Staz: The Hard Road Will Take You Home

In this conversation, Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker, a former UK Special Forces operator, discusses the qualities that make Special Forces special and the rigorous selection process. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and decision-making in high-pressure situations. Staz shares a personal experience of conflict within a team and the lessons learned from poor leadership. He also highlights the significance of continuous learning and the need for a humble and open mindset. In this conversation, Staz shares insights on leadership, self-reflection, and fatherhood. He emphasizes the importance of leading by example and being proficient in what you ask others to do. Staz also discusses his personal journey of self-reflection and the challenges of being a good father. He highlights the need to inspire and guide children to be the best versions of themselves. Additionally, Staz talks about his book, 'The Hard Road Will Take You Home,' which combines military, business, and personal experiences. He also introduces ThruDark, a technical outdoor apparel brand.TakeawaysSpecial Forces operators are selected based on their exceptional physical and mental abilities, as well as their ability to work effectively in small teams.Effective communication, trust, and accountability are crucial for high-performing teams in Special Forces.Conflict within a team can be resolved through clear communication, active listening, and a focus on the mission.Leadership in Special Forces requires earning respect, giving and receiving feedback, and making informed decisions.Maintaining a humble and open mindset, constantly learning, and embracing challenges are key to personal and professional growth. Leadership requires leading by example and being proficient in what you ask others to do.Self-reflection is important for personal growth and improvement.Being a good father involves constant self-evaluation and striving to be the best version of oneself.Inspiring and guiding children to be passionate, purposeful, and kind is crucial.The book 'The Hard Road Will Take You Home' combines military, business, and personal experiences to help readers be the best versions of themselves.ThruDark offers technical outdoor apparel designed, developed, and tested by experienced military professionals.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background03:02What Makes Special Forces Special11:46Leadership and Teams in Special Forces19:19Dealing with Conflict in High-Pressure Situations26:09Giving and Receiving Feedback35:45Lessons Learned from Poor Leadership40:36Gaining Confidence and the White Belt Mentality43:10Leading by Example45:39Self-Reflection and Personal Growth48:13Being a Good Father53:02Parenting Challenges57:52Inspiring and Guiding Children58:28The Book: The Hard Road Will Take You Home01:03:50ThruDark: Technical Outdoor ApparelTo find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: [email protected] Web: www.livingbrave.com

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Welcome to ‘Leadership Bites’, with your host Guy Bloom. I have conversations with amazing people who impact on the world around them . Always about leadership and hopefully in such a way as to reinforce the good you do and to bring challenge to the things you might be able to calibrate. All links for Guy: www.livingbrave.com