Leaders within Queensland Rugby

Let's hear from Steve and Jane Wilson, two influential leaders immersed in providing a positive direction for rugby.

Steve is the QRU Foundation Chair. Aiming high, setting a goal and bringing the team along on the bus to get there is part of his style of leadership from a life in business.

As a Rugby Australia Board Director, Jane sees "boards as the ultimate team."

Hans Pearson is a strong advocate of grassroots rugby and invests directly through sponsorship by his company StoreLocal.

He also has a voice at the boardroom table of Rugby Australia.

He has an engaging story of his life in rugby and the leadership style he feels brings out the best in the teams he is associated with. Let's hear from our latest podcast guest.

As a shy youngster, the value of good mentors and evolving skills as a leader have been highly valued by Professor Mark Harvey, QUT Vice-President, Engagement.

Being able to now have a positive influence on the development of young leaders is of major satisfaction for the figure at the head of QUT's link with the QRU as educational partner.

Listen to Mark's philosophies on leadership.

Having trust in good people around you, rather than micro-managing, is a trait of good leadership, according to Sarah Zeljko, the Energy Queensland Chair and QRU Board Director.

Having frank and fearless conversations must be had to be a strong leader. Hear from Sarah as our latest podcast guest.

Jason Greehlagh is General Manager of the University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. He has adapted lessons from his background in sports marketing and strategy to lead one of Queensland's top clubs. Listen to his take on leadership as our latest podcast guest.

Former Reds captain Shannon Parry has stepped into a head coaching role with the QAS Sevens Academy where she is shaping the Next Gen talent in rugby sevens.

As a decorated Wallaroo and 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist, she is a powerful role model who always wants to relate to the person first not the player.

Listen to her take on leadership and connecting with young minds.

As a Principal of Buildcorp, Josephine Sukkar knows the value of developing young leaders through a structured cadet training program.

She never played rugby but greatly values the leadership skills the game develops.

Hear from our latest podcast guest on her journey through rugby and leadership.

Brett Clark is Chair of the Queensland Rugby Union and Queensland Ballet.

He has brought skills from his business life as Managing Partner Queensland/Northern NSW Chemist Warehouse to drive innovation.

Hear from our latest podcast guest, whose leadership extends to being a Director Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.