168 The importance of kindness in leadership with Rory Byrne

Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen on iTunes here. Listen on Spotify here. Former CEO of Seafood and Maritime Training, Rory Byrne, has simple leadership approaches: be kind, listen more, and don't be too hard on yourself. In an industry that can be volatile and complex, these simple approaches have proven to be the best way to handle complex people stuff. In this interview we unpack the nuance of these approaches and see how difficult it is to 'do simple'. 👉🏼 Want to share your experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. Why you should listen: Leadership is influence, but it's got to be for the right reasons - for the greater good Why listening is an underrated skill in leadership and what can be the fallout if you do it badly How beliefs are fact proof, and how you might persuade others when their beliefs are entrenched We explore: What core beliefs have sustained Rory through his leadership roles How surprising it is that people can mis-read your communication and intentions Rory's approach to retirement and the best advice he ever adapted in leadership *** SHOWNOTES: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/rorybyrne About Rory: Rory arrived in Tasmania from the UK in his youth. From public service, to restauranter, Rory followed into fishing then aquaculture. He has held various roles from EO to Manager and CEO in the organisation that has been the Fishing Industry Training Board, then Seafood Training Tasmania and ultimately Seafood and Maritime Training. At his retirement earlier in 2020, the organisation has 10 full time staff and 20 casual staff and was the dominant provider of training for the Tasmanian Seafood Industry. *** Related Episodes: E166 - How to perform under extreme pressure with CEO David Inall E126 - How to be wise, compassionate and peaceful - Cindy Wigglesworth E91 - How to be a successful CEO, Andrew Spencer, CEO Australian Pork Limited *** About your podcast host, Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com