E19 - Simon Taufel - Howzat

Send us Fan MailSimon James Arthur Taufel, (born 21 January, 1971)* is a former Australian cricket umpire who was earlier a member of the ICC Elite umpire panel. He won five consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards between 2004 and 2008, and was generally considered to have been the best umpire in the world during his time. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 26 September 2012, after the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 final. He subsequently worked as the ICC's Umpire Performance and Training Manager until October 2015. In 2020 he joined the Channel Seven commentary team as an expert commentator for the 2020/21 test series.Here is a masterclass from one of the greatest umpires from the field of Cricket. Insights, Simon Taufel shares is beyond the game of cricket and what he calls as transferable skills. We discuss a broad range of topics - Importance of preparation, what makes a great team, compete with yourself and raise the bar. Do not waste food, time, talent and opportunity. *source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_TaufelIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below,https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eTimestamps from the episodeSuccess leaves trails - 2:50Commitment vs Training - 7:25Importance of Focus - 10:00Attributes of a great team - 15:44Leadership traits in defining moments - 20:34Advice to young people - 26:09Key quotes and references from the episode: Life is a journey and we are all work in progressAlways leave the game in a better position than you found itGreat team is not about a team of champions it’s a champion teamDo what you love and love what you doDon’t count the days make the days countWebsite - Integrity Values LeadershipSimon’s book - Finding the gapsWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher,  Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleNext episode - April 23.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet? - Give it a go geni.us/istbookAvailable on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify