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著者： Steve Barker
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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 Royal Air Force all over the world I have a vast array of experiences and skills in "People". I lived in cultures for years on end and had to observe and learn how to communicate and influence effectively with those around me. I will interview Business Leading experts and we will dive into their experiences and lessons so we can all learn from them. The RAW Leadership Podcast is here to support you to become the very Best Leader you can be.© 2026 RAW Leadership マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • Ep 50 - Why People Don't Think Like You Do

    Ep 50 - Why People Don't Think Like You Do
    2026/06/23

    In this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast, Steve Barker explores the hidden gap between technical expertise and people leadership.

    Discover why understanding human behaviour, emotional intelligence, workplace relationships and leadership capability is essential for improving communication, team performance, employee engagement and organisational culture.

    Steve shares practical insights into the universal patterns of human behaviour, the frustration cycle that many leaders experience, and why HR professionals, People & Culture teams, business coaches and leadership coaches often struggle to achieve lasting change without strong leadership skills.

    Learn how greater self-awareness, psychological safety and a deeper understanding of people can transform leadership effectiveness and workplace performance.

    Hello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker….

    As we get started today, I encourage you to also visit my Leadership Website… https://www.stevebarker.com.au and my Facebook Group - Audacious Leadership where you will find heaps more resources, insights and strategies that will help you grow your Leadership skills.

    Steve

    Thank you for joining me for this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast and if you are enjoying the content that I am sharing and if you are curious about how you can reach the next Level in your Leadership quickly...

    Contact me at steve@stevebarker.com.au or go to my website stevebarker.com.au

    I look forward to hearing from you very soon ….

    Steve

    To discover more about Steve Barker (host) and RAW Leadership, please check out the link below which is jam packed with free insights, hints, tips, hacks and Leadership Strategies that will help you Lead even more effectively and remove a lot of the stress from Leadership.

    Steve Barker - RAW Leadership
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    21 分
  • Ep 49 - Leadership Would Be Easier If It Wasn't For The People

    Ep 49 - Leadership Would Be Easier If It Wasn't For The People
    2026/06/02
    Leadership would be easy if it wasn't for the people... or would it?In this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast, Steve Barker explores why most leadership challenges are actually people-understanding challenges. Drawing on a powerful story from his time as a Royal Air Force Drill Sergeant, Steve shares how curiosity, emotional intelligence and understanding human behaviour can transform the way we lead.Discover why people aren't the problem... misunderstanding them is.Topics include leadership development, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, communication, psychological safety and the power of adapting your leadership style to the people around you.Summary of Podcast:I've heard that statement hundreds of times throughout my leadership career."Leadership would be easy if it wasn't for the people."If I'm honest, I've said it myself.After more than 30 years of leadership experience across the military and civilian sectors, I've discovered something interesting...The people aren't usually the problem.More often than not, the challenge lies in our understanding of people.The Leadership Mistake Most Leaders MakeMany leaders are promoted because they are technically competent.They're excellent operators, tradespeople, clinicians, engineers, supervisors or business owners.However, very few receive formal leadership development that teaches them how to understand human behaviour.They learn processes.They learn systems.They learn compliance.But they rarely learn how people think, communicate, respond to pressure, process change, or become motivated.This gap in understanding often creates workplace culture challenges, communication breakdowns, conflict and reduced team performance.A Lesson I Learned In The Royal Air ForceDuring my time as a Drill Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, I was responsible for training over 150 recruits.One recruit continually struggled with something that appeared simple.He couldn't consistently salute with the correct hand.Despite repeated coaching and instruction, he would repeatedly mirror the instructor and use the wrong hand.Initially, it would have been easy to label him as difficult, disengaged or incapable.Instead, I became curious.After speaking with another instructor, I discovered the recruit had characteristics consistent with dyspraxia, a neurological condition that affects coordination and spatial awareness.The issue wasn't that the recruit was unwilling to learn.The issue was that I didn't yet understand how he processed information.Once I changed my approach and positioned myself beside him instead of directly in front of him, everything changed.The training worked.The recruit succeeded.The frustration disappeared.The problem wasn't the recruit.The problem was my understanding of the recruit.Why Emotional Intelligence MattersThis experience reinforced one of the most important leadership lessons I've ever learned.Great leadership begins with emotional intelligence.Emotional intelligence allows leaders to:•Develop greater self-awareness•Improve communication skills•Build trust•Create psychological safety•Navigate difficult conversations•Adapt their leadership style to different peopleThe best leaders don't expect everyone to think like them.They learn how to connect with different personalities, communication styles and behavioural preferences.This is one of the foundations of effective leadership capability development.The Five Human Behaviour Challenges Leaders FaceEvery leadership coach has seen these challenges repeatedly.1. People Think DifferentlyNot everyone processes information the same way.What seems obvious to one person may not be obvious to another.2. People Are Motivated DifferentlyWhat drives one team member may have little impact on another.Understanding motivation is essential for employee engagement and staff retention.3. People Communicate DifferentlyMany workplace conflicts occur because people communicate in different ways and misunderstand each other's intentions.4. People Respond To Change DifferentlyPeople don't always resist change.More often, they resist uncertainty.Strong leadership communication can significantly reduce anxiety during periods of change.5. Conflict Often Comes From MisunderstandingMany workplace culture issues are not caused by bad people.They're caused by different expectations, communication styles and behavioural preferences colliding.The Ripple Effect Of LeadershipEvery interaction a leader has creates a ripple.Every conversation.Every decision.Every piece of feedback.Every assumption.When leaders approach people with judgement, that ripple spreads.When leaders approach people with curiosity, understanding and empathy, that ripple spreads too.This is what I call the Shadow and Ripple Effect of Leadership.Leadership influences culture whether we realise it or not.Two Practical Actions You Can Implement Today1. Replace Judgement With CuriosityOne of the most powerful questions a leader can ask is:"What might...
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  • Ep 48 - Kristy Smith - Virtual Elves - Interview

