SharkPreneur 860: Catching Giants with Kevin Gaskell
Catching Giants
Kevin Gaskell, KevinGaskell.com
– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 860 Kevin Gaskell
Leading the turnaround of Porsche from close to bankruptcy to market leader saw Kevin Gaskell, at the age of 32, recognized as one of the most capable leaders of his generation. He consolidated that recognition with 4 years as Managing Director of BMW (GB) during which he led the business to record growth and a 500% improvement in profitability. He is a corporate trailblazer who has changed the way that businesses operate.
Since leaving the automotive sector he has founded and led businesses to massive success in the digital, technology, data, brand marketing, market research, construction, retail, professional services and manufacturing sectors. Such flexibility and adaptability have confirmed his position as an extraordinary and inspirational leader.
A highly motivational and engaging speaker, he believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results - and he has the experiences to prove it. He has led global corporations, start-ups, private equity portfolio companies and organizations large and small to create shareholder value in excess of $5 Billion. His companies have won numerous awards, and one was recently recognized as the best private equity investment of the year.
He has played international sport, walked to both the north and south poles and climbed the world’s highest mountains to fund the construction of a cancer treatment unit. He recently set a new world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic Ocean. For relaxation he plays in a rock band.
He has authored and published the internationally bestselling books ‘Inspired Leadership’ and ‘Catching Giants’.
Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kevin Gaskell about his book, Catching Giants.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:
- How you must understand the goal of your business if you’re going to fix it.
- Why it’s vital for everyone on the team to know their role and their importance.
- How business owners must have open communication with their team members.
- Why everyone in the business needs to be connected to the business plan.
- How growing your business quickly requires you to think differently.
Connect with Kevin:
Guest Contact Info
@KevinDGaskell
@kevin_gaskell
linkedin.com/in/kevin-gaskell
Links Mentioned:
KevinGaskell.com
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