<p>“Leadership is not about how you are. Leadership is about the effect you have on others.” </p><p>This was General Sir Gordon Messenger&#39;s message when reflecting on the true measure of leadership - not rank, not reputation, but impact. </p><p>In the latest episode of &#39;Winning&#39;, host Ian Rosenblatt sits down with General Sir Gordon Messenger, the first Royal Marine in 50 years to be promoted to four-star rank and the first member of the Naval Service to receive a bar to the Distinguished Service Order since the Korean War. </p><p>From leading 1,300 Royal Marines in Iraq to steering the UK’s Covid-19 community testing programme, General Messenger shares what it means to lead under pressure, the value of trust in high-performing teams, and the role of authenticity in effective leadership. </p><p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the DNA of high performance.</p><p>Winning is sponsored by Rosenblatt Law and produced by Studio at SEC Newgate UK.<br>(00:00) Introduction to Winning</p><p>(03:03) General Sir Gordon Messenger&#39;s Journey to the Military</p><p>(05:51) The Nature of Competition and Winning</p><p>(09:05) Leadership in the Military vs. Civilian Life</p><p>(12:01) Building Trust and Teamwork in Crisis</p><p>(15:07) Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life</p><p>(18:06) The Importance of Preparation in Conflict</p><p>(20:59) Cultural Expectations in the Military</p><p>(27:54) Navigating Leadership and Decision-Making</p><p>(32:41) The Impact of Fear and Empathy in Leadership</p><p>(35:56) Making Decisions Under Uncertainty</p><p>(40:49) Building Team Culture and Values</p><p>(42:30) Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life</p><p>(45:29) The Role of AI in Leadership and Decision-Making</p><p>(49:39) Advice for Aspiring Leaders</p>