The Impact Multiplier CEO

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why influence deeply affects the amount of strategic time you can create. The three kinds of conversation you need to have before you can implement your new productivity plan. The ongoing influence challenge - and how the SCARS method can dramatically improve your team's effectiveness. Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Disc...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The three tactical elements to put in place, if you want to make a real shift in your use of time. The CRASH approach for quickly freeing up your calendar. Why tactics are not enough! Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy   Watch this episode on Youtube ! For full show...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why you can't free yourself up from operations, and what to do instead. How to identify your highest value activities. How to discover your #1 important project. The four areas to address if you want to make a breakthrough shift in your use of time. Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: What the "infinity trap" is, and why it's causing most leaders to underperform The definition of "strategic time", and why it's the #1 predictor of your future success Why making time for strategy isn't a tactical productivity challenge, and what the real issues are Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page   Discover Richard'...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: David's definition of a successful executive (criteria that many people fail to meet) Four practical organisational tips that should be in every exec's toolbox The biggest productivity challenges that super-successful people actually have How to start working on the productivity of your leadership team  Resources/sources mentioned: Website: www.gettingthing...

The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Find out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy   Watch this episode on Youtube ! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/the-ceo-rolodex

In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Chris failed miserably at his first business - and why he became afraid of scale. The strategy Chris employed to learn the skills to be a top growth-firm CEO The importance of 'pattern disruption' in culture-building The one thing you truly need to be an 'evangelist' for your business (and it's not what you think) Resources/sources mentioned: Website: solgen...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: What Erik learned as they scaled from one market to four markets simultaneously! The difference between scaling the organisation and scaling the company, and which to focus on. How to set the right expectations when recruiting new employees How Svea Solar attracts and retains talent - despite the challenges of growth The inspiring 'essential intent' that the...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The importance of turning raw data into a refined asset that can bring value to your business. The pivot that turned the business from successful small business to hyper-growth tech company. Matthew's playbook to take a business from launch to a billion-dollar valuation, and the major transitions to be navigated. How the list of values that Matthew wrote down...

The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Find out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy   Watch this episode on Youtube ! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season-10-secrets-of-scaling-2

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why working for a successful technology company set Frank on a whole new path The importance of 'place' and the '40 year' social purpose at the heart of CPI's mission How conflict gets wasted, and the 'triangle strategy' to think differently about conflict situations How ecosystems create value, and the CEO's role in building increasingly valuable relationships...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: How a trip to Australia inspired the culture of Inform, Adrian's Germany-based business What Adrian did differently to five previous CEOs, to move the business from stagnation to growth What kept Adrian in his CEO role for almost four decades Why social media is overrated when it comes to impact, and how Adrian invests in his personal network Resources/sources m...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why Joshua jumped on board at Moneythink, and how the risk/reward equation played out What "practicing leadership as a craft" really looks like What vulnerability really means when you're CEO Resources/sources mentioned: Company - Moneythink Book - Mindset (Carole Dweck) Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Sign up for our complimentary email series on Expone...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The four things that ideally positioned Enrique for the Group CEO role. The "A,B,C" method that helped Enrique turn around the business and sell it to Deutsche Börse within just 20 months. Where over-communication really needs to happen, and how that impacts revenue. Why success will involve dropping several balls, and letting certain fires burn. Resources/sourc...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How a corporate finance professional ended up as CEO of an unlikely business, and how Richard got the 'top job' Why it's not enough just to know and live your personal values... How Richard build a sense of shared purpose across some very different and historically independent companies Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Nigel spotted a real market need upon which to build his business The "efficiency & focus playbook" that CEOs need to revert to during times of great volatility The difference between "old finance" and "new finance", and why that's become a personal mission for Nigel How Nigel mobilises his team to deliver on the mission Resources/sources mentioned: L...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Thomas created a structure that fosters freedom, transparency, and encourages free thinking The "Advice Process" that enables decentralised and empowered decision-making, at scale The one thing that's so important, that Thomas thinks "it should be illegal for me to do anything else except that" How Thomas plans to radically decentralise the business and a...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The story of how Ben took a 12-person business and grew its revenues 250X in just over a decade, turning it into a $500M turnover corporation with some 700 employees. The key move Ben made that kickstarted growth. The power of a "marketplace" strategy and its multiplicative effect on revenues. How Ben's focus on relationships and on making the Internet a bett...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Graeme became an accidental business owner, and the importance of seizing unexpected opportunities The mission that drives Graeme, as a business owner The importance of burning your bridges The secret of successful partner interviews Resources/sources mentioned:  ViTL Solutions Time Timer Clock The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Sign up for...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why Ben finds regulatory compliance genuinely motivating, and how he inspires the team to think of it as more than 'box-ticking' The inspiring and tangible initiatives Ben has launched to make a real social difference in the localities where the company is based Ben's tips for motivating and inspiring employees - and what he's had to learn the hard way over t...

Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast  home page Sign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership Principles Watch this episode on YouTube ! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season-9-mission-driven-CEOs

In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why moving from COO, already managing 80% of the business, to CEO was a surprisingly big jump. How Rory would shift his focus, if he had his first year as CEO again. Rory's mission to change the industry around customer success. How deciding to become LESS sales-focused actually improved performance. Resources/sources mentioned:  TSG Home Page Rory McKea...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why the biggest surprise that Stephen discovered was that he couldn't run the company! The importance of understanding the Founder's story (and what to do with that) The four focus areas that Stephen recommends any CEO to attend to How to use 20% of your time in a way that makes the other 80% way more impactful Resources/sources mentioned: scottlogic.com stev...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: The #1 lever for taking politics out of a company The counter-intuitive strategy that led Elizabeth to cancel 75% of their channel partners in year 1 The strategic moves that led to a 4X revenue increase in just a couple of years Resources/sources mentioned:  Website: HG Insights Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things (Ben Horowitz) The Impact Multiplier...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why Kelly never wanted to be a CEO, and the circumstances that made her change her mind. What you DON'T need to be amazing at to nail the role - why her two CEO predecessors failed within weeks - and what IS important. The importance of purpose in modern corporate culture - and how to make doing good fun and easy. Resources/sources mentioned: www.benevity.com...