211. Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC on the human side of trust, accountability, and leadership

Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role.Visit listentophil.comABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat does it take to lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher?From commanding warships and joint-agency taskforces to advising some of Australia’s most innovative defence, aerospace, and technology companies, Lee Goddard CSC has spent his career operating in environments where leadership, trust, and decision-making truly matter.In this episode, Lee joins Phil to share lessons about:What leadership looks like under pressureThe challenge of building and sustaining organisational cultureWhy trust remains the foundation of high-performing teamsThe growing importance of partnerships and strategic ecosystemsHow leaders can navigate disruption, uncertainty, and changeThis is a conversation about leadership in its most authentic form—service, accountability, adaptability, and mission.Listen now to hear Lee Goddard CSC’s perspective on leadership, resilience, culture, and strategic partnerships.The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.