E35 | Toolkit for Turbulence with Graham Winter

Graham Winter is a renowned psychologist, consultant, and best-selling author. He has worked with elite organisations, including Australian Olympic Teams, the ICC Academy, and Think One Team Consulting, focusing on leadership and high performance.  Graham dives into the chaos and challenges of leading in high-pressure environments, as he shares practical tips to help leaders thrive amid uncertainty. He champions the power of debriefing, self-care, and balancing tasks with people – a “battle rhythm,” as he calls it. His ADEP framework (Achieve, Develop, Enjoy, Partner) is a no-nonsense way to dodge burnout and keep energy levels up.  He’s big on leaders being more coach-like, asking better questions, and building environments where success feels inevitable. His parting wisdom? People first, tasks close behind.  Takeaways  Leaders must prioritise self-care to sustain performance and prevent burnout.  Balance tasks and people to create a meaningful, sustainable work environment.  The ADEP framework supports energy, growth, and resilience in high-demand environments.  Regular debriefs enhance learning, adaptability, and alignment within teams.  Leaders should coach, not dictate, to foster collaboration and growth.  Structured rhythms help manage tasks and maintain focus during turbulence.  Self-awareness helps leaders adapt behaviour under pressure and avoid reactive tendencies.  Effective teams continuously align, collaborate, and learn like high-performing athletes or military units.  Focus on essentials and eliminate distractions for better decision-making and results.  “People first, task close behind” ensures both engagement and productivity.  Follow Graham Winter https://www.thinkoneteam.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-winter-b4b5a59/  Graham’s books Toolkit for Turbulence https://amzn.to/4aeK85m Think one Team https://amzn.to/4g5bUms Mindful Cricket https://amzn.to/407GXrG First be Nimble https://amzn.to/40x919q The Man Who Cured the Performance Review https://amzn.to/3DTFUEd Books recommended:  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown https://amzn.to/4jsuozQ  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners  Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/  Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO. Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.  Follow me: on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth  Enjoying the show? Leave a review Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.