Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin Samuel Whitelock’s Leadership MASTERCLASS: Secrets of All Blacks Culture & 100+ Test Match Legend
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Dec 12, 2024 
Samuel Whitelock, the most capped All Black with 153 test matches, shares powerful insights from his illustrious rugby career. He reflects on his rural upbringing and the life lessons learned while wrestling with his brothers. The conversation turns to his unique partnership with Razor Robertson, exploring the intriguing 'Rooster vs. Sheepdog' leadership analogy. Whitelock discusses the importance of legacy, or 'darkening the jersey,' along with the precious family moments amidst the sacrifices of elite sports. His journey is both inspiring and insightful for leaders.
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Rural Upbringing Shaped Competitiveness
- Samuel Whitelock grew up on a rural farm with three brothers and followed their lead into sport and rugby.
- Roughhousing and wide freedom shaped his resilience, teamwork and competitive drive.
Locked-Out Babysitter Lesson
- As kids they once locked a babysitter out and later lined up to apologise by age order to the neighbor who babysat them next.
- The story illustrates family accountability and how parents taught collective responsibility.
Culture Is How Things Are Done
- Culture is simply "the way things are done around here," set by habits and expectations, not words on a wall.
- Ask anyone what is expected and a healthy culture answers immediately and simply.
