style and have realised what a gre…
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Ep27 - RAW Leadership "Flips the Mic"
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Wow, this is such a great concept and idea. WO Ken Robertson RAAF who was the first person to be interviewed by myself on the RAW Leadership podcast suggested that he should interview me. So we made it happen. The questions that Ken asked me led to some amazing conversations, insights, hints, tips and strategies that I have used to grow and develop…
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Ep 26 - RAW Leadership Interviews Matthew Karpanen
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RAW Leadership Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Matthew Karpanen, CEO of Momentum Doctors and Navigate Advisors. Matthew is a highly regarded Leader within his community and business, with many years of experience. Matthew shares his insights and learnings about his Leadership journey, in his words, how he moved from being a “Boss” and beca…
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Ep25 - RAW Leadership Interviews Michael McCormack MP
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Michael McCormack MP has come from growing up in a small rural NSW town to being Leader of the National Party and holding numerous Ministerial positions in parliament. In 2018 Michael was sworn in as Australia's 18th Deputy Prime Minister. In this exclusive interview Michael will share his Leadership journey, the ups and downs, alongside the highs …
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WTF!!! Leading with Love - are you mad? That was one of the reactions that I have had when I suggested to someone that they bring more Love in to their Leadership. Leading with Love is one of the most powerful ways that we can Lead within our teams and our worlds. Some people think that there is no place for Love in Leadership and that it is a sign…
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Ego plays a massive part in our lives as Human Beings. Many people define the Ego as being big headed or making it all about themselves, we often hear comments such as "He is very egotistical" or "She is full of herself" What I would like to share in this Podcast is a different perspective on the Ego, what it is, why do we have it, and how does it …
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Recruitment and Retention are very hot topics right now within Leadership. Certainly in Rural NSW there is a massive shortage of people available to fill positions and even more, the problem of retention is even bigger. Why? Because businesses are screaming out for new employees as they grow and expand after Covid and employees are now hand picking…
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Ep 21 - RAW Leadership Interviews Claire Markwick
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You will not want to miss this RAW deep dive into what Leadership is. In this Podcast I am joined by Claire Markwick who is a very successful Leader in many areas of her life. Claire shares her insights, struggles and through her openness and RAWness during this interview, Claire really helps to define what Leadership is… This is an open and honest…
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Ep20 - RAW Leadership Interviews Daniel Donebus
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Today in the RAW Leadership Podcast I am joined by Daniel Donebus who has worked himself from a very humble upbringing to being Director in a Private Investment Group. This interview is full of ‘golden nuggets’ that will assist any young, aspiring Leader to grow and develop and there are even some very valuable lessons and reminders for the more ex…
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Ep19 - RAW Leadership Interviews Rakesh Gupta (25 Years of International Leadership Experience)
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Today in the RAW Leadership Podcast I am joined by Rakesh Gupta who has over 25 years of International Leadership. This is a fantastic interview where Rakesh shares how he was mentored as a young emerging Leader and how the lessons from his mentoring back then, he now uses in his role as a Leader and Mentor. Rakesh discusses the importance of “list…
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Growth does not happen by accident… However, do you have a frame work for your Personal & Professional growth and development? So many people do not and that is because they don’t know how to create a framework. In this podcast I will share with you a way that you can create a sustainable framework that will support your growth, both Professionally…
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Ep17 - RAW Leadership Interview Community Leader Rory McKenzie
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RAW Leadership Podcast welcomes Community Leader Rory McKenzie to the podcast this week. Rory is a Community Leader and has already achieved so much in such a short period of time. In this interview Rory shares his journey of Leadership and how through his desire to serve and give back he has been able to grow deeply within himself, which in turn h…
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Ep16 - Critical Choice Points for Leaders
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Everything we do is a choice. Our lives are defined by our choices, however, as a Leader….your choices define the lives of others. In this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast I share with you 5 Critical Choice Points that must be considered as we make choices and decisions as Leaders... Because, our choices, our decisions have massive ripple effe…
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Ep15 - Daniel Challis - From Gold Miner to Executive
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RAW Leadership Podcast interviews Daniel Challis who started his career in the gold mines of Perth and is now an Executive Member of the Board with Riverina Oils and Bio. Daniel shares his insights, tips, hints, as well as mistakes that he has made during his Leadership journey. The information shared in this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast w…
