The CrewFusion Podcast

The Power of Leadership: Evolving Safety Culture in the Air Force

In this drive to work, I dive into the challenges and resistance to change in the Air Force safety system. Is it really resistance, or just a shift in language and mindset?
I also explore the impact of leadership styles—why some leaders inspire, while others create fear-driven workplaces. Plus, a quick stop for some bacon and egg rolls and a surprising lesson in workplace culture from a local bakery!
The shift from reactive to proactive safety
How leadership attitudes shape workplace culture
The long-term effects of fear-based leadership
Why psychological safety and emotional intelligence are key to innovation.
 
Disclaimer - The opinions I express in this vlog are my own and don't represent the opinions and views of the ADF.

When A Small Mistake Comes A Big Lesson

Have you ever seen a small mistake turn into a big lesson?
In this podcast, I share a story about a 3D printing mishap at a manufacturing company and how leadership’s response shaped the outcome.
We dive into the core principles of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP)—or as I like to call them, Human and Organisational Potential—and explore how these ideas can transform workplace culture, including in high-stakes environments like the military.
Join me as we unpack the importance of error tolerance, learning from failure, and how systems shape behaviour. Let’s rethink safety, leadership, and performance—because the way we respond to mistakes defines our success.
Disclaimer - The opinions I express in this vlog are my own and don't represent the opinions and views of the ADF.

Why It's Important To Empower Your Hardest Workers

From the early days of roughnecks heading west to drill holes in the ground to the evolution of systems that empower them to work smarter, not harder—I explore why humans thrive when given the opportunity to learn.
In this podcast, I break down how we can shift from just "doing the job" to truly understanding and improving it. If we’re already working, why aren’t we learning from it?
Disclaimer - The opinions I express in this podcast are my own and don't represent the opinions and views of the ADF.

Waiting On An Accident To Happen? Why Human Mindset Has Not Changed Since The Industrial Age.

Join me on my drive to work as I discover the importance of proactive learning in our daily routines.
Today's podcast wonders why we always wait for accidents to happen before making changes and how we can shift towards learning from everyday experiences to enhance safety and performance.
Why do Learning Teams and STKY conversations make going to work way more fun.
 
 
Disclaimer - The opinions I express in this vlog are my own and don't represent the opinions and views of the ADF.

Why Does Air Force Need To Review The Way It Does Safety?

My first podcast where I bang on about ways to install an Operational learning mindset in the RAAF and how excited I am about giving it a crack.  Do we need to review how we measure safety and what we can do to get after a better way to build capacity in our awesome workforce?
 
Disclaimer - The opinions I express in this vlog are my own and don't represent the opinions and views of the ADF.