The Impact Multiplier CEO

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard Medcalf speaks with Sebastian DiGrande, CEO of Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX).PCX was founded in the Philippines, one of the epicenters of the plastic pollution crisis, and the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and create a fully traceable offset platform to responsibly recover, process, or recycle plastic waste. Prior to joining PCX, Sebastian was the EVP of Strategy & Chief Customer Officer at Gap Inc..In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Sebastian came across his mission almost by accident, and why he believes in the power of serendipity.The journey that allowed PCX to scale up their impact 4X impact in under two years, with now 100,000 tonnes of plastic divertedThe importance of harnessing the "jealous neighbor effect"The "one conversation" question, and why it mattersSebastian's journey into "the land of misfit toys and battered children": how he turned a "peripheral" team into a bold, strategic unit that would lead the way to a more competitive future for his previous firm.Resources/sources mentioned:https://pcxmarkets.comhttps://pcxmarkets.comThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit xquadrant.com/services to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/sebastian-digrandeTimestamps:0:00 Intro03:35 Personal-professional change, passion for the environment17:49 Building a team for a successful startup operation21:13 How to manage plastic waste24:27 How to use influencers to help your cause30:56 Risk-taking culture 34:05 Elevating suppressed talent to drive impact.

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Randell Leach, CEO of Beneficial State Bank. Randall is also on the Board of Directors of EarthAdvantage, a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate the creation of better buildings. Randell is personally driven to help people achieve their sustainability and social impact goals by applying innovative business solutions, and is a winner of the 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Randell struggled as an entrepreneur - and the lesson to learn from thatThe importance of "the first sale"What happened when Randall let go of his safe corporate career to pursue his purposeThe challenges of building out a concept that is currently non-existentThe practical power of a daily self-assessment.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Beneficial State Bank (https://www.beneficialstatebank.com) Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/randell-leachTimestamps:0:00 Intro07:23 Finding purpose in helping others.14:45 Overcoming failure, finding resilience, discovering passion.20:13 Banking model hacked to serve the community27:03 Challenging to change the existing business model35:43 Attributes matter, but context is crucial.

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kerry Siggins, the CEO of StoneAge Holdings, a fast growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double digit growth, year over year. In 2015, she successfully transitioned the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company through employee ownership. In this conversation, you’ll learn:The low point at age 28 caused Kerry to move back in with her parents, and yet opened up a whole new professional adventure.The pros - and the cons - of an employee ownership model.The 3 key questions Kerry uses to "hire for ownership mindset."Why did Kerry cut ties with all her dealers and move to a direct sales model?Kerry's mission is to change the face of capitalism by creating 1000 millionairesResources/sources mentioned:kerrysiggins.comstoneageholdings.comThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/kerry-siggins

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We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Brad Stevens, CEO of Outsource Access. Brad is a lifetime entrepreneur having built multiple businesses. He is currently the Founder & CEO of Outsource Access (OA), an offshore virtual services firm he has grown to 500 employees in just 3.5 years, which received the Inc Magazine Best in Business Award for firms making the biggest impact on society as a whole in alignment with their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He's also a 2023 Real Leaders Impact Award winner.In this conversation, you’ll learn:What business Brad started when he was in 4th gradeThe experience that led him to found Outsource Access as a "force for good"The framework Brad uses to ensure his business is purpose-drivenThe specific question Brad asks every employee each quarter, to kick off a purpose-driven initiativeWhat Brad's personal mission statement is, and why it mattersWhat "mental expansion" looks like when you're on a quest to multiply your impactResources/sources mentioned:outsourceaccess.comEmail tools@outsourceaccess.com with "multiplier" in the subject line10X is easier than 2X ultimate reviewhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradstevens44/The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/brad-stevensTimestamps:0:00 Intro01:39 Charity fundraising events.09:23 How to grow from 1 to 500 employees 21:19 Strategic decision: virtual work, massive growth.33:19 Consuming content is easy, but implementation is hard 37:17 Identity shift and environment shape personal growth

