The Impact Multiplier CEO

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The simplest way to focus in on the most strategic activity for you right now Why the "contribution question" is so powerful How to apply the "one thing" question to greatest effect Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page Remember to download your copy of The CXO's Checklist for Challenging Times !   Watch this ep...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why you need a 25-year vision, and what's stopping you getting clear on it How to use the "embarrassing grin" technique to determine your north star Why you don't need a 17-step plan to achieve your vision Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/) Remember to download your copy of The CXO's Ch...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: What a core conviction truly is, and why you need to know yours Why "values statements" aren't enough How to move past the formulaic answers with a practical approach Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page Remember to download your copy of The CXO's Checklist for Challenging Times !  Watch this episode on YouTube For...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The 5 criteria Alex used to determine his ideal business - and what the 'pub test' is The importance of designing a business model that incentivises incredible customer service (and where most of Ten's competitors went wrong) Why "high tech and high touch" is so powerful Why you might be failing to motivate one of your team  Why Alex received a standing...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The organic and non-organic strategies André used to create this growth The starting point behind this exponential growth (that many companies get wrong) How André oversaw the successful integration of four incredibly different companies Resources/sources mentioned: André Prado's LinkedIn B BM Logistica The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page Discov...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Rohit discovered an impactful and meaningful business idea by looking "close to home" How a long-term perspective benefitted the business - but also slowed it down at times The impact of two big downturns on the business The business model choice that built sustainable value The opportunities and challenges of going global Resources/sources mentioned: Biz...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The unconventional sales approach that has resulted in 40% of business coming from referrals and a doubling of revenues each year How Enshored helps its remote staff unlearn the habits of hierarchical organisations The practical distinction between delegation and empowerment The "Bingo Method" of culture-shaping The tragic event that rocked Ian - and Enshored...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The two leadership principles that have allowed Janus to scale to over 400 people in 7 years What the "entrepreneur's curse" is, and the keys to building a committed team The #1 structural mistake that slowed the business's growth Why paying top-notch salaries ended up weakening the team How to take your best leadership traits, and re-apply them on higher-impact...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The "one location" strategy that has helped Sendcloud enter multiple markets effectively The most successful channel Sendcloud has found to recruit rare tech and sales talent How the CEO role will change as the company scales from 350 to 1500 people Resources/sources mentioned: Rob van den Heuvel's LinkedIn Sendcloud The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The two "Amazonian" business levers that Octopus Energy has focused to create a $2B business in just 5 years What the difference is between Growth and Scaling - and why both are important How Octopus Energy has created a culture of ownership, where everyone takes responsibility Resources/sources mentioned: Zoisa North-Bond's LinkedIn Octopus Energy The Impact Mu...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The purpose-driven reason behind Eleving's recent rebranding The "three phase model" that Modestas used to scale his leadership focus The structural decision that allowed Eleving to enter 10 very different markets in under 3 years How to avoid "greenwashing" and build social and environmental impact structurally into the business Resources/sources mentioned: Mod...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Konrad built Europe's 5th fastest-growing company with over 700 employees in under 5 years The marketing strategy they used for a very fast start The reason behind the decision NOT to be innovative... ...and the marketing innovation that put them in a "blue ocean" with little competition Resources/sources mentioned: Konrad Weiske's LinkedIn Spyrosoft The Imp...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The story of how Jonathan has scaled Learning Technologies Group from £8M to £190M turnover and from 100 to 1100 employees in just a few years. The learning points and success tips from 17 acquisitions and mergers, and the "acquisition formula" that's been refined The "anti-fragility" that comes with a portfolio of ten operating businesses - and why "lean" might...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The inside story of how Mew grew exponentially to become Europe's 21st fastest-growing company according to the Financial Times The drastic impact of the COVID pandemic, and the rapid return to growth How a change in corporate headquarters released a new wave of investment The "missing members of the exec team" that Mattijs wished he'd hired years before Resourc...

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In this conversation, you’ll learn: The differentiating factors that took Helene from marketing manager to serial CEO The 3 easily-overlooked conversations that every leadership team needs to have The value of defining your high-value activities, and how to use those to shape your week How Helene uses the 50/30/20 rule to maximise her impact as CEO Resources/sources mentioned: Helene Barnekow's Li...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The "what do I do now moment" of reinvention that changed everything The specific criteria that has governed Content + Cloud's acquisition strategy Peter's success formula for buying and successfully integrating businesses The shifts Peter needs to make as he looks to scale the business 4x over 4 years Resources/sources mentioned: Peter Sweetbaum's LinkedIn Cont...

In this conversation, you’ll learn:   How to stop the discussion wandering off topic How to push everyone to think hard and distil a powerful message How to encourage participants to say what they really think Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program ( https://clarityfirstprogram.com/) The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page ( https://xquadrant.com/podcast/) Discover D...

In this conversation, you’ll learn:   The risks of "mis-targeting" your presentations and communications The "3Ts" - Telepathy, Triangulation and Timing - and how to employ these to best effect The internal mindset game that can completely derail your impact - and the way to overcome that Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page...

In this conversation, you’ll learn:   What top-down thinking is all about How to use it to create perspective and direction How you can range through your thinking hierarchy to deliver powerful communication Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page Discover Davina Stanley's free resources Don't forget to register and access Davin...

You'll learn: - Why focusing on the document first is a big risk - The 'one page' discipline and why switching medium is so effective - Why polishing your delivery style isn't particularly important Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/) The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/) Discover Davina Stanley's fr...

In this conversation, you’ll learn:   - Why organising information into categories is not enough - What do instead of describing what the data says - How to move beyond synthesis to Insight Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page   Discover Davina Stanley's free resources   Don't forget to register and access Davina's...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: - 3 common communication traps that don’t do justice to you, your data or your audience - What we need to know about how our brains affect both how we create and consume communication - How to "burn your own calories" if you want your audience to engage in your message Resources/sources mentioned: The Clarity First Program The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast &nbsp...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: How taking a sabbatical helped Ali find the perfect intersection of passion and expertise How taking a data-driven approach has opened doors and created a "movement effect" The challenges of creating multiple brand new markets simultaneously - and how leadership style needs to change to allow the business to scale The exponential value of thinking beyond the "no...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why hospitals are solving the wrong problem - and how Ali is solving that The messy reality of managing a company that's quadrupling revenues every year The WOW method to keep everyone in the business aligned Why Ali marks up his calendar in red and blue - and why "red is essential" Resources/sources mentioned: Ali Parsa's LinkedIn Babylon Health The Impact Mult...