How do you establish a positive work culture? Where does an organization’s values arise from? In this episode, Garry answers these questions and more.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Petri dish analogy of growing culture at your company

• Addressing toxic behavior from high performers

• Five lessons from tribal communities

• Identifying if you’re an accidental soul sucking CEO

• Replacing your managers with coaches

• Defining your organization’s values and distributing authority

• The three most important words to learn in your life are I don’t know

• Flying through turbulence as the captain of the plane

• What constitutes accountability and how to command it as a leader

• Taking the Maniac Pledge

  
  

Who is Garry Ridge?

Garry Ridge is the Chairman Emeritus at the WD-40 Company. Under his leadership, WD-40 Company grew their market cap from $250 million to nearly $2.5 billion. He's also a bestselling author and adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture and the master of science and executive leadership. He further delves into these principles in his three books: The Unexpected Learning Moment: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture through Lockdown 2020, Tribe Culture: How it Shaped WD-40 Company, and the co-authored, Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. He's been named one of the top 10 most admired CEOs in the world by Inc. Magazine. Simon Sinek has called him Igniter of the Year, Global Gurus in 2021. Now, Garry is busy writing a new book called Any Dumb Ass Can Do It.

Mentions:

Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A: https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-2

Tribe Culture: How it Shaped WD-40 Company: https://www.amazon.com/TRIBE-CULTURE-Shaped-WD-40-Company-ebook/dp/B08DJBZKDP/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-3

The Unexpected Learning Moment: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture through Lockdown 2020: https://www.amazon.com/UNEXPECTED-LEARNING-MOMENT-Thriving-Lockdown-ebook/dp/B09649CDTM/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-4

Follow Garry:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/

More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: https://craigdowden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

Craig discusses his key learnings from the North American Business Summit that he recently attended. The summit brought together CEOs and business leaders from Canada, the US, and Mexico to discuss pressing issues in North American businesses.

First, it is essential to test our assumptions in today's fast-paced world. As things change rapidly, it is important to evaluate our beliefs and hypotheses to determine their validity and whether they serve us well. Continuous learning is crucial to update our thinking and remain open to new information and experiences.

Second, instead of taking an either-or approach, it is beneficial to look for opportunities that balance and integrate different priorities. This mindset allows for more compelling and valuable decision-making.

Third, there is an increasing need to listen to oneself and be aware of physiological, emotional and psychological data. Listening to others and engaging in collaborative conversations is essential for understanding different perspectives and making informed decisions, especially in complex situations.

The summit's overarching theme of "stronger together" highlights the significance of human connection and cooperation. Doing good and performing well are not competing priorities. Business leaders can achieve positive results while also making a positive impact on their communities.

More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: https://craigdowden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

When it comes to driving successful projects across the finish line, how can leaders ensure their team is motivated and equipped? In this episode, Clint Padgett answers this question and more.

What You’ll Learn:

• The three steps along the worry curve

• How to make a plan that creates commitment and accountability

• The difference between communication and conversation

• How to work and hire effectively in a remote environment 

• The key ingredients of management by commitment

Who is Clint?

Clint Padgett is the CEO and President of Project Success Incorporated, where he helps leaders and their team implement repeatable, sustainable strategies to deliver high-stakes projects on time, on target. As a ForbesBooks featured author, his first book, The Project Success Method, offers a unique and effective methodology for planning, managing, and closing out projects on time and within budget. In his second book, How Teams Triumph: Managing By Commitment, he provides a blueprint for building strong foundations for cross-functional teams through conversation and commitment.

Mentions:

The Project Success Method: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Success-Method-Achieving-Performance/dp/0470455837

How Teams Triumph: Managing By Commitment: https://books.forbes.com/books/how-teams-triumph-managing-by-commitment/

Follow Clint:

Website: https://projectsuccess.com/

Website: https://clintonmpadgett.com/

More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: https://craigdowden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/