David Stewart, RYP International
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David Stewart (B Ed, Grad Dip Sports Science, master’s Business Leadership) David is the Founder & Principal of RYP International – A Coaching & Advisory Practice. For over 40 years he has worked globally with organisations, communities, sports teams, CEO’s and their leadership teams to develop their capability and culture to maximise performance.
Prioritisation is leadership
If you’re a leader, you’re no stranger to the chaos of daily demands. Competing priorities, constant interruptions, and the pressure to deliver—often with limited time and resources. It can make it feel like you’re always reacting to issues instead of leading.
Curiosity: The secret weapon of exceptional regional leaders
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, regional leaders face unique challenges. They must navigate rapidly changing circumstances and often work with limited resources compared to city-based counterparts. In this environment, one leadership quality rises above the rest: curiosity.
Are you a credible leader? Take the self-test
In the world of leadership, credibility is your currency. Credibility is the basis of all leadership. Without it, influence wanes, trust crumbles, and motivation in your team falters. There is a difference between being a leader and just someone in charge. The difference between the two is credibility.
Seven red flags of a poor team culture
I was talking to the owner of my local coffee shop, and he told me he had just wrapped up a team meeting with his staff to talk about the importance of their energy and enthusiasm and its impact on the ambience they create for their customers ... so refreshing to hear how a young business owner places so much importance on team culture and the impact it has on the success of the business.
The common mistakes leaders make
Being a leader is a big responsibility be it in a voluntary or commercial capacity. All leaders have the best intentions, but it is a challenging role which requires balance, adaptability, persistence and constant self-improvement ... Over the many years I have had with working with a huge array of leaders, here are some common mistakes leaders make, and how to potentially avoid or recognise them.
Rural leadership qualities that city leaders could learn from
Regional and rural leaders must navigate ongoing challenges that require resilience, creativity, and a strong sense of community. Indeed, the mere nature of living in the bush requires a timeless set of qualities which require constant practice and application. It seems many of these qualities are being lost or diminished with our next generation of city-based leaders.
Eight leadership myths and truths
Credible leadership is a widely discussed topic, and in recent times we have seen some great and poor examples of leadership qualities on the world stage ... Credibility is the basis for leadership and requires a leader to adopt their own unique style. Just like parenting.
Don’t confuse hygiene factors with motivators
Hygiene factors are the “don’t pass go” elements which are fundamental to any team ... Motivators are the intrinsic factors that directly inspire people to perform, feel a sense of belonging, and find satisfaction in what they are doing.
One more time: How do you motivate people? It is not rocket science!
The ability to motivate others is the never-ending issue for every parent, leader, manager, coach, teacher, or farmer since the dawn of time. Yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership.
The best classroom in the world is listening to an elder
I am a co-founder and Chair of a business (My Word) that enables families to capture the life stories of their loved elders. Storytelling is the oldest and most accurate way to pass on history and wisdom. To know where you have come from is to know who you are ... The elderly, with decades of life behind them, offer unique insights into what it means to lead effectively and meaningfully.