Stephen Lester’s perspective on Australian culture is enlightening.  As a Canadian living in Australia, Stephen’s observations on mateship, humour and how Aussies care for each other are insightful.  Stephen also provides us with a thought-provoking perspective on leadership during the Covid 19 period.  The importance of daily contact, the difficulty of having to stand employees down, ‘letting go’ to allow his team to assist him in leading, seeing the opportunity in a crisis and the power of a ‘Can Do’ attitude.  Stephen’s leadership journey in a multinational company is compelling. There is a lot of luck involved, seize the opportunity!