Bill Bestic

Explore unconventional recruitment strategies and career transitions, the role of humor in high-stress environments, intense selection processes in high-performance organizations like the Special Air Service, balancing teaching methods for different learners, and effective communication and leadership strategies for team performance.

Guest Bill Bestic, Former NZ SAS soldier, anaesthetist, and commercial helicopter pilot, discusses the impact of effective leadership in 1% environments and the challenges of teaching individuals with diverse learning styles. The importance of prioritizing tasks over individual preferences and the role of humor in crisis situations are also explored. The chapter emphasizes the significance of intentional capacity, situational awareness, and structured learning. Additionally, stress management, effective communication, and non-technical skills in various industries are discussed.