No Dickheads Allowed: Exploring All Blacks Winning Culture with James Kerr

Episode notes

What makes a team win for more than a century, and what can leaders outside the sports world learn from it? On this episode of Humanity at Scale , host Bruce Temkin sits down with James Kerr , bestselling author of Legacy, the book that captured the ethos of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s legendary rugby team, with an 80% win rate across 125 years. James unpacks the 15 mantras that shaped their culture, from the blunt standard of “No Dickheads” to the humble ritual of “Sweep the Sheds.” Along the way, he shares lessons from Everest and the Gurkhas, explains why rituals and cohesion beat raw talent, and shows how leaders can toggle between a bold vision and the discipline of winning the moment. Whether you’re leading a company, a team, or your own household, this episode will challenge you to rethink what leadership really means and give you a blueprint for leaving your “jersey” in a better place in whatever field you play in.