Ameet Bains - 'Just be you'

For leaders, 'not knowing' is our greatest source of vulnerability. Leadership is in the business of ambiguity - if not for ambiguity, we don't need leadership. In this episode, Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains shares his journey from a kid of Indian heritage in 1980s Bendigo to leading one of the AFL's most respected clubs. His story reveals how authentic leadership isn't about having all the answers, but about having the courage to show who you really are, especially when you don't know what comes next. From taking racism to tribunal as a young amateur footballer, to navigating COVID's unprecedented challenges, to managing Luke Beveridge's contract renewal with remarkable grace - Ameet demonstrates that the best leaders create space for others to shine rather than inserting themselves where they don't belong. "I am only where I am because of the people who have supported me and invested in me," Ameet reflects. Sometimes the greatest strength is found in simply being who you are. Notebook ready. Play on!