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Episode 84: What Does The Situation Need From Me with Cameron Schwab

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In this episode of the Stronger Sales Team Podcast, host Ben Wright explores the complex realm of leadership and team management with Cameron Schwab, a distinguished figure in the Australian Football League (AFL) and an accomplished corporate leader. Cameron offers valuable insights drawn from his extensive career, which included several challenging roles as CEO of various AFL clubs. The conversation centres on the fundamental attributes of leadership, the necessity of maintaining self-composure in challenging circumstances, and the significant influence of personal integrity and awareness in navigating teams through adversity.

About the Guest:

Cameron Schwab is a prominent figure in sports management, widely recognised for his tenure as CEO of several AFL clubs, including Melbourne, Richmond, and Fremantle. He began his career as a recruiter for the Melbourne Football Club and made history as the youngest CEO of an AFL club at just 24 years old. Beyond his impressive achievements in sports, Cameron is also a talented artist currently pursuing Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts. Additionally, he founded DesignCEO, a consultancy dedicated to leadership and team development, showcasing his commitment to fostering effective leadership in various contexts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cameron Schwab highlights a technique where he writes down what each moment in a negotiation or a meeting requires from him, focusing on traits like calmness, humility, kindness, and bravery.

  • Leadership is about managing the most challenging and ambiguous situations effectively, not just about fulfilling a role.

  • The impact of having strong, insightful support systems—like family or mentors—during tough times can profoundly affect a leader’s performance and mindset.

  • Building relationships that combine personal integrity with insightful advice can create meaningful, productive support networks.

  • Maintaining a balance between professional demands and personal wellbeing is crucial for sustained leadership effectiveness.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

0:58 Guest Introduction

3:35 Players are Leaders

7:10 What The Situation Requires From Me

13:26 Having Good People Around You

23:29 Guest's Socials

25:24 Outro

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In this episode of the Stronger Sales Team Podcast, host Ben Wright explores the complex realm of leadership and team management with Cameron Schwab, a distinguished figure in the Australian Football League (AFL) and an accomplished corporate leader. Cameron offers valuable insights drawn from his extensive career, which included several challenging roles as CEO of various AFL clubs. The conversation centres on the fundamental attributes of leadership, the necessity of maintaining self-composure in challenging circumstances, and the significant influence of personal integrity and awareness in navigating teams through adversity.

About the Guest:

Cameron Schwab is a prominent figure in sports management, widely recognised for his tenure as CEO of several AFL clubs, including Melbourne, Richmond, and Fremantle. He began his career as a recruiter for the Melbourne Football Club and made history as the youngest CEO of an AFL club at just 24 years old. Beyond his impressive achievements in sports, Cameron is also a talented artist currently pursuing Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts. Additionally, he founded DesignCEO, a consultancy dedicated to leadership and team development, showcasing his commitment to fostering effective leadership in various contexts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cameron Schwab highlights a technique where he writes down what each moment in a negotiation or a meeting requires from him, focusing on traits like calmness, humility, kindness, and bravery.

  • Leadership is about managing the most challenging and ambiguous situations effectively, not just about fulfilling a role.

  • The impact of having strong, insightful support systems—like family or mentors—during tough times can profoundly affect a leader’s performance and mindset.

  • Building relationships that combine personal integrity with insightful advice can create meaningful, productive support networks.

  • Maintaining a balance between professional demands and personal wellbeing is crucial for sustained leadership effectiveness.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

0:58 Guest Introduction

3:35 Players are Leaders

7:10 What The Situation Requires From Me

13:26 Having Good People Around You

23:29 Guest's Socials

25:24 Outro

Rate, Review, & Follow

If you’re liking what you’re hearing, make sure you ‘follow’ the show wherever you listen to your podcasts…so you never miss an episode!
I’d also love to hear what you think, so drop us a review after you close that next deal…tell me what you’re liking, and what you want more of so I can look to cover it in a future episode.

  continue reading

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