Steve Ford shares how he used listening to develop a new strategy for the RCOT. He also describes the practical steps they have taken to bring the strategy alive – including the use of rocks.  We also touch on why and how professional bodies need to change to remain relevant in the future.   

­­­­Dena McCallum of Eden McCallum shares how they have pursued a core purpose over more than 20 years, using a disruptive business model in a very traditional industry: management consulting. 

In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome back Mike Carragher, CEO of VHB, a generational company with a long-term mindset.  Mike describes multiple elements needed to create the conditions for continued success in a rapidly changing world.  He talks about the preparation they undertake so they can develop an effective strategy, the way they grow their future business leaders, and how they are helping enable their industry to have an even bigger impact in solving the significant problems we collectively face.

In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome Harry Drajpuch, CEO of Amware Fullfilment.   Harry delivers a masterclass on how to identify a company's purpose, create a clear strategy, and build a strong company culture.   He provides memorable examples and simple rules that everyone can understand and use to guide what they do day-to-day.  This episode is a must-listen for any CEO looking to further improve their leadership and management skills.

In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome Eric Ressler, Founder and Creative Director of Cosmic, a creative agency that is exploring how digital experiences can spark real world change.   They empower social impact organizations by helping them nail their impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action. Eric shares what it takes to embrace and stick with a new purpose and strategy – and why doing so was both the toughest and best thing they’ve ever done. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Dave Edwards,  Chief Executive of the Royal Aeronautical Society. We explore the challenges of keeping a 157 year-old organisation relevant in a changing digital world, while engaging younger generations and addressing environmental challenges.

VSO operates in complex, high-risk environments globally. Their CEO, Philip Goodwin, shares practical tools and leadership mindsets that are that are applicable for any organisation facing an increasingly uncertain world.   

In this episode, I’m very pleased to welcome 3 innovative CEOs, Helen Rippon, Mark Walley, and Julian Mund, to explore how collaboration helps their relatively small organisations effectively pursue huge ambitions.  There are valuable lessons here for leaders of organisations of all types and sizes. #strategy #purpose #socialpurpose #leadership #CEOviews #PLSA #STEP

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