Take Charge: Entrepreneurs never planned to be managers
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Key Takeaways In this conversation Claudia discussed strategies for motivating and engaging employees, emphasising the importance of helping them understand the bigger picture and their role in it. This includes setting clear expectations, providing growth opportunities, and recognising and appreciating their contributions. She noted that money is not the primary driver for most employees leaving their jobs. Claudia identified three key behaviors bosses should avoid: 1) Avoiding tough conversations with employees, 2) Doing everything themselves instead of delegating, and 3) Blaming the...
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Magical Creatures and Environmental Advocacy
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In today's Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Victoria Raikel about Key Takeaways In this conversation Victoria discusses how she quickly amassed over 1 million followers on social media, primarily by posting short, visually-striking videos featuring her whimsical characters. She emphasises the importance of consistency, creating "eye-popping" content, and engaging with her audience through comments and interactions. Victoria explains that the underlying message of environmental stewardship and animal welfare in her stories has resonated with her global audience, contributing...
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Unlocking innovation through positive leadership
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jarrod Lopiccolo on nurturing talent and developing a culture of innovation. Jarrod explains Noble's approach to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of innovation. This includes creating a safe environment for employees to bring their whole selves to work, be curious, and try new things. He discusses the company's Innovation Council that provides a structured process for exploring new ideas and solutions. Key Takeaways Authentic connections and genuine curiosity about employees are foundational for nurturing talent Innovation requires creating...
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Responding vs. Reacting in Leadership
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Andrew McNeill about Key Takeaways In this conversation Andrew emphasises the value of mindfulness techniques in developing the capacity to respond rather than react. He discusses how mindfulness can help create a pause between stimulus and response, and how it can be a powerful tool for leaders to build self-awareness and make better choices. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article . --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about...
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The path to character growth
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dane Deutsch about character-driven leadership and ethics. Dane shares how his experiences growing up in different cultures, including Venezuela and Türkiye, taught him the importance of building meaningful connections and leading with character. This episode was originally recorded on 28 November 24. Key Takeaways Character is the foundation of effective leadership, but is often overlooked in business Character skills can be developed through practice, unlike personality which is more fixed Leading with character means prioritising adding...
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Unlocking corporate innovation and talent
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Elizabeth Bieniek discussing corporate innovation, collective leadership, and talent management. Elizabeth discusses her approach to collaborative leadership, where she gathers diverse input and feedback, but then makes decisive calls when needed to move a project forward. She highlights the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their perspectives. Key Takeaways Innovation should be viewed as a mindset rather than a specific project, applicable across various aspects of an organisation Effective leadership...
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Empowering Leaders to Manage Without Power
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Key Takeaways In this conversation Judith and Joris explore the idea of personalising leadership to the needs of individual team members. They emphasise the importance of creating psychological safety, encouraging feedback, and being conscious of how one's position of power can impact others. Joris suggests the "managing without power" mindset as a way to stay grounded. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article . --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box...
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The 7 levels of wisdom
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Key Takeaways In this conversation Monica explained how Eastern mindfulness, rooted in Buddhism, is about more than just being present - it's also about cultivating kindness and using that presence to benefit others, not just for personal gain. She contrasted this with a more individualistic Western interpretation of mindfulness. They discuss ways to integrate ancient Eastern philosophies around mindfulness and purpose with modern Western mindsets, highlighting the universal human need for meaning and the dangers of a purely...
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Disrupting the Marketing Industry
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Key Takeaways In this conversation Lori emphasises the critical role of market research in eliminating uncertainty and enabling predictable marketing outcomes, even in turbulent market conditions. She stresses the need for companies to be nimble and adaptable in their marketing strategies. Lori Turner-Wilson isn't just the CEO and Founder of RedRover - she's a marketing trailblazer disrupting her industry. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article . Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging...
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Pause and Allow: The Art of Empowering Leadership
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In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Neil Jurd OBE who contrasts overly complicated leadership frameworks and emphasises the importance of simplicity. Judith notes the value of leaders being able to create space for their teams to contribute. Key Takeaways Neil emphasises simplifying leadership into two key concepts: connection (building relationships) and direction (clear, compelling purpose) Both agree leaders must genuinely care about followers and enable everyone to contribute, not just dominate Over-controlling and micromanaging are common leadership mistakes; allowing...
info_outlineIn this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to David Sinkinson about startup myths and his book "Startup Different". David Sinkinson and his brother founded a SaaS company in the public safety space, building a mobile app that helped improve campus safety. They bootstrapped the business and grew it to over 350 organisations and millions of users. After 8 years, they sold the company for $40 million, which left David and his brother feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty about their identities and next steps.
Key Takeaways
- David co-founded a successful SaaS company in public safety, which was sold for $40 million
- His book "Startup Different" busts 33 startup myths based on real experiences
- Key myths addressed: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", culture formation, and the "alpha" leadership myth
- Empathetic leadership and focusing on market validation over peer validation are crucial for startup success
In their conversation David shares that the most effective leaders are empathetic, collaborative, and focused on building strong teams and coalitions.
David Sinkinson is a proven Saas entrepreneur, podcaster and author.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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