Leadership in Focus | 2. Reflection on 2022 Cove Challenge – My Most Important Leadership Lesson

In this special edition episode, RSM Jason Moriarty talks with Captain David Shaw, Warrant Officer Class Two Mark Wheeler, and Sergeant Poata Kaukau. They discuss leadership lessons that resonated with them and share their stories on developing leadership styles. From hearing out new ideas to active listening, and making the most out of collective knowledge. Hear some great perspectives and insight into leadership within the Australian Army! Captain David Shaw is an infantry officer currently serving as the Adjutant of the Queensland University Regiment. Captain Shaw recently completed three years (2018 – 2021) as a platoon commander at the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the unit’s rotation as the Ready Battle Group. Warrant Officer Class Two Mark Wheeler is a member of the Royal Australian Artillery currently serving as the Operations Warrant Officer of the Queensland University Regiment. Warrant Officer Wheeler has recently completed appointments as a battery sergeant major with the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery and as the Sergeant Major Instructor in Gunnery with 5th/11th Light Battery, 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. Sergeant Poata Kaukau is an infantry sergeant currently serving as the Operations Sergeant of the Queensland University Regiment. Sergeant Kaukau recently completed two years (2020 – 2021) as a military instructor at the School of Infantry. Prior to that Sergeant Kaukau was posted to the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2013 – 2019) during which time he deployed on Operation Highroad as a section commander.