Episode 246

Leading through the storm: High pressure leadership with Brendan Hall

March 31, 2025
42h08m

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Brendan Hall shares his experiences leading a team in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

He discusses the challenges of managing a diverse group of sailors, the emotional realities of leadership, and the importance of consistency and autonomy in team dynamics.

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About this episode

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Brendan Hall shares his experiences leading a team in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

He discusses the challenges of managing a diverse group of sailors, the emotional realities of leadership, and the importance of consistency and autonomy in team dynamics.

Brendan reflects on his early leadership challenges, the pressure of performance, and the critical lesson that a leader’s mood can significantly impact the team’s morale.

He discusses the challenges of leading under pressure during a dangerous sailing race, highlighting the need for transparency and psychological safety.

Brendan reflects on the emotional toll of leadership decisions and the lessons learned from navigating crises. He also offers insights on creating high-performing teams and the challenges of transitioning to life after such a significant achievement.

 

This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

The Clipper Round The World Yacht Race

Managing diverse motivations within a team

Emotional intelligence in leadership roles

Consistency in leadership

The influence a leader’s mood can have on team performance

Empowering team members

Letting go of control

Transparency and open communication

Dealing with high-pressure situations

Creating psychological safety

Investing in team members’ development

Life transitions after significant achievements

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:37 Clipper Yacht Race

04:51 Team Dynamics and Leadership Challenges

06:32 Realities of Leadership

09:03 Early Leadership Challenges

15:37 Consistency in Leadership

18:32 Team Autonomy

19:54 The Evolution of Leadership

24:37 Dealing with Pressure

30:28 Resilience in Crisis: A Leadership Test

36:24 Creating High-Performing Teams

37:31 Life After the Race

 

Episode 246

The guests

Brendan Hall

Episode 246

The host

Warren Munson

Founder of Evolve
Entrepreneur, keynote speaker, business advisor and author

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