The Unspoken Rules of High-Level Leadership with Trent Scherer, Shona Markham, and Shane Wembridge

What does it take to lead at the highest level of industrial operations without falling into the trap of silos, ego, or isolation? In this special roundtable on Leaders of Influence, Anton Guinea sits down with three top General Managers: Trent Scherer (Queensland Alumina Limited), Shona Markham (Rio Tinto - Boyne Smelters), and Shane Wembridge (Rio Tinto - Yarwun Refinery). Together, we unpack what it means to operate with a "First Team" mindset, why executive peer networks are critical in times of crisis, and how to build authentic, no-ego connections across organizations. 📌 In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your primary team as an executive is the leadership table, not your silo. How to role-model core company values so middle management actually follows suit. The game-changing value of having peer GMs you can call at 10 PM for real support. Why building high-trust relationships before you need them is the key to cross-industry success. 💬 What’s the biggest barrier to getting an executive team to function as one unit? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #LeadersOfInfluence #AntonGuinea #ExecutiveLeadership #RioTinto #QAL #GladstoneIndustry #LeadershipStrategy #BusinessMindset