Today we’re cranking open the Leaders vault to bring you this colourful session from the Leaders Sport Performance Summit in London in 2014.

Sitting in the hot seats that day were world-renowned chef Raymond Blanc and his friend, the influential restauranteur, Diego Masciaga.

Moderator Chris Parker is spot on when he draws the parallels between the world of elite sport and the duo’s need for consistent excellence day after day. On the menu were the question of respect when building a high performance culture, their efforts to continue harnessing their passion several decades into their chosen vocations, and why it is incumbent on leaders to continue inspiring their staff.

Further topics covered on the day included:

-Developing the ability to pass on your vision to others.
-Why arrogance in performance is acceptable.
-The importance of demonstrating emotional intelligence.
-Managing up and down.
-Why listening is a critical success factor.