The Impact Multiplier CEO

If you want to learn how to take the first step towards committing to a legacy of exponential impact then today’s episode is for you!Learn the 6 steps you need to up-level your courage, face your fears, and take small practical steps to unlock your exponential legacy. If you're ready to embark on a journey of massive positive impact and personal fulfilment, tune in as host Richard Medcalf explores how you, too, can commit to a legacy of exponential impact.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell, our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/MORE FROM RICHARD:Discover your Exponential Future and what's next for you: https://xquadrant.com/go/whats-next/Subscribe to the Xquadrant Insider: Bite-sized weekly emails, with secrets from some of the world's top mission-driven leaders to help you transform yourself, your businesses and the world…without the grind!https://xquadrant.com/insider/.Discover The CEO Upgrade. A free 5-day strategic leadership challenge for rising-star CEOs. https://xquadrant.com/go/the-ceo-upgrade/Follow Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/Visit our web site: https://xquadrant.com/.Timestamps: 0:00 Intro03:41 Reevaluating goals10:02 Using fear as a positive force for commitment12:06 Finding purpose for positive impact.16:36 Taking practical steps forward

More broadly, how can you make every conversation win hearts as well as minds?The answer is in becoming more “magnetic”. Today we'll dive deeper into the topic of magnetism and explore three pillars to help you understand and apply the principles of magnetism in your leadership journey because becoming more magnetic doesn’t happen by accident.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/Become a more strategic and impactful leader. Impact Accelerator is a unique development programme for ambitious executives who want to lead at a new level https://xquadrant.com/services/impact-accelerator/MORE FROM RICHARD:Subscribe to the Xquadrant Insider. Bite-sized weekly emails, with secrets from some of the world's top mission-driven leaders to help you transform yourself, your businesses and the world…without the grind!Follow Richard on LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel, or visit the Xquadrant web site.

I’ve found there are two key approaches - and the crazy thing is that most leaders focus almost exclusively on one, which means they’re performing well below their potential.In this episode, we'll explore what these two levers of personal impact are, so that you can make bigger things happen with less blood, sweat, and tears.You'll learn The two ways you can 10X your impact beyond your existing level of successThe "forgotten lever" that even top leaders regularly overlookReal-life examples of putting these ideas into practice - and rapidly seeing business benefitsRESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell, our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/If you want to become a more strategic and impactful leader Impact Accelerator is a unique development programme for ambitious executives who want to lead at a new level. https://xquadrant.com/services/impact-accelerator/MORE FROM RICHARD:Subscribe to the Xquadrant Insider. Bite-sized weekly emails, with secrets from some of the world's top mission-driven leaders to help you transform yourself, your businesses and the world…without the grind!Discover The CEO Upgrade. A free 5-day strategic leadership challenge for rising-star CEOs.Follow Richard on LinkedIn, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or visit the Xquadrant website.Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:24 Taking a strategic leap forward09:53 Focusing on tasks, goals, anxiety, losing connection11:15 Be strategic, magnetic, and inspire with purpose14:13 Clients want someone with personality, not just suits

Today we dive into three commonly used strategies that leaders commonly try to drive the results they want. *spoiler! - only one of them is the key to transformationGet ready to challenge your thinking, be inspired, and uncover the transformative power of mindset on this episode of The Impact Multiplier CEO.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find out more about Rivendell our exclusive programme for visionary CEOs of $20M-200M+ businesses determined to 10X their financial success and 10X their positive impact on the world https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/If you want to become a more strategic and impactful leader Impact Accelerator is a unique development programme for ambitious executives who want to lead at a new level. https://xquadrant.com/services/impact-accelerator/MORE FROM RICHARD:Subscribe to the Xquadrant Insider. Bite-sized weekly emails, with secrets from some of the world's top mission-driven leaders to help you transform yourself, your businesses and the world…without the grind!Discover The CEO Upgrade. A free 5-day strategic leadership challenge for rising-star CEOs.Follow Richard on LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel, or visit the Xquadrant web site.Finally, to read more on this topic, go to https://xquadrant.com/breakthrough-results-strategy/Timestamps:0:00 Intro04:24 The Workaholic approach may limit long-term success08:28 Inspirational mission: impact, love, and imperfection12:34 Discover your potential, achieve breakthrough results, and transform

Have you ever felt like your biggest successes are behind you? Or wondered what’s next in your career? Perhaps you feel stuck or as if your trajectory has plateaued.If any of this sounds familiar, then today's episode is for you.You'll learn four powerful ideas to help you find a mission that sets you on fire, fulfils your potential, and gets you out of bed with purpose and passion every morning.Host Richard Medcalf, founder of Xquadrant and coach to top CEOs, shares 4 thought-provoking ideas to shift your perspective and unlock your next level. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Read the full show notes and article here.MORE FROM RICHARD:Subscribe to the Xquadrant Insider: Bite-sized weekly emails, with secrets from some of the world's top mission-driven leaders to help you transform yourself, your businesses and the world…without the grind!https://xquadrant.com/insider/.Discover The CEO Upgrade. A free 5-day strategic leadership challenge for rising-star CEOs. https://xquadrant.com/go/the-ceo-upgrade/Follow Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/Visit our web site: https://xquadrant.com/.Discover your Exponential Future and what's next for you: https://xquadrant.com/go/whats-next/

