Ep 212, Creating a High Performance Culture by Design with Paul Roos.
Sun Feb 01 2026
If you’re leading a transformation but seeing momentum fade after early wins, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and systems.
If you want to sustain culture change through purpose, behaviours, and disciplined leadership — not tools alone — this episode is for you.
Connect with Brad Jeavons on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au.
Enterprise Excellence Academy: https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/
Summary Keywords#Leadership #CultureByDesign #EnterpriseExcellence #HighPerformance #Trust #Feedback #Teamwork #BehaviouralLeadership #PerformanceByDesign #SystemsThinking #ContinuousImprovement #PsychologicalSafety #CultureMatters #OperationalExcellence
Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons is joined by one of Australia’s most respected leaders — premiership-winning AFL coach Paul Roos. Drawing on his playing career, his transformational coaching of the Sydney Swans, and his work with organisations through Performance by Design, Paul unpacks what truly drives sustainable high performance.
The conversation explores why talent alone is never enough, how culture can (and must) be systemised, and why leaders must actively shape behaviours rather than leave culture to chance. Paul shares behind-the-scenes insights into the famous Bloods culture, the role of trust, feedback, and accountability, and how these principles translate directly into business and organisational leadership.
The episode also dives deep into leadership behaviours, the importance of feedback given in real time, the dangers of delayed performance reviews, and why great leaders must flex their style to connect with different people — not expect others to adapt to them. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, culture, and execution — from elite sport to enterprise excellence.
This episode was drawn from our Community event, where Paul spoke to tonnes of people!
Episode Links:Youtube: https://youtu.be/3iazOwnE_Fw
Enterprise Excellence Academy: https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/podcast
Contacts
Connect with Brad on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjeavons/. Call him on 0402 448 445 or email him at bjeavons@iqi.com.au.
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-roos-pbd
What's next?
• Assess your culture honestly — What behaviours are being rewarded or tolerated today?
• Strengthen trust — Build character, competence, and care across leadership teams.
• Rethink feedback — Move away from annual reviews toward timely, meaningful conversations.
• Lead by example — Ask yourself: Would I want to be led by me?
• Systemise culture — Don’t leave leadership and behaviour to chance.
To learn more about what we do, visit https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/
Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.
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If you’re leading a transformation but seeing momentum fade after early wins, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and systems. If you want to sustain culture change through purpose, behaviours, and disciplined leadership — not tools alone — this episode is for you. Connect with Brad Jeavons on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au. Enterprise Excellence Academy: https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/ Summary Keywords#Leadership #CultureByDesign #EnterpriseExcellence #HighPerformance #Trust #Feedback #Teamwork #BehaviouralLeadership #PerformanceByDesign #SystemsThinking #ContinuousImprovement #PsychologicalSafety #CultureMatters #OperationalExcellence Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons is joined by one of Australia’s most respected leaders — premiership-winning AFL coach Paul Roos. Drawing on his playing career, his transformational coaching of the Sydney Swans, and his work with organisations through Performance by Design, Paul unpacks what truly drives sustainable high performance. The conversation explores why talent alone is never enough, how culture can (and must) be systemised, and why leaders must actively shape behaviours rather than leave culture to chance. Paul shares behind-the-scenes insights into the famous Bloods culture, the role of trust, feedback, and accountability, and how these principles translate directly into business and organisational leadership. The episode also dives deep into leadership behaviours, the importance of feedback given in real time, the dangers of delayed performance reviews, and why great leaders must flex their style to connect with different people — not expect others to adapt to them. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, culture, and execution — from elite sport to enterprise excellence. This episode was drawn from our Community event, where Paul spoke to tonnes of people! Episode Links:Youtube: https://youtu.be/3iazOwnE_Fw Enterprise Excellence Academy: https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/podcast Contacts Connect with Brad on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjeavons/. Call him on 0402 448 445 or email him at bjeavons@iqi.com.au. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-roos-pbd What's next? • Assess your culture honestly — What behaviours are being rewarded or tolerated today? • Strengthen trust — Build character, competence, and care across leadership teams. • Rethink feedback — Move away from annual reviews toward timely, meaningful conversations. • Lead by example — Ask yourself: Would I want to be led by me? • Systemise culture — Don’t leave leadership and behaviour to chance. To learn more about what we do, visit https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/ Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.