Leadership Counts
A healthy dose of business sport and life. Successful businessmen and great mates, Roger Vertannes and Colin Cuthbert from EOS Worldwide team up for the Leadership Counts podcast. In each episode Rog and Col will peel back the curtain on their experiences in business, sport and life with relatable and engaging stories to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Leadership Counts is available to download for free whenever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
In this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast, Rog & Col take us through their experiences as EOS implementers.
They discuss what they see in the initial stages, what is the most challenging part of assessing a business accountability chart, picking the right time to delegate to elevate, the true value of simplification, and the power of scorecards.
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Today on the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col compare football to business as they reflect on childhood games of World Cup Singles & Doubles.
They also chat about understanding how to play the game, the definition of a team, how to pass a ball, who helps you score, and avoiding the blame game.
Reference material:
Together is Better - Simon Sinek
The EOS Life - Gino Wickman
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In this very special episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col answer some burning questions on business, sport, and life from the listening audience.
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On this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col tackle the all important topic of money.
They discuss the shift from cash flow to click flow and why cash still matters, their early experiences managing money, scarcity versus abundance, the five key numbers in business, and the 50/30/20 rule.
Reference material:
The Barefoot Investor - Scott Pape
The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel
Bro...
Rog and Col are joined on this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast by Vault Cloud COO, Joe Ruggero.
They chat about Joe's family background and his inbuilt work ethic, the sage piece of advice given to him by his mother, landing a role with a start-up company in New York, his natural bent towards leadership, and moment of clarity delivered to him by his junior football coach.
Reference material...
Today on the Leadership Counts podcast, Rog and Col are joined by Amplify Wealth Management founder, Tanya Carlson.
They discuss Tanya's career journey to date, busting the myth around work/life balance, what people are after when consulting a financial adviser, intergenerational wealth transfer, why budgeting is hard, and the most dangerous thing to do when it comes to money.
Reference material:
Atomic Habits - ...
Rog and Col are joined on this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast by Mike Britton, founder of the Pillars.
They chat about Mike's upbringing in South Africa, struggling to find his feet after emigrating to Australia at 17 years of age, how his entrepreneurial journey began, what mantra drove his business and personal relationships, and the power of joining a men's group.
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In this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast, Rog & Col chat about being the bottleneck in your business.
Col reminds us about his infamous family holiday in Noosa, holding back the business by doing everything, letting go of the vine, trusting your staff, what you tolerate becomes your burden, how can I make myself redundant?, and adopting empowerment in every day life.
Reference material:
Who not how - D...
In today's episode of the Leadership Counts podcast, Rog & Col are joined by Managing Director of APSCo, Lesley Horsburgh.
They chat about Lesley being painfully shy as a child in England, the benefits of having 'hands off' parents, how she ended up in Australia on her own, how we best support an ageing workforce, the most common mistakes associated with hiring policies, and why comparison is the thief of joy.
Today on the Leadership Counts podcast Col reflects on one of his most vulnerable times during the early days of Covid.
He talks about the decisions and mistakes he made as he tried to keep his business going, the thoughts running through his mind, going into survival mode, the lessons learned, and being so close, yet so far, from his family.
Reference material:
People: Dare to build an intentional culture - Mark...
In today’s episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col discuss the topic of procrastination.
They chat about the excuses we tell ourselves, removing fear, living our ideal life, being clear with your vision, the value of having an external sounding board, defining what you want, why golf is the learning game, taking ownership, and the power of journaling.
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In this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col talk about making your own luck as Col takes us through a sliding door moment for him.
They also talk about the post-Covid lag, the secret behind sales, just being nice, and bridging the gap between work and family.
Reference material:
The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins
The Courage to Be Disliked - Fumitake Koga
The Mel Robbins podcast
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Today on the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col will cover the topic of relationships and communication.
They discuss how to build relationships quickly, being on the same wave length as others, the value of asking deeper questions, building trust, how delivering the truth leads to open and honest feedback, the growth that comes from ‘tough love’, trying not to judge other people, staying curious, keeping di...
In this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col talk about their podcast journey so far, control versus letting go, their experiences in coaching junior sport, the role parents need to play as spectators, tips for ‘John’, and ROI (return on impact).
Reference material:
Ken Robinson - You Tube Channel
Geno Wickman - Shine
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Today on the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col are joined by their first guest, Steve Tolen.
They discuss Steve’s early career in selling fish, moving into the recruitment industry, falling out with his father, needing a circuit breaker in his life, arriving in Australia to a closed office, the evolution of sales, and stepping into the ring as a boxer.
Reference material:
Tim Grover - You Tube Channel ...
In this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Col shares a very personal story about his battles with mental health.
He traces the story back through the sale of his successful business, explains the elongated due diligence process, how reading about the deeds of a competitor led to a period of psychosis, the impact it had on his family and what led him to seek help.
The information and themes discussed in this po...
In today’s episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col will attack the big issue of leadership.
They explore the difference between good and bad leadership, the importance of caring for staff on a personal level, having tough conversations, the challenges associated with being a leader, the effectiveness of time, setting people up for success by allowing them to fail and how to avoid leadership burnout.
You’ve now met Rog & Col, but how did they meet?
In this episode we’ll explore the story behind their initial encounter, which eventually led to the buying and selling of a business, mutual respect, a great friendship and ultimately the creation of the Leadership Counts podcast.
They also chat about what bad leadership looks like, becoming a product of a toxic environment, the value of asking question...
Who is Colin Cuthbert?
In this introductory episode of the Leadership Counts podcast we get to know Colin from his days growing up in Chesham, being embarrassed by his Dad’s health diagnosis at a young age, chasing his dream of becoming a professional footballer, keeping a box full of job rejection letters, and how pasta, leek, and pumpkin soup changed his life.
Leadership Counts is available to dow...
Who is Roger Vertannes?
In this introductory episode of the Leadership Counts podcast we learn about Roger’s upbringing in West London, his hatred of school, the great life lesson he picked up from his father, doing business not always being about price, making your own destiny, sharing your feelings, and a pair of Puma Kings.
Reference material: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
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