Do you need to have a super power to be an effective CEO? What happens if you don't? How can you build a pan-continental business with zero experience? And how can you empower your managers to lead effectively?In this episode Richard speaks with Rebecca Harrison, who has spent the last decade building the African Management Institute (AMI), Africa’s leading provider of business and management learning, supporting 37,000 businesses in 39 African countries, impacting 1.5 million livelihoods and contributing more than $130M to the continent’s economies.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What caused Rebecca to pursue a impact business in a sector and market she had almost no experience of, and what she had to learn the hard way.Why Rebecca doesn't think she has a particular super power - what she says is important instead -- and a helpful reframe of the topic by RichardRebecca's three hard-won tips on building an effective middle management, even in a hierarchical culture sometimes where often the assumption is that "obedience" than "ownership" is required.Resources/sources mentioned:African Management Institute - https://africanmanagers.comThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/rebecca-harrisonTimestamps:00:00 Intro05:36 How to make an impact in Africa13:05 Align business vision with impactful purpose16:33 How to enjoy the entrepreneurial journey18:13 Founder CEO: Care drives progress, not brilliance26:40 Define management expectations for cultural clarity34:44 Monthly cash flow and team meetings checklist38:03 Facing fear, accepting leadership to innovate forward.

How can you build a business that is genuinely global on day one? How do you set up marketing, sales, delivery, recruitment and operations when your local market is not going to be your largest market, and where you want customers to come from anywhere?Today Richard speaks with Fred Plais, co-founder and CEO of Platform.sh, a leading, VC funded Platform-as-a-service for building, running, scaling web applications. In this conversation, you’ll learn:The critical early decisions that enabled the business to go global from day 1Why Platform.sh limits employment to only 12 countries, despite being 100% remoteThe process innovations that have allowed Platform.sh to successfully operate a remote-first cultureThe big mistake Fred made when needing to accelerate profitability... and what happenedResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Platform.sh (https://platform.sh/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/fred-plaisTimestamps: 00:00 Intro06:01 Building global businesses10:14 Finding great talents outside major hubs13:56 The new remote work paradigm21:58 Distributed global teams ensure 24/7 customer support.26:52 Ensuring cultural fit, clear goals, and remote work.31:24 In-person meetings enhance problem-solving and collaboration.36:09 Reducing cloud app carbon emissions, efficiently.41:29 Focus on future strategy, not micromanage tasks.

How can you keep lean and efficient despite hyper growth?Welcome to The Impact Multiplier CEO, helping you to 10X your financials, 10X your positive impact and 10X the fun you have along the way! Today Richard Medcalf is speaking with Toms Jurjevs, Founder and CEO of Sun Finance, a 1200-person strong business that was recently recognised as the No.1 fastest-growing fintech in Europe by The Financial Times.Toms shares the story of Sun Finance's incredible growth, expanding into 12 international markets and delivering billions in loans.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Toms minimises bureaucracy and keeps the business agileThe three interrelated elements that Tom keeps a permanent focus on, in order to manage hyper growth without bloatThe "Eagle Strategy" for avoiding micromanagement whilst staying on top of the detailsHow Toms expanded to 12 International MarketsResources/sources mentioned:Sun Finance https://sunfinance.groupThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/toms-jurjevs Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:30 Why you should focus on efficiency.07:25 Spend wisely; avoid comfort and bureaucracy.16:17 Success leads to comfort18:34 Fear of mistakes leads to avoiding action.20:55 Use calls and WhatsApp instead of emails.24:59 Maximize growth potential without comfort zone complacency.31:43 Balancing oversight and action in SunFinance operations.

How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The specific mindset you need for success as a founderThe two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.Recruitment during scalingLeadership changes during steady growth phasesImportance of mentors and support systemsOvercoming self-doubt and comfort zonesThinking big and recognizing growth opportunitiesResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Grayce (https://www.grayce.co.uk/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby

How do you grow a business that is so innovative it changes how your entire ecosystem needs to work?Today Richard speaks with Karl Andersson, Founder of Matsmart-Motatos, one of Europe's fastest-growing companies according to the Financial Times with a consistent annual growth of some 70%.Matsmart-Motatos is aiding the sustainable reform of the food system by allowing customers to buy products that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons like changes in packaging, seasons or best-before dates. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Karl identified the business opportunity The difficulties of pioneering a new business model - and how Karl overcome thoseHow Karl built the necessary trust with logistics partners and suppliersThe very different mindset that Karl looks for in his sales teamLeadership skills that Karl aquired along the wayResources/sources mentioned:https://motatos.comThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/karl-andersson Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:48 How to solve the food waste issue.08:18 Using third-party logistics to overcome challenges.12:06 How can LinkedIn build relationships effectively.15:49 Partnering with major FMCG corporations.19:28 Growing in new markets requires strategic scaling efforts.23:54 Communication, trust, targets, not detailed OKRs - success.29:13 Carl pioneers impactful business tackling food waste.30:53 Leave a review, visit xquadrant.com for support.

