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FLTLT Tina Hoyer is nearly, but not quite, comfortable chatting to 2Cav Regt mascot WO1 Courage. Handler LCPL Alexander Smith watches on prepared to change and to invest in their people. “Diversity equals endless possibilities,” she said. Section Commander 3CSSB CPL Janita Wright said environments that encouraged people should be valued. SGT Rhiannon Busch 10FSB applauded the Army teaching mental toughness, self-appreciation, and mateship, and administration clerk 3CSSB PTE Ainsley Watson said she wanted to learn from, and to emulate leaders. Director of RID Australia Natalene Carter believes leaders make a diff erence by example, by valuing diverse strengths and by nurturing the team. Vice chancellor James Cook University PROF Sandra Townsville business leader Ca NQ Defence Womens Leaders 4Regt RAA, GNR Ha Harding set out four tactical ideas for leaders: do your job; delegate; ration your time and “fi nd your rhythm”. She said three big ideas for leaders to consider were: to be the best-behaved person in the organisation; to be the “diff erence” in the organisation, and to embrace change. Michelle Morton is the managing partner at Wilson, Ryan, Grose Lawyers as well as chair of Townsville Fire Basketball, and deputy chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service Board. She said true leaders articulated a vision, a journey, and a cause, and must be true to themselves. Head of Land Capability - Army MAJGEN Manager NQ offi ce of the Premier Denise Kreymborg, 3CSSB soldiers LCPL Caitlyn Ley, PTE Sam Pederson and PTE Maddison Bernat, CEO RDA-Townsville Glenys Schuntner, regional manager AusIndustry Kay Strong, CEO Legacy Townsville Nicole Hayes and Be Psyched practice manager Madisen Ecker behind PTE Meghan Hunt and 3CSSB mascot PTE Toby Tebiass 12 | SEPTEMBER 2017