The most enduring companies aren’t just built on strategy, they’re built on culture.

For over two decades, Ric Lewis, founder of Tristan Capital Partners, has been showing what that really looks like. His firm has grown into one of Europe’s leading real-estate investment platforms, managing over $16bn in assets. Ric was also ranked #1 on the Powerlist 2019, recognising him as the UK’s most influential person of African or Afro-Caribbean heritage .

In this episode, Ric reveals the cultural architecture behind Tristan: the balance between what he calls the “Ministry of Science” and the “Ministry of Magic” - the discipline to execute and the imagination to differentiate .

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to build a culture that becomes a competitive advantage.
• Why authenticity and integrity can unleash high performance.
• Insights into some of Ric’s most important leadership principles.
• Ric's golden rule for managing time efficiently.
• Why radical candour is the most important thing in mentorship.

If you want to understand what it really takes to build high-performance culture, this conversation is essential listening.

Chapters:

01:33 Building Tristan Capital Partners

02:11 Ric's Personal Philosophy and Purpose

10:03 Lessons from Competitive Sports

12:04 The Journey to Building a Real Estate Empire

17:55 Creating a Unique Company Culture

25:42 Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate Investment

27:56 Balancing Time and Saying No

29:19 The Importance of Self-Care

30:09 Finding Time to Think

31:38 The Journey of Philanthropy

40:21 Challenges in Mentorship

42:11 Staying Authentic and Honest

49:57 Next Generation and Succession

52:55 Maintaining Health and Wellness

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