Lead From the Side
When you're at the top, you need to know how to Lead from the Side.
Join host Spencer Kassimir as he interviews the biggest names in professional sport from around the world, to learn what it takes to lead from the side.
Just as the head coach, CEO, and president of the team are not on the field when the players step into the spotlight, top leaders know how to lead from all angles.
Leading in a CRISIS? Leading during times of INNOVATION? This show provides insight into how seasoned leaders in the pressure cooker industry of sports are able to effectively influence and mobilise their teams, while achieving their goals and meeting milestones.
Email: leadfromtheside@gmail.com
Twitter: @BallsOutPhD, @leadfromtheside
Linked In: Lead From the Side
YouTube: @LeadFromTheSide
This podcast is produced by Spencer Kassimir, edited by Ryan Marshal and partnered with the AFL's Western Bulldogs.
Lead From the Side
Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans Revisited
In this episode, we chat about leadership in an in depth interview featuring current Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans.
Marks previous roles include Director of Rugby at Saracens FC; CEO of Harlequins FC (during the London Broncos/Harlequins RLFC effort); CEO of Melbourne Storm; Chairman of Vitality Netball Super League and CEO of Global Rapid Rugby.
Mark also played first XVs for Saracens FC and was their forwards coach.
In this episode, we discuss Mark's story on pivoting from player to coach and then administrator, as well as how he has adjusted his leadership tactics to suit the culture he would be moving into across multiple sports and countries. Mark shares valuable insight into his personal failed attempts along with successes.
0:40 - The beginning: transition from player to today
1:40 - The early days of pro rugby
2:35 - Several codes and their markets, and growth opportunities
8:45 - His time at the Harlequins and Broncos
10:30 - Market expansion possibilities and challenges
12:30 - Biggest Innovation
15:00 - Biggest failed attempt
16:10 - Cultural differences between codes and countries
18:00 - What's going on, and business advice
Email: leadfromtheside@gmail.com
Twitter: @BallsOutPhD, @leadfromtheside
Linked In: Lead From the Side
YouTube: @LeadFromTheSide
This podcast is produced by Spencer Kassimir, edited by Ryan Marshal.
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