More Than a Captain: Leadership, Legacy & Life
Feb 27, 2025•58 min
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Episode description
- 01:30 – Welcome, Temba Bavuma
- 02:47 – A deep dive into life beyond his career
- 06:25 – Career path pressures from parents
- 08:13 – How parenting styles shape us
- 09:40 – Leadership and discipline as life patterns
- 10:55 – Talent vs. the work required to succeed
- 13:48 – Bridging privilege gaps in sports
- 16:53 – The highs of success and a day in the life of a cricket captain
- 19:31 – Being present in the moment
- 21:02 – Handling public criticism
- 23:19 – Overcoming injury and negative thoughts
- 26:34 – Identity beyond one’s craft
- 31:32 – Discipline vs. motivation: What matters more?
- 34:00 – Temba’s three daily non-negotiables
- 34:53 – The discipline needed for success
- 36:25 – A costly moment of lost discipline
- 38:07 – Fatherhood and mental health
- 44:10 – The pressure on men to "have it together"
- 49:46 – Leading with vulnerability
- 51:09 – Core values of the Proteas
- 53:13 – Staying grounded as a national captain
- 53:30 – Wall of Wisdom
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