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kevin Chin, CEO of Arowana. After 10 years as a finance-first Private Equity business, Kevin transformed it into one of the world's highest-ranking B Corps and impact investment groups in less than 5 years.Prior to Arowana, Kevin took over and saved a software company with 6 weeks of cash left and transitioned it to a global leader within 4 years, culminating in it being acquired by Oracle.In this episode, you'll learn:What the biggest learning in transitioning to a B-Corp wasWhere the biggest resistance came fromHow Arowana is planning to multiply its impact across future generations.The specific strategy Kevin uses to remain mentally agile, despite his experience and success.Resources/sources mentioned:Arowana (Arowanaco.com)Hyper-turnaround book (https://www.amazon.com/HyperTurnaround-Transforming-Company-Collapse-Global-ebook/dp/B07MDPR7CN/)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/kevin-chinTimestamps:0:00 Intro06:17 Measurement tools used in B Corps for accountability13:30 How to make an Impact with your growth and overcome resistance from corporations17:11 Targeting emerging markets for positive change20:34 Finding fulfillment in building sustainable electric vehicles.

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". In this episode, Richard speaks with James Boettcher, CEO of Righteous, Canada’s #1 Gelato Company. James has ensured that this little scoop shop could become a force for good and has charted the course for Righteous' tremendous growth and earned several awards including Top 40Under40, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Real Leaders 2023 Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why James focuses on frozen desserts as his "vehicle for impact".Why "business is not business".How to care for your staff whilst avoiding an entitlement mentality.5 essential questions for creating a coaching culture in your team 1:1s.A key tool for scaling yourself and ensuring your leadership is aligned.Resources/sources mentioned:Righteous Gelato (https://righteousgelato.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit https://xquadrant.com/services/ceo-mastermind/ to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/james-boettcher

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Craig Lund, CEO of Mightier.Mightier is a digital program that uses biometric feedback and game-based play that has been clinically proven to help kids ages 6 to 14 prepare for life's big emotions. To date, more than 2.5 million games have been played on the Mightier app by more than 100,000 kids.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How a strong mission can cause business challenges, and how Craig has overcome theseWhy having a compelling purpose can be a nightmare when it comes to hiring (and what to do about that!)How to create competitive advantage by going DEEP into your sector's underpinningsManaging the transition as the company grows"Grill style marketing" approach to finding unique opportunitiesChallenges of operating in a resource-constrained startup environmentResources/sources mentioned:Mightier (https://mightier.com) The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit xquadrant.com/services to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/craig-lundTimestamps:0:00 Intro09:59 Challenges in pricing and hiring for startups15:28 How to make MITRE accessible26:58 The need for organizational restructuring.29:34 Building a business and finding opportunities through detailed analysis

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Stuart McLachlan, CEO of Anthesis Group. He founded the business in 2013 and it has grown to over 1,000 people across several continents, with a client portfolio that includes many FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 Companies. In this conversation, you’ll learn:What "sustainable performance" actually is, and Stuart's own adventure that led him to write a book on this topic.The "strongholds" of the previous era, need to be dismantled by the next generation of leaders.How to develop "Impact KPIs".The distinction between working within the system and reimagining the system.How the climate agenda is more opportunity than threat.The 'corporate superpower' of the next decade, as Stuart sees itResources/sources mentioned:Adventures in Sustainable Performance (www.amazon.com/Adventure-Sustainable-Performance-compliance-Leadership/dp/1394177410)Anethesis Website (www.anthesisgroup.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Join Rivendell, the exclusive group of top CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world. Visit xquadrant.com/services to learn more and take your leadership to the next level.Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with the book Making Time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful. Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/stuart-mclachlanTimestamps:0:00 Intro03:12 Creating a sustainable future15:52 How to achieve zero emissions 22:46 How corporations can adapt to disruptive innovation29:14 Empowering employees for impact

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kirsty Leighton, CEO of Milk & Honey PR: a multi-award winning, energetic PR agency that has recently made the FT’s growing European company top 1000. In addition, Kirsty was recognized in the 2023 Real Leaders Impact Awards.In this conversation, you’ll learn:The document she wrote at the start of the business, enable the company to scale so quickly.How Kirsty turns corporate values into highly actionable value-creation projects.How one of their first international offices died "in the plague of locusts".Why Kirsty made a pledge to help 250 people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into a career in communications, and how she's delivering on that.Resources/sources mentioned:Milk & Honey PR (https://milkandhoneypr.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/kirsty-leightonTimestamps:0:00 Intro04:02 How to efficiently establish a company in about a month17:19 Making a meaningful impact by collaborating with organizations.33:44 Creating careers, mentoring, diversity, internships, and industry collaboration.