Ep18: Leadership, Legacy and the Business of Mining with Jim Walker, Chair of Diggers & Dealers.

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Walker—industry veteran with over 45 years of board and executive experience across mining, construction, and agriculture. Jim is Chair of Austin Engineering, the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum, WA State Training Board, and the Motor Museum of WA, and was recently installed as Grand Master of the Freemasons of WA. With a career spanning some of WA’s most influential organisations, Jim shares insights on leadership, legacy, and the evolution of the mining sector. A must-listen conversation with one of the most respected figures in Australian business. David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ Jim Walker 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-walker-95733b53/ ivy & gecko  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko     Timecodes: (0:00) Acknowledgment and Introduction (2:20) Reconnecting with an Old Friend (2:51) Career Journey and Early Influences (12:31) Leadership Philosophy and Practices (19:20) Challenges and Learning in Leadership (21:36) Importance of Training and Development (23:19) New Training Initiatives (23:56) Focus on School-Level Vocational Training (26:27) Mining Industry's Image Problem (27:45) Culture Development in Business (30:46) Hiring for Values (35:27) Leadership and Personal Values (37:17) Word Association Game (41:04) Final Thoughts and Reflections Follow Hearts & Mines 🌐 LinkedIn  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearts-mines   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.