Listen Time: 30mins This week I welcome Andrew Lockwood to the Podcast. With 20 years of experience in the British Army, Andy has Leadership development experience within the military and with civilian organisations (Sacramento Kings, Inter Miami, professional coaches). Andrew also runs a rugby/S&C-related charity delivering to teams around the world from international to grassroots. He is also the man behind S&C Vacancies and Grey Wolf Teams. In this episode, Andrew discusses the three pillars of effective leadership in elite environments: shared experience, mutual understanding, and empathy. He explains that high levels of these three elements lead to effective leadership and culture. Andrew emphasises the importance of developing these pillars organically and continuously throughout the year. Takeaways Effective leadership in elite environments is built on three pillars: shared experience, mutual understanding, and empathy. Shared experience involves the micro and macro events that people in a team share, fostering trust and cohesion. Mutual understanding includes understanding individual roles, expectations, and standards within the team. Empathy is the ability to connect with others, understand their perspectives, and create a supportive environment. Developing these pillars organically and continuously throughout the year is crucial for effective leadership and culture. You can reach Andrew via social media (@greywolfteams or @sandcvacancies) or email (andy@greywolfteams.com) Enjoy the Listen! Collaborate Sports is also providing a number of unique personal development opportunities currently. Visit www.collaboratesports.com to see more!