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'Figgy'- former member of SERT (Special Emergency Response Team)- QLD Elite Police Tactical Group

May 18, 2020 · 47 min

About this episode

In this episode we discuss: - why SERT selection is more than just an assessment of fitness? - the importance of being a team player to get through SERT selection - why SERT focuses on individuals with the right attributes? - why culture and a strong culture creates a High Performance Team irrespective of whether Police, Military, sports or business? - the need for a common purpose - the clarity in terms of direction - being brutally honest to yourself and each other in regards to expectations - High Performers are the hardest critics - High Performers aren't easily offended - why you need humility? - continual assessment of yourself even when at the top- how do we stay here? - not being content with just hitting benchmarks - great leaders place the teams before themselves - great leaders are always supporting and encouraging - the importance of composure in a high-stress situation with high stakes - taking ownership for your decisions and actions- even if they were mistakes - why leadership has evolved? - understanding that how you talk to someone one day might be not the correct way the next day - the importance of greeting each other - why trust is so important? - human interaction is crucial - spending time and integrating with your people