Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gary Ridge and His Philosophy

03:10 The Boldness of Leadership Titles

06:10 Awareness and Its Impact on Leadership

10:00 Building a People-Centric Culture

11:03 Non-Negotiables for Purpose-Driven Leadership

17:12 The Shift from Manager to Coach

22:00 Embracing the Coach Mindset

23:26 Servant Leadership: Balancing Heart and Head

25:44 Values-Driven Leadership

27:39 Engagement and Disengagement in the Workplace

30:14 Proving the Value of Culture

32:30 Learning from Failure

34:20 The Power of Values

40:07 Authenticity in Leadership

43:28 The Importance of Continuous Learning

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Gary Ridge, CEO of WD-40, shares his insights on leadership, culture, and the importance of creating a people-centric workplace. He discusses his book, 'Any Dumbass Can Do It,' emphasizing that effective leadership is about fostering trust, awareness, and psychological safety. Ridge highlights the shift from traditional management to coaching, the significance of values in decision-making, and the need for authenticity in leadership. He encourages leaders to embrace their role in helping others succeed and to recognize that culture is built over time, not through quick fixes.

Keywords

leadership, culture, coaching, awareness, values, servant leadership, engagement, workplace, trust, psychological safety

More Information

Amy Edmundson, "The Right Kind of Wrong"

www.thelearningmoment.net -> Quiz

Garry Ridge on linkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/)

School of Dumbassery

(https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14633002/)