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January 10, 2024 38 mins

Steve Tinker heads Telstra’s operations in Northern and Western Victoria and he’s part of Telstra’s Response Team. Over 30 years in the job, he’s led Telstra’s customer response, and support for impacted communities through some of the worst natural disasters we’ve seen. With our regions experiencing a cyclone, floods and fires in recent weeks, Steve and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s chief executive Matt Linnegar discuss the challenges, and rewards, of leadership during disasters. And Telstra’s boost in disaster support across the regions. 

As a teaser, we learn: 

  • Steve’s leadership approach is less complex than telecommunications itself. 
  • In the event people are experiencing the worst day in their life, he’s guided by empathy in his response. 
  • How emergency leaders helped inspire and mould his leadership. 
  • How the actions and optimism of passionate locals during times of disaster is contagious.
  • And two top tips to prepare yourself for disasters….one unexpected yet potentially the most practical. 
  • And much more. 

As one of ARLF’s longest supporters in delivering leadership for positive impact across regional, rural and remote Australia, we’re thrilled be featuring Telstra in the first episode of the Rural Leadership Unearthed podcast.  To find out more about Telstra’s partnership and impact across our regions through its support and ARLF alumni, head to the links below. 

Links: 

ARLF podcast blog

ARLF Telstra case study blog

Telstra’s Disaster Response campaign

Consumer specific

Business specific

How to prepare

Telstra’s dedicated assistance line: 1800 888 888

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