The Evolution Partners

Bo Burlingham discusses the updates in the 10th anniversary edition of his book, Small Giants, specifically on how small giants fail. He emphasises the need for businesses to maintain three crucial elements for long-term success: steady gross margins, a healthy balance sheet, and a sound business model. Bo shares stories of companies that faced challenges due to ignoring these principles. He also...

Bo Burlingham’s career took a significant turn when he joined Inc. Magazine, contributing to the shift in perception of entrepreneurs from dubious figures to respected innovators. Bo is former executive editor of Inc. Magazine and author of five books. His first book, The Great Game of Business, co-authored with Jack Stack, introduced the concept of open book management and has sold over 500,000 c...

Brian Briscoe’s ability to read and understand people has significantly contributed to his success. Brian is a seasoned executive recruiter with nearly 25 years of experience in Australia and New Zealand, who shares his insights on hiring executive talent. Brian highlights the importance of a thorough and thoughtful recruitment process, advising entrepreneurs against fast, truncated processes and...

Carl J Cox has led seven organisations across four continents to significant growth. Today, Carl is CEO and founder of 40 Strategy and author of Amazon bestseller, Lost at CEO, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy.  Carl shares his career trajectory, which is marked by diverse roles, from CFO to IT manager, which equipped him with unique insights into business growth and strategy. He recounts how a...

Paloma Hatami discusses the concept of healthspan and the shift from reactive to proactive healthcare. She highlights the advancements in technology, such as genomics and AI that are enabling this transformation. Paloma emphasises the importance of extending healthspan to ensure a high quality of health and well-being. She also explores the role of genetics in human achievement and leadership, not...

Brad Giles interviews Dr. Brad Smart, the founder and CEO of TopGrading Inc. They discuss the TopGrading method for hiring A-players and the benefits it brings to companies. Dr. Smart shares how he came to be passionate about helping companies hire high performers. He explains the definition of A-players and emphasises the importance of spending time on the hiring process to attract top talent. Th...

Great people are attracted to great teams. The reasons CEOs often struggle to hire A players for their teams include a lack of clear expectations and fear of being overshadowed. That’s according to Mike Goldman, award-winning leadership team coach and bestselling author of ‘Performance Breakthrough’ and ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team’, from which he shares his six pillars for building a successful...

A lot of people fall into the trap of adopting a scatter-gun approach to marketing, hoping something will stick. Allan Dib espouses a more strategic approach and a wiser allocation of time and resources. Allan is founder of Lean Marketing and author of best-seller, ‘The One Page Marketing Plan’. His new book is ‘Lean Marketing’.  He shares his marketing philosophy with host Brad Giles, which centr...

Michael Bungay Stanier is on a mission to disrupt inherently unfair power structures. Michael’s a world-renowned speaker, teacher and award-winning author, best known for ‘The Coaching Habit’. Michael believes that our happiness and success are dependent on our working relationships, a concept he writes about in his most recent book, ‘How to Work with (Almost) Anyone’. Michael shares insights with...

Each week Brad talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way. We learn how the work they’re doing is creating an impact and get to know a little bit more about them, and what makes them tick. Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.