What are the skills you'll need to develop in your business, in an AI world?This is the question Richard explores with today's guest. Tim Smeaton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kubrick Group, a company that helps organizations realise the value of data, AI, and cloud technology. In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Tim recommends you "ignore amazing opportunities."How Tim identified a structural problem to solve with his business - and the results he got.The potential impact of AI on technology spend, customer service, and decision-making.What skills you'll need to thrive as AI ramps up.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Kubrick Group (https://www.kubrickgroup.com/us/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-smeaton-424929Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/tim-smeaton Timestamps: 00:00 Intro04:28 Analytical approach to problem-solving11:43 Addressing skills gap by training in data17:08 Consulting firm offers great value and benefits20:08 Organizations lag in adopting AI 25:12 World Economic Forum highlights33:43 Concerns about the future marketplace and business models36:44 Expand digital areas, diverse training, impact measurement40:16 Hiring and managing a larger team effectively

That's what Richard Medcalf explores with Michael Riedl, the CEO of Team Internet. The business was founded in 1996 as a web services company distributing domain names, until Michael led a strategic charge to double-down on new solutions including online marketing.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The story of how they acquired 17 businesses in 4 yearsThe 'business model epiphany' that led to a dramatic reinventionHow the business geared up to scale fastHow Michael dismantled the silos that the M&A strategy had createdThe 3-phase roadmap that guided Michael's strategic thinkingResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Visit Michael Riedl here: https://www.mr.ceo/Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/michael-riedl

In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Logan (and Richard) relate business and faithHow to 'wow' people and build a powerful network of 6000 people (it's simple, but not always easy)The three big decisions everybody needs to addressHow Logan has built a culture of excellence that resulted in a Net Promoter Score "so high its almost unbelievable" (according to the consultancy who measured it!)How to invest in key outputs to create differentiationResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Kernel Global (https://www.kernel-global.com/) Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/logan-naiduTimestamps:00:00 Intro04:21 Embracing holistic identity and faith in workplace.07:33 Christian values and their practical challenges.13:30 Balancing faith and business in building networks.18:01 Maintaining startup hunger in a growing business.22:25 Client praises consultant for exceptional service and loyalty.27:46 "Balancing casual and dialed-in interactions consistently."32:35 Daily routines for self-improvement and productivity.39:39 Desire for growth, serving shareholders and employees.42:57 Focusing on faith, culture, and excellence.44:29 Leave a review, and check out the show notes.

In this episode,- Richard Medcalf speaks with Björn Thorngren, the CEO and co-founder of MEDS, a leading online pharmacy in Sweden. MEDS has been the fastest-growing Swedish company (2018-2021) according to the Financial Times, having grown in 6 years to 800,000 customers with a brand recognised by 50% of people.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Björn identified the potential of the pharmaceutical sector in SwedenHow to build a strong consumer preference and win market share against strong incumbent competitionThe one part of the financial plan that Björn underestimatedWhat caused one of the co-founders to resign, and what Björn learned from thatThe next steps, now the initial goals have been attainedResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Meds (https://meds.se/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/Timestamps: 00:00 Intro03:42 Crating successful companies with marginal market improvements08:03 How to overcome competitors in the domestic market10:42 Transitioning from store to online17:22 How to create your brand in a competitive market.23:55 Challenges in reaching new customers32:25 Expanding business with new markets and products.

That's the question Richard explores today with Jack Murray, entrepreneur and the CEO of MediaHQ, a leading Irish SaaS company that has revolutionized the PR and communications industry with its comprehensive media contacts database and press release distribution tools. Jack is also an author, having penned "The Magic Slice," where he explores the art of storytelling in business.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The insidious ways corporate culture is reducing your impact – and what to do instead.Specific tools to help you clarify your missionHow to use the "Magic Slice" to land your message with impactHow to change your presentations so they benefit from the latest neuroscience findings on how to win hearts and minds (and what not to do)Resources/sources mentioned:Media HQ (https://www.mediahq.com/)Buy Jack Murray's book: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Slice-Master-Storytelling-Business-ebook/dp/B09HZFKYKYThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/jack-murrayTimestamps: 00:00 Intro06:21 Formal education designed for the industrial age11:45 Funny moments during the storyteller course14:15 Define mission, goal, and success for clarity22:28 Challenges experienced managers face25:00 Introducing two transformative coaching programs for executives.28:45 The Designer learns lessons in audience understanding and impact.31:22 Identifying key trends34:24 Importance of storytelling in creating engaging content.49:04 Wrap up

