Leadership Isn’t About Rank — It’s About Trust & Teamwork | Larry Robertson

Larry Robertson is a leadership coach, speaker, and author who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders across 30 countries unlock their potential and build high-performing teams.

From working with CEOs, presidents, and entrepreneurs to politicians and executives, his mission is simple: to challenge people to become authentic leaders who inspire trust, purpose, and action. Drawing on his experiences as a former British Army officer, advertising executive, and leadership advisor, Larry believes that no one succeeds alone — and that great leadership is about bringing people with you.

In this insightful conversation, Larry shares:

• Who he was in his privileged but aimless 20s

• Being sent away by his father to “grow up” around the world

• Joining the British Army and commanding a platoon in Hong Kong

• The moment a corporal rewrote half his plan — and the lesson that followed

• Why leadership is not about the uniform or rank

• How humility and listening build real trust

• What authentic leadership actually looks like in practice

If you’re in your 20s stepping into any form of leadership, or simply want to understand how to bring people with you rather than push them, this episode delivers clear, hard-earned wisdom.

Timestamps below ⬇️

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Connect with Larry Robertson

Website:https://www.robertsonburns.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryrobertsontrueleadership/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Larry Robertson

1:40 - His Privileged but Aimless 20s

8:15 - Sent Away to Grow Up Around the World

15:30 - Joining the British Army

23:10 - Young Officer Commanding a Platoon in Hong Kong

31:45 - The Corporal Who Rewrote His Plan

40:20 - Leadership Is Not About the Uniform

48:50 - Earning Trust Through Humility & Listening

57:15 - Authentic Leadership & Bringing People With You