#49 - Mastering Leadership Under Pressure | Michael Hooper

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper dives into mastering ego for unstoppable team chemistry. And he shares strategies inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to tackle challenges, adapt on the fly, and keep his edge as a leader, both in the game and beyond. This is Hooper, unfiltered and unstoppable. Book Rivyl in for a free 30-minute call, here: http://l.rivyl.com/JUPbkj Wix Studio - Scale your business at https://www.wix.com/studio (00:00) Introduction  (10:00) The Unexpected Path to Leadership (15:00) Balancing Ego with Team Dynamics (20:10) The Importance of Mentorship (26:00) Communication and Emotional Intelligence (31:05) Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges (36:20) Lessons from Sporting Icons (41:30) Handling Criticism and Feedback (47:00) Developing a High-Performance Mindset (52:10) Aligning Personal and Team Goals (57:40) Emotional Intelligence in Leadership (01:02:55) Personal Habits for Success (01:08:15) Strengthening Mental Toughness (01:13:30) Managing Team Dynamics (01:18:45) Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loops (01:24:00) Pursuit of Excellence and Innovation (01:28:00) Reflecting on Career Milestones