What do childhood moments, family values, and hard-earned life lessons teach us about the kind of leader we become?In Part 2 of this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Andrew continues his chat with Steven Trotter—acclaimed education leader, author of The Art of Skimming Stones, and the 2025 Australian Education Awards winner for Primary School Principal of the Year , Government, to explore the deeper personal experiences that helped shape his leadership journey.Steven reflects on growing up in and around the family pub, where one night a violent incident involving a bikie nearly turned fatal. He was only young and in bed at the time, but what stayed with him was not the event itself, it was the way his father stepped in to protect him and shield the family from the chaos. That act of protection, strength, and calm leadership became something Steven has carried into adulthood, influencing the way he thinks about responsibility, care, and how leaders show up for others in difficult moments.This episode also explores Steven’s innovative SKIM model, along with practical insights on resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and empowering people to grow. It is a reflective and inspiring conversation about the life experiences that shape us, the values we inherit, and the importance of leading with humanity, courage, and intention.Passionate about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and understanding the deeper experiences that shape great leaders, this episode will leave you reflecting on your own journey and the people who helped form it.Part 2 is here now. What part of Steven’s story connected with you most, and who has shaped the way you lead, live, or support others? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and if this episode resonates with you, make sure you follow the show for more inspiring conversations.Connect with StevenWebsite: https://steventrotter.com.au/Book: The Art of Skimming Stones - https://buy.stripe.com/3cscOj61lgK92hqcMMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventrotter.leadership/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-trotter-44a75b161/Key Topics- The SKIM Model of Leadership- The importance of reflection and self-awareness- Building resilient and empowered teamsTakeaways- Effective leadership requires intentional reflection and self-awareness.- The SKIM model categorises team members to tailor leadership approaches.- Building a success team with capacity, culture, and context is crucial. - Leaders should own their mistakes and model vulnerability.- Confidence is seeing oneself as flawed yet capable, not arrogance.Chapters🔴 (00:00) Leadership in Times of Challenge and Crisis🔴 (12:12) Confidence, Arrogance, and the Leadership Balance🔴 (17:53) The SKIM Model and Personality in Leadership🔴 (25:05) The Diffusion of Innovation Model Explained🔴 (27:19) Introducing the SKIM Leadership Model🔴 (29:52) Understanding Team Dynamics and Leadership🔴 (35:05) Why Context, Capacity, and Culture Matter🔴 (38:47) The Meerkat Effect: Watching, Listening, Leading🔴 (42:53) Navigating Change and Building Momentum🔴 (47:25) The Power of Reflection in Leadership🔴 (53:36) Final Reflections and Leadership Advice🔴 (57:12) Thank You Steven - Come back soon! Everything Leading Our Own Way🪪 https://www.link.me/leadingourownway 🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com Proud Sponsors🤝 ESHU Skincare: https://www.eshuskincare.com/Listen to the Full Podcast Episode:🎧 Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6 📺 🎧 Apple: https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs 🎧 Amazon Music: https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay 📚Buy My Book 📚‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C Newsletters📰 https://substack.com/@leadingourownway#LeadingOurOwnWay #Steven Trotter #TheArtofSkimmingStones #LOOW
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