Creating Synergy is back with a brand new episode with Grant Stevens, Commissioner of the South Australian Police on leading SA through a once-in-a-century pandemic! This episode is jam-packed with real-world leadership insights from the man himself. Grant leads one of the largest police services in Australia with over 5,000 staff and He has been a calm, steady presence over the past few years as State Coordinator for COVID-19, which has been one of the most significant challenges our state has faced in recent history. In this episode, you'll learn:?To remember that work becoming a priority over family life can happen but it isn’t and shouldn’t be the status quo?A lot of people talk about ‘work life balance’, but Grant doesn’t subscribe to that concept and shares his own approach?How to create a strong and positive culture and why it’s critical for leadership roles and ought to be considered fundamental for all organisations.Plus, a lot more! This podcast gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the most prominent people in SA led our state through a once-in-a-century pandemic and you'll quickly learn how down-to-earth, committed and easy-going Grant Stevens is! We look forward to you hearing this one!Books  mentioned in this episode:Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't By: Jim CollinsWho Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life By: Spencer JohnsonNever Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It By: Chris Voss, Tahl RazWhere to find Grant StevensLinkedInWebsiteJoin the conversation on Synergy IQ on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram (@synergyiq).Access SynergyIQ Website to get to know more about us. Say hello to our host Daniel Franco on LinkedIn.