Dr. Geoff Augutis shares how he built Queensland Computers from a scrappy regional startup at age 18 into a $50M managed services business, combining unapologetic capitalism with strong philanthropy and community impact. He emphasizes “Radical Candor,” showing people you genuinely care before delivering tough, direct feedback, and frames true leadership as a selfless act where the leader takes blame and gives credit. Geoff highlights the importance of resilience earned through lived hardship, the power of mentors who tell you the uncomfortable truth, and the need to focus only on what you can control, especially when you lack formal authority. He describes running a high-accountability, high-performance culture where values alignment matters more than clock-watching, underperformance is not tolerated, and people feel safe enough to be honest, even about wanting to leave, sometimes returning later as “boomerang” staff. Interwoven through the conversation is Geoff’s experience living with low-grade brain cancer, which deepens his sense of urgency, gratitude, and legacy, and fuels his passion for better leadership education for young people.