Podcast Episode Show Notes

Kurt Checketts is a light-vehicle mechanic turned diesel fitter who spent 12 years in mining, the last five leading teams in one of the highest-stakes environments in the trades. Here, Kurt shares 5 leadership lessons: empowering people to be their best, leaning into your strengths, knowing people as individuals, why small standards slipping causes serious incidents, and why financial leadership is still leadership.

Matt Gilbert didn't set out to be a leader, he just kept getting handed the job. From diesel mechanic in transport to workshop manager at a large civil mining company, he's spent his career learning how to lead. Here, Matt shares 5 practical leadership lessons for tradies: finding your own leadership style, handling rebellious crews, communicating well as a supervisor, building apprentice confidence, and why diverse teams make for a more professional site.