In this episode, we'll share cutting-edge insight about how you can make that happen.Elisa Farri is vice president and co-lead of Capgemini Invent’s Management Lab. She is listed in the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2023. She is a frequent contributor to leading management magazines, including the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Rotman Management. She has recently published the "Management GPT" white paper in collaboration with Thinkers50.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Three impactful ways leaders can start using generative AI, as a thought partnerWhy you need to move from knowing about generative AI, to actively harnessing itHow to use AI as a co-thinker, not as a producerWhere you should startResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Management GPT: How CEOs can harness Generative AI in their own leadership Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/elisa-farriTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:57 Exploring the impact of generative AI in labs09:10 Tech-savvy leadership with AI13:49 Strategic thinking and guidance for interacting with machines16:58 Humans need to build core competencies, and use technology.21:34 Using machines for project feedback and support.25:24 AI will not replace human emotional intelligence

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Brett Simmons, CEO of Scale Link. Scale Link is a social venture and a first-of-its-kind secondary market for small business loans, working with more than 30 community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and having purchased over $52M in loans over the last 3 years to provide capital and additional revenue to important community organizations -  to the tune of $5.5M in unrestricted funds.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Brett believes impact investing is brokenThe art of "execution versus calibration," as new information comes inWhy humility is a leadership superpowerResources/sources mentioned:scalelink.orgThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/brett-simmonsTimestamps: 0:00 Intro04:46 How to make transactions more efficient07:55 Planning vs. Execution09:32 Challenges in selling to different bank sizes12:58 Structuring environment for self-discovery and growth20:48 Addressing societal needs 26:30 The Power of Humility

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a law firm that has developed a dedicated impact investing practice, advising both mission-aligned investors and social enterprises.Chintan has become a trusted advisor to leaders in the impact field because of his "purpose-driven" approach to corporate law.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why "interesting" is a trap that can keep you stuck in unfulfilling workWhat innovations occur when you intersect law with an impact mindsetThe overlooked reasons why venture capital is often not the perfect funding option for impact entrepreneursHow new legal frameworks can enable a new wave of impactHow to scale your results by moving from a project mindset to a paradigm mindsetResources/sources mentioned:https://rpck.com/The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/chintan-panchalTimestamps:00:00 Intro04:34 Making societal impact09:00 Investor-entrepreneur relationships12:37 Challenges with traditional financing 22:17 Learning leads to success30:36 Balancing family, work, and making a difference40:00 Becoming the best leader through effective communication

We're continuing our season on "Business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Andy Morris, CEO of Cirencester Friendly Society.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The do's and don'ts of selling and closing businesses, are based on Andy's experience with RBS in the MEA region.How Andy got independent and headstrong CEOs to coalesce and deliver on a vision none of them originally wanted.How Andy navigated the transition from large investment bank to small mutual business, and what clenched the CEO role for him.The challenges of taking a 130+ year old business into new growth areas – and how to make sure that winning people over to the vision isn't one of themResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/andy-morris Timestamps: 00:00 Intro05:08 Business divestment09:16 Navigating strategic changes20:03 Finding satisfaction in smaller organization23:26 Program for CEO coaching and leadership development.25:47 Prepare, collaborate, show expertise in non-finance areas.31:07 Excited about growth, retirement from finance role.35:33 Promoting mutual insurance for growth and impact.38:51 Maximizing efficiency, competing with big insurers, adopting technology.44:11 Transition from CFO to CEO through reinvention.

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". Richard Medcalf speaks with Marci Zaroff, Founder/CEO of ECOfashion Corp. Marci coined the term “ECOfashion” in 1995 and is a serial entrepreneur as well as the author of “ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating A Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World.” She is the winner of awards including “WWD ESG Leadership Award,” “New York Moves Power Women Award” and “Real Leaders Impact Award”.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What it means to be on the cutting edge, ahead of your time in promoting industry changeHow Marci innovated to create business ideas that the rest of the industry didn't see as possibleWhy you can raise standards AND keep products price-competitive (and how to do that)The "story-doing" approach to winning over your ecosystem and creating systemic changeResources/sources mentioned:Visit ECOfashion Corp (https://www.ecofashioncorp.com/)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/marci-zaroffTimestamps: 0:00 Intro03:15 Advocating for holistic health & eco-friendly fashion 08:53 Eco fashion brand integrates Eastern and Western philosophy16:28 Organic industry growth, challenges, and future strategies22:50 Outdated pricing models, vertical integration, and collaboration.