No Leader Has All the Answers

Glen Babington, CSC, is the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Technology Sydney, bringing extensive leadership experience across the military, corporate, water, education and consulting sectors. With a career spanning more than two decades, Glen has developed a leadership approach grounded in trust, people, conviction and the ability to adapt to different organisational cultures. From his time in the military to leading major organisational change, he shares lessons about what it really takes to lead people effectively. In this episode of the Leadership Performance Podcast, Glen shares the leadership lessons he has earned throughout his career, including why leaders should not try to have all the answers, the importance of trusting your team, and why understanding the culture around you is critical when leading change. He explains: ■ Why no leader has all the answers ■ Why trust is more important than authority ■ How leaders can delegate while maintaining a clear objective ■ Why people and teams are at the heart of effective leadership ■ Why leaders should not expect perfection from themselves ■ How to accept mistakes, adjust and keep moving forward ■ Why moving quickly means nothing if your people aren't ready ■ How to read and understand organisational culture ■ Why leaders need courage and conviction when driving change ■ The importance of developing the people around you ■ Why humility is essential for effective leadership ■ How leaders can create an environment where people feel supported and valued Disclaimer The views expressed by the guest are his own and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. Chapters 00:00 From Self-Doubt to Resilience 00:44 Meet the COO 01:32 Universities at an Inflection Point 02:58 From Mechanic to the Army 03:54 From Military to Civilian Leadership 05:38 Trust and Leadership by Intent 08:45 Onboarding and Culture Fit 10:06 Planning and Building Momentum 11:48 A Merger Lesson on Speed 15:00 Reading Organisational Culture 16:42 Coaching Young Leaders 18:33 Conviction and the First Team 20:00 The Next 12 Months 22:05 Closing Thanks Follow Glen Babington, CSC LinkedIn: Glen Babington, CSC on LinkedIn University of Technology Sydney: University of Technology Sydney Follow Paul Findlay LinkedIn: Paul Findlay on LinkedIn REACH LX REACH LX Subscribe to the Leadership Performance Podcast Subscribe on YouTube Would you rather listen? Listen to the Leadership Performance Podcast on Spotify: Listen to this episode on Spotify