

The Impact Multiplier CEO
Richard Medcalf
As a CEO, you’ve demonstrated your ability to solve complex problems and achieve extraordinary results. You've skills, resources and experience. But you have the potential for even greater impact and a more satisfying legacy. What will it take to multiply your positive impact - in the business, for your people, and in the world at large?
Join Richard Medcalf, Founder of Xquadrant, and high-impact CEOs from some of the world’s most exciting firms - for a perspective-shifting conversation at the intersection of strategy, leadership and purpose.
Welcome to the Impact Multiplier CEO podcast.
Join Richard Medcalf, Founder of Xquadrant, and high-impact CEOs from some of the world’s most exciting firms - for a perspective-shifting conversation at the intersection of strategy, leadership and purpose.
Welcome to the Impact Multiplier CEO podcast.
Episodes
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May 11, 2022 • 39min
S8E15: A hub that attracts top tech talent, with Jason Wojahn (CEO, Thirdera)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:How Jason built a 600+ person, 11-country business in just one year!The 'lighthouse effect' and why it's important to attract rare tech talentWhy "it's not really about strategy' - and what's more important to focus onResources/sources mentioned:Thirdera websiteJason Wojahn's LinkedInBook: Amp it Up - Frank SlootmanApp: Training Today The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! Remember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning CurveWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/jason-wojahn

May 4, 2022 • 36min
S8E14: Maintaining agility in a 6000-person business, with Cahê Kuczera Toporowicz (EVP, Amaris Consulting)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The 4 elements of the "Smart Corporation Approach" that allowed Amaris to open 80 offices in 60 countries in just a few years.Proof of why a single year's performance doesn't predict future potentialThe structure that Cahê has built around him to avoid 'loneliness at the top' syndromeHow he juggles multiple time zones without burning outResources/sources mentioned:Amaris Consulting website (www.amaris.com)Duolingo app (www.duolingo.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Remember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning Curve, (www.xquadrant.com/go/curve)Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/cahê-kuczera-toporowicz

Apr 27, 2022 • 31min
S8E13: Inspiring the team as you scale into 30 markets, with Timo Buetefisch (CEO, Cooltra)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:How Timo motivates his employees - it might not be how you imagine!The "20-30 person" rule that Timo uses to scale his influenceThe hard lessons learned from scaling a business into over 30 cities across EuropeThe importance of a CEO peer community to sustain you as a leaderResources/sources mentioned:Cooltra website Book - The hard thing about hard things (Ben Horriwitz)Book - Scaling Up Xquadrant's CEO Peer CommunityThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning CurveWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/timo-buetefisch

Apr 20, 2022 • 31min
S8E12: Becoming co-CEO, with Matthias Berlit (CEO, Inform GmbH)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:What it was like to take over a business as one of four co-CEOsThe 'cell division' strategy that has sustained Inform Software's growth for decadesMatthias's key learnings from the journey as CEOResources/sources mentioned:matthias.berlit@inform-software.comMatthias Berlit's LinkedInBook - Lean StartupBook - Reinventing Organisations - Frederick Laloux The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning CurveWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/matthias-berlit

Apr 13, 2022 • 31min
S8E11: Bringing specific vision to a business, with Silke Zschweigert (CEO, Jonckers)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:Silke's "Madonna moment" that led her to leave a corporate job she loved.The three biggest factors that helped Silke secure the CEO role.The biggest surprise about being CEO - and how that weighs on the leader.Resources/sources mentioned:Jonckers website (www.jonckers.com)Who moved my cheese? book (https://www.amazon.fr/Who-Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson/dp/0091816971)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Remember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning Curve, (www.xquadrant.com/go/curve)Watch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/silke-zschweigert

Apr 6, 2022 • 43min
S4E21: Finding what's next, with Evan Sohn (CEO, Recruiter.com)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The mistake most leaders make in creating a gap between vision and executionHow to distinguish temptation from opportunityHow Evan deploys KPIs to give everyone real clarity about how they can most contribute to the corporate missionThe 'dark side' of Evan's high energy and passion - and how he's learned to deal with thatResources/sources mentioned:evan@recruiter.comEvan Sohn's LinkedInBook - Extreme ownershipBook - The Lighthouse Effect (Steven Pemberton)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to download your copy ofThe CXO's Checklist for Challenging Times! Watch this episode on Youtube! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/evan-sohn

Mar 30, 2022 • 35min
S8E10: Difficult decisions on the CEO learning curve, with Thomas Crary, (CEO, Pond5)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:Why being a "non-traditional CFO" landed him the CEO role (and how you can apply the same mindset)The difficult decision Thomas had to make immediately as CEO - and why it was so importantWhat Thomas did that ended up "unlocking the talent" within the businessHow to avoid the rigours of business from weighing down too heavily on youResources/sources mentioned:Pond5 websiteSlack appThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning CurveWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/thomas-crary

Mar 23, 2022 • 40min
S8E09: From Fortune 100 to a high-growth specialist, with John Maynard (CEO, Adarma Security)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The learnings as John moved from large corporates (HP, Cisco) to running a 300-person business.The rule of thumb that has helped John prioritise his time between different stakeholder groups.The one thing John overlooked in the first few months as CEO.How to build the employer value proposition in a market where talent is much sought-after.Resources/sources mentioned:Adarma Security website (adarma.com)Extreme Ownership (book) (https://www.amazon.fr/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-Seals/dp/1250067057)The Age of Competitive Advantage (book) (https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Competitive-Advantage-Rules-Digital/dp/052557560X)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Remember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning Curve, (www.xquadrant.com/go/curve)Watch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/john-maynard

Mar 16, 2022 • 37min
S8E08: Managing your personal energy on the CEO learning curve, with Gurjodhpal Singh (CEO, Tide India)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The importance of 'mental rhythm' - and extracting yourself from most of the demands on your time.How to set up clear boundaries to manage personal energy despite complex business demands.The guiding thought that governed Gurjodhpal as he recruited his new executive team. Resources/sources mentioned:Tide WebsiteThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning CurveWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/gurjodhpal-singh

Mar 9, 2022 • 40min
S8E07: Two challenges for every new CEO, with Miguel Giribet Giral (CEO, Cash Converters España)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The 2 major areas every CEO needs to focus on, and the balance to put on each.How a sabbatical to Bali set Miguel on fire with a purpose that the business is now delivering on.The differences between the online and offline worlds of retail - and the learning curve that represented.How the CEO role needs to change to triple gross margin in 5 years.Resources/sources mentioned:Miguel Giribet Giral's LinkedIn The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageRemember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning Curve Watch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/miguel-giribet-giral


