EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 24 MIN
Invest in Your Habits and Routines for Stronger Discipline and Leadership with Les Wikiriwhi
from Tradies Who Lead · host Blue Leader
Backing yourself to show up as a leader takes more than a title – it takes the discipline to keep showing up when no one’s making you.Les Wikiriwhi came up through the tools and founded Stand-Up Recruitment, a Trans-Tasman company helping Kiwi tradies build a better future in Australia. He’s honest about the early struggles and the habits that keep him consistent.In this conversation, we get into:• The discipline it takes to lead from the front• How to handle pressure and take ownership of your next move• The behaviours that build trust with the people around you• The mindset shifts that help you unlock your best selfChapters:0:00 Meet Les Wikiriwhi1:53 Set A Strong Leadership Example4:19 Accepting Leadership Responsibility5:10 Leading Without Certainty7:12 Supporting Kiwis to Move to Australia8:51 Finding Your Purpose to Handle Challenges10:46 Building Discipline and Mindset14:02 Embracing Total Responsibility16:37 Normalising Mistakes in the Trades18:21 How Leaders Set the Culture21:08 Lead Yourself First23:19 Wrap UpFollow Tradies Who Lead on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok for more from the Tradies Who Lead community. Tradies Who Lead is powered by Blue Leader. If you're looking for support in building leadership skills within your team, reach out here. Or download our free eBook: 5 Things Every Tradie Needs to Know About LeadershipIf you want to connect with Les or Stand Up Recruitment, you can reach them via:Website: https://standuprecruitment.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-wikiriwhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DApnRxdQf/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/les_wikiriwhi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@les.wikiriwhi
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