In this episode of 68 Cups of Blueberry Tea, I’m joined by Mark Crosweller AFSM - founder of Ethical Intelligence, former national leader in emergency and disaster management, and author of Compassion in Disaster Management: The Essential Ethic of Relational Leadership.
Mark has spent decades leading through crisis - bushfires, disasters, and high-stakes public service - yet his work consistently points back to one essential truth: leadership is relational, ethical, and deeply human. We explore Mark's understanding of metaphysics and the origins of Ethical Intelligence, why compassion is not a “soft skill” but a leadership necessity, and how moral humility, fallibility, and human connection shape better outcomes in the toughest moments.
This episode is for anyone navigating responsibility, leadership, PTSD, or change - whether you’re leading others or simply trying to lead yourself with integrity and compassion.
If this topic brings anything up for you, support is available. Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14.
