As the saying goes: things are easy until you get punched in the face. And this is exactly what leadership is in tough times. This week's guest knows this all too well, having navigated through one of the most challenging periods and crisis in Australian history. Brendan Stewart was Chairman of one of the largest organisations, the Australian Wheat Board, the chairman of the Grains Council of Australia and the vice-president of the National Farmers Federation, as well as CEO for Queensland's peak industry for sugar in Queensland, Canegrowers. From boardroom battles to national crises, our guest has faced it all. Their journey from executive leader and chair to now strategic advisor has equipped them with invaluable insights on resilience, decision-making under pressure, and maintaining team morale when the stakes are at their highest. What You'll Learn In this episode, we'll dive deep into: Strategies for maintaining clarity and focus when chaos and uncertainty happens How to attract and keep the best talents in a competitive market The 5 key aspects to building a culture that thrives under pressure The often-overlooked skills that separate great leaders from good ones during crises Practical tips for future-proofing your organisation against unforeseen challenges Connect with Brendan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-stewart-59053113 Learn more about The360Talent.Co ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise? Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my my book - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority 2.) Check out the *brand new* 32-min on-demand masterclass 3.) Get your personalised Authority Score with the free Scorecard 4.) Book your complimentary 20min Strategy Session 5.) Connect with Petra Zink on LinkedIn Check out all show notes and further resources over at https://www.impaccct.com