
Garry Ridge
Former CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years. Author of the book 'Any Dumbass Can Do It'.
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May 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It
Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, shares insights from his leadership journey that transformed the company into a beloved brand. He discusses the importance of cultivating a positive corporate culture and employee engagement, likening it to nurturing ingredients for optimal growth. Ridge emphasizes the significance of trust and psychological safety in teams, especially post-COVID-19. He also touches on overcoming fear in leadership and the value of creating lasting memories over merely selling products, all while encouraging aspiring leaders with wisdom from his book.

Mar 26, 2024 • 36min
How Learning Moments Help Leaders Drive Culture Change w/ Garry Ridge
Former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge discusses leadership and culture change, emphasizing the importance of learning moments for leaders, implementing new policies, and successfully shepherding organizations. He shares insights on what leaders are currently getting wrong, motivates his own leadership, and highlights the four pillars for driving culture change.