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H-Hour

By: Hugh Keir
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  • Long form conversations with friends and guests that include actors, musicians, MMA instructors and fighters, authors and military veterans.
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  • H-Hour #226 Andrew Lockwood – Grey Wolf Teams

    H-Hour #226 Andrew Lockwood – Grey Wolf Teams
    May 2 2024
    ****** Discuss this episode in the H-Hour community today on Discord: https://discord.gg/ncFRpvTkjX ***** Andy Lockwood is a leadership, performance and culture consultant. He is the founder of The Rugby Outreach Project, Sports Vacancies and Grey Wolf Teams. In this episode he discusses the concept of empathy and its impact on team performance in sports, particularly in football. He shares his research on the three pillars of effective teams: shared experience, mutual understanding, and empathy. Lockwood highlights a study on an Italian football team that found increased levels of empathy led to more shots on goal and increased performance. He also explores the role of empathy in other industries, such as business and the military. Lockwood discusses his own work in implementing empathy-related strategies in sports teams and organizations. The conversation covers various topics related to rugby, including the impact of money on the sport, the challenges at grassroots level, the differences between rugby union and rugby league, and the success of the Japanese team in the Rugby World Cup. The conversation also touches on the treatment of team managers in football compared to rugby, the importance of soft skills in recruitment, and the need for adaptability in post-military careers.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • H-Hour #225 James Glancy CGC – filmmaker, veteran, conservationist

    H-Hour #225 James Glancy CGC – filmmaker, veteran, conservationist
    Apr 15 2024
    ****** Discuss this episode in the H-Hour community today on Discord: https://discord.gg/ncFRpvTkjX ***** The conversation covers James' experience filming in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of US troops and the Taliban takeover. James and Hugh discuss the failure of democracy, the misconceptions about Afghanistan, the corruption within the Afghan government and military, and the role of Pakistan in supporting the Taliban. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the evacuation efforts, including the Pen Farthing situation. The conversation highlights the lack of trust in leadership and the dire situation for women and girls under Taliban rule. The conversation covers various topics, including the rise of ISIS, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, long-term strategic thinking, the potential for national service, the changing nature of warfare, the future of Afghanistan, the challenges in the film and TV industry, and the issue of censorship.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • H-Hour #224 Danny Bourne – founder of In The Dead Ground

    H-Hour #224 Danny Bourne – founder of In The Dead Ground
    Apr 9 2024
    The conversation covers various topics related to training, knowledge, and mental health. Danny Bourne and Hugh Keir discuss the fight, flight, or freeze response and the importance of knowing what to do in a life-threatening situation. They also talk about the challenges and experiences of high-risk search operations in the military. The conversation then shifts to the creation and purpose of the clothing brand 'In The Dead Ground' and its aim to promote mental health awareness and self-help. The speakers discuss the barriers and misconceptions surrounding mental health and the importance of changing the conversation around it. The conversation explores the importance of creating an environment where people feel comfortable discussing their feelings and mental health. It emphasizes the power of advocacy and vulnerability in opening up conversations. The discussion also touches on the benefits of physical activities like jiu-jitsu and boxing in promoting mental well-being. The conversation highlights the need to disconnect from technology and give the brain time to process thoughts and emotions. It concludes with the recognition that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and physical fitness, and that it's important to find what works for each individual. In this final part of the conversation, Hugh Keir discusses the vulnerability and trust involved in grappling sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also talks about the importance of mental health awareness and the need for open conversations about personal experiences. The conversation ends with a discussion about starting a podcast and the challenges of editing and promoting it. ****** Discuss this episode in the H-Hour community today on Discord: https://discord.gg/ncFRpvTkjX *****
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    1 hr and 53 mins
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