    Ep 48 - Kristy Smith - Virtual Elves - Interview
    2025/10/16

    Authentic Leadership for Remote Workforce Excellence

    Today on the RAW Leadership Podcast, I interview Kristy Smith from Virtual Elves.

    Kristy shares insights from her vast experience in Leadership and we explore the tricky world of Delegation and some of the pitfalls Leaders fall into when delegating or even considering delegating tasks to others.

    Kristy Smith is an accomplished business leader and founder of Virtual Elves, a pioneering multi-award winning, virtual assistant and outsourcing company that has transformed how businesses operate and scale in Australia and globally.

    With a talent for strategy and an innate understanding of efficient business systems, Kristy has guided countless entrepreneurs and companies to profitable, sustainable growth through the power of remote teams and process optimisation.

    Since founding Virtual Elves in 2009, she has grown the business from a solo venture to an international team of more than 85 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers, and remote professionals, delivering solutions to clients across various industries. Kristy is recognised for her approachable, honest advice and practical strategies, often sharing lessons learned from her own business evolution. Her leadership is characterised by empowering others—mentoring business owners to embrace delegation, adopt innovative tools, and foster high-trust remote cultures.

    To discover more about Kristy and to book a exploration call with her, please check out her website - https://virtualelves.com.au/

    Kristy Smith Bio


    Hello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker….

    As we get started today, I encourage you to also visit my Leadership Website… https://www.stevebarker.com.au and my Facebook Group - Audacious Leadership where you will find heaps more resources, insights and strategies that will help you grow your Leadership skills.

    Steve

    Thank you for joining me for this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast and if you are enjoying the content that I am sharing and if you are curious about how you can reach the next Level in your Leadership quickly...

    Contact me at steve@stevebarker.com.au or go to my website stevebarker.com.au

    I look forward to hearing from you very soon ….

    Steve

    To discover more about Steve Barker (host) and RAW Leadership, please check out the link below which is jam packed with free insights, hints, tips, hacks and Leadership Strategies that will help you Lead even more effectively and remove a lot of the stress from Leadership.

    Steve Barker - RAW Leadership
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    47 分
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