EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 1H 5M
Career Reinvention and Fierce Care in Leadership
from Elephants in the Boardroom
Graeme Codrington and Dean Van Leeuwen are joined by Tony, a former professional rugby player who has successfully reinvented himself three times throughout his career. In this inspiring conversation, Tony shares his journey of transformation beyond professional sports and introduces the powerful concept of "fierce care" as a strategic imperative in business.In a world where transformation is happening at an unprecedented pace - the fastest since 100 years ago - Tony's story offers valuable insights for anyone navigating career transitions and organizational leadership. His philosophy on how treating people, suppliers, and stakeholders with genuine care becomes a competitive advantage provides actionable wisdom for today's business leaders.Key Topics DiscussedCareer Reinvention & TransformationTony's journey of reinventing himself three times beyond professional rugbyNavigating the transition from professional sports to business leadershipThe shelf life of careers and making strategic life decisionsSelf-awareness as a foundation for successful transformationFierce Care as Business StrategyThe concept of "fierce care" as a strategic imperative in businessHow genuine care for people, suppliers, and stakeholders drives performanceThe difference between exceptional and average organizational performanceMicro-behaviors that create competitive advantagesLeadership in Times of ChangeOperating in an era of enormous sharp transformationWhy everyone needs to learn how to reinvent themselvesThe importance of treating people well during periods of changeBuilding high-performing organizations through authentic leadershipFeatured GuestTony - Former professional rugby player who has successfully navigated multiple career reinventions, now focused on business leadership and the application of "fierce care" principles in organizational settings.Elephants in the Boardroom is powered by Achilles. Connect with Graeme and Dean:Connect with Graeme on LinkedIn here Email Dean at [email protected] you're interested in learning more about the 7 Grey Elephants and how they're transforming the world you can download TomorrowToday's white paper herewww.tomorrowtodayglobal.com/greyelephants TomorrowToday Consulting empowers forward-thinking organisations to not just anticipate the future, but to shape it. Staying ahead of the curve is critical, and we provide the visionary thinking and strategic execution you need to thrive.Email [email protected]
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