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EP 46 - Interview with Gideon Galloway - The king of organizational culture, passion, purpose, and hard work in leading an insurance company

Leadership Live

Release Date: 08/31/2021

EP 73 - Overcoming ego to maximise business growth and potential with Richard Parker

Leadership Live

Richard Parker, an expert in acquiring businesses, shares his journey of transforming business aspirations into reality. After facing a crossroad in his personal life, he realized the importance of making decisions based on uncertainty and the worst-case scenario. He emphasizes the value of buying a good business at a great price, rather than starting a risky startup. Richard also discusses the importance of humility and surrounding yourself with people who are smarter and more skilled. This episode offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. About the...

EP 72 -Sweet Success: The Intersection of Science, Startups, and Social Impact with Amai's CEO, Dr Ilan Samish

Leadership Live

In this episode of Leadership Live, host Daphna Horowitz interviews Dr. Ilan Samish, CEO and founder of Amai Proteins, an Israeli food tech startup. Dr. Samish discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the development of a sugar substitute that is healthier, tastier, and more sustainable than traditional sweeteners. He also shares insights on the importance of effective communication, the impact of the recent conflict in Israel on his company, and the resilience and unity of his team. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a leader who is making a difference in the...

EP 71 - From Numbers to People: An Actuary’s Journey to Leadership with Julia Lessing

Leadership Live

Transitioning from being an expert to being a leader can be a challenging process for actuaries. Actuaries are known for their technical expertise and analytical skills, which they have honed through years of studying and passing exams. However, when they are promoted to leadership positions, they often struggle to step back from the technical work and trust others to handle it. In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Julia Lessing, a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, Australia, and principal actuarial director of Guardian Actuarial, about building management and leadership...

EP 70 - Keeping It Real: Authenticity in Leadership and Relationships

Leadership Live

Are you craving deeper, more authentic connections in your life? In this compelling episode, we explore the profound impact of genuine relationships on personal and professional growth. Join us as we unravel the secrets to cultivating authenticity, fostering trust, and embracing vulnerability. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, this episode inspires action, inviting you to embark on a journey towards deeper understanding, empathy, and impactful leadership.If you're ready to embark on a journey towards extraordinary leadership from within, this episode is a must-listen....

EP 69 - Lessons from the Startup Nation (Israel), on Leading in Times of Adversity with Moshe David

Leadership Live

In this conversation with Moshe David, a British-Israeli serial entrepreneur, startup founder, angel investor, and advisor, Moshe discusses his diverse career journey, from running a web agency to fintech development and his current projects in DeFi blockchain and AI-powered fundraising. We also touch on Moshe's passion for MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his love for football, and his transition to a sober, alcohol-free lifestyle. Join the conversation as Moshe shares insights on entrepreneurship and his personal experience of overcoming illness while spearheading a fintech startup, the...

EP 68 - Using Challenge and Change to Your Advantage 5 Lessons in Leadership with Daniel Levitats

Leadership Live

In this episode, Daphna interviews Daniel Levitats, the man behind the success of Datum Dental. During the covid pandemic, Daniel and the company’s team decided to cut down their business expenses but decided to expand the directions on the market. The courage to dream big paid off; today, the company is one of the most successful of its kind. Tune in, because Daniel shares his 5 key leadership lessons and you need to hear them. Who’s Daniel Levitats? Daniel Levitats is a man who sets high bars and keeps raising them, no stranger to the high-tech world with 16 years under his...

EP 67 - Don’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-Stanier

Leadership Live

In this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering others through coaching. The focus stays on exploring the concept of keystone conversations and building strong relationships at work. Tune in to discover Michael's unique perspective on life and coaching.. Who’s Michael Bungay-Stanier?...

EP 66 - Why Startups Need to Master the Art of Storytelling with Donna Griffit

Leadership Live

Intro: Why do Startups need to master the art of storytelling? In today's fast-paced world, there is an abundance of information and distractions. A well-crafted and engaging story can capture people's attention and make them curious about the startup's products or services. In this episode of Leadership Live, our guest Donna Griffit, a corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist, shares insights on the importance of storytelling for startups. She emphasizes the need to polish and refine the ideas and visions of startups, comparing them to diamonds that require tending to before they can...

EP 65 - Building a Startup with a Co-Founder: Tips for Success with Pipe Global's Simon Gerstler and Rob Curtis

Leadership Live

Intro: In this episode of Leadership Live, Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis, co-founders of startup Pipe Global share their insights on building a startup with a co-founder and offer tips for success. They discuss the importance of taking chances, networking, saying yes even when you’re unsure and believing in yourself. Within every partnership, there are the challenges and rewards of being co-founders and the need for shared values and goals. Simon highlights the importance of battling the negative voice in one's head, while Rob emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance and taking...

EP 64 - Lessons Learned from Starting and Scaling a Startup Business with Dean van Zyl

Leadership Live

This episode of Leadership Live features Dean Van Zyl, founder and CEO of National Adhesive. Dean shares his experience in building a successful startup and how defining a "vivid vision" has helped him navigate tough times. Being a leader is not always easy. There are always challenges that make up the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a CEO of a startup. The importance of vulnerability and decision-making in tough situations shapes a leader for the longhaul. Dean emphasises the importance of culture, a cohesive team and paying attention to the unspoken topics, like personal...

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What if the company you started turns into a multimillion insurance company in South Africa and is expanding globally, with a fabulous culture and constantly innovating? This is what Gideon Galloway, CEO of King Price Insurance, has done and is continuing to do. He is driven by purpose, pushing boundaries, and still, the regular guy next door who enjoys a couple of beers. He’s fun, passionate, inspiring to talk to, also known as the king. The working culture at King Price Insurance makes you want to work there. His leadership approach is about purpose, passion and hard work with a strong focus on the happiness of employees and a fun organizational culture. A real leader who combines a high-performance culture with being truly happy and authentic. It’s a pleasure to interview Gideon so let’s have a listen!

Timestamps:

0:46 He’s the CEO of King Price Insurance

3:05 Starting an insurance company and changing paradigms around culture

5:05 Getting involved

7:52 Reflecting on the value

8:50 Why insurance?

11:50 Finding the seed- take a risk and go for it

14:07 Past is past

14:43 Balancing family life while taking risks

18:59 Building culture in the company- being different

24:27 The secret of developing a great business culture

27:13 Making it all work through the lockdown- flexible solutions