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Leaders need to be emotionally strong and have the emotional flexibility, adaptability and fitness to be able to recognise, understand and lead through emotional situations. In this podcast we discuss the 6 things that Emotionally Strong Leaders Do.... The purpose of sharing these 6 things is that as you listen to this Podcast you can calibrate whe…
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Ep13 - RAW Leadership interviews Rod Kendall
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RAW Leadership Podcast interviews the former Mayor of Wagga Wagga – Rod Kendall. Rod is an accomplished Leader within the Riverina area of NSW and through his 15 years of a Company owner and founder and his time served on the Wagga Wagga City Council and as Mayor, Rod has a wealth of Leadership experience that he shares in this Podcast. Join us now…
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There is so much uncertainty around right now. Australia is moving closer to this 80% vaccinated benchmark, which will trigger the start of "living with Covid" Understandably, this is causing heaps of uncertainty and in some cases a lot of anxiety and worry. Now, I am not here to answer the questions about what the new normal will look like.... But…
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It takes Courage to be a Leader, because as a Leader we are putting ourselves out there. As a Leader we need to embrace vulnerability and to put ourselves out there. For many this is too much and they never fulfill their Leadership potential. In this podcast I share 10 ways that we can develop our Courage and grow and strengthen our Courage. Becaus…
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Ep 10 - Frederick Marcoux – National Director of BNI Australia
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The RAW Leadership Podcast is extremely proud to welcome Frederick Marcoux to this week’s Podcast. Frederick is the National Director of BNI Australia and leads a team of over 400 BNI Directors who are operating right across Australia. Frederick’s team works with over 6,000 business owners and other like-minded professionals with the soul aim of he…
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Anyone can lead when the seas are calm and the winds are light.....However, when the storm rolls in, the waves are crashing, sails are ripping, crew are scared....it takes a great Leader to keep it all together and come out of the other side. Today's Podcast is about the 3 essentials "Human Skills" that a Leader needs to master to ensure that they …
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Ep 8 - How to Increase Your Influence as a Leader
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Leadership is all about Influence..... If you have no influence, you are not a Leader... In this podcast, I share with you the 5 layers of Influence. Through understanding each layer and know which areas you need to focus upon and develop, you will be able to "level up" and enhance your ability to influence those around you. You will find the infor…
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In this episode we are joined by the Riverina Member of Parliament Dr Joe McGirr.... Don't worry, this is not about politics in any way....this is purely about Leadership. Dr Joe has had a very broad spectrum of Leadership roles and has become a Leader of his people, representing their needs in the Australian Parliament. Hear Dr Joe's Leadership st…
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As Leaders we can offer suffer from a Loss of Confidence or feel discouraged. This is more common than you would imagine, and I am sure if you are in any sort of Leadership role you will have experienced this numerous times. How do you bounce back from these losses of confidence? In this podcast we explore 5 strategies that we can use to help us to…
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Leaders are constantly telling me that they don't have enough time... Even more, they always moan about how their team wastes time. As Leaders we have pressures to hit deadlines, meet KPI's and save time. As Paul Myers said "Time is usually wasted in the same way each day" Join me in this Podcast where I share with you some perspectives about how w…
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Ep 4 - Teash Inteview "The Essence of Leadership"
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Teash talks frankly about the "Essence of Leadership" & "Leadership of Self" in this RAW Leadership Podcast. Teash - Founder of Success in Mind has worked in multi-million-dollar businesses and has been an integral part of the leadership team that has led to the success of those around her. Teash is the epitome of what a Leader is, caring, supporti…
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If we are going to truly be a great Leader, we must first learn how to connect with our followers. In this short and very to the point (call it RAW if you like) Podcast, I share with you the concept / flow that if followed will create a connection on a very deep level. A connection that will engender trust and respect. I would love to hear your tho…
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In this podcast, I break down what the purpose of the RAW Leadership podcast is. Why it is being produced and the aim of the desired outcome. Leadership has long been a passion of mine and I have 1st hand recognised the difference that good Leadership can have.....I have also experienced the impact of poor Leadership too. Join me in this Podcast wh…
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Kerwin Rae - Australia's leading business strategiest and perfomance specialist talks exculsively to RAW Leadership in the Podcast. Kerwin shares his experiences, insights, thoughts, hints and tips about his Leadership journey. This is a great RAW insight into Leadership in life and business. #rawleadership #stevebarker #leadership #kerwinrae Do yo…
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To kick start the RAW Leadership Podcast, I could think of no better way than sharing with you an interview I did with Warrant Officer (WO) Ken Robertson OAM. WO Robertson was awarded the OAM for meritorious performance of duty on operations as the Command Warrant Officer of Joint Task Force 633, while deployed to the Middle East Region during the …
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