The Impact Multiplier CEO

Richard Medcalf
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Jun 7, 2023 • 36min

S13E03: Winning the cyber war, with Haris Pylarinos (CEO, Hack the Box)

In this conversation, you’ll learn:What 'out of the box thinking' really means, and how Haris applied it to create a business that scaled with zero advertising spend.Why Haris fears we're losing the cyber war with catastrophic consequences - and what, as a CEO, you practically can do about it (starting with a simple policy decision).How to discover the seeds of your future buried in your formative years.How to avoid the biggest financial mistake he made as an entrepreneur.0:00 Intro06:09 Using custom tech for efficiency08:27 Transition to entrepreneurship with a cybersecurity focus13:09 Investing in the human element of cybersecurity15:51 Creative hires needed - non-degree talent possible18:45 2 transformative programs for CEOs and executives26:43 Understanding issues before hiring new people33:32 Out-of-the-box thinking for leaders.Resources/sources mentioned:Hack the Box (https://hackthebox.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/haris-pylarinos
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May 31, 2023 • 36min

S13E02: Bold commitments that built a $100M nonprofit, with Matt Hill (CEO, One Tree Planted)

In this conversation, you’ll learn:The 'positioning move' that set up One Tree Planted as a distinctive and high-growth player in the environmental space.Matt's "sponge research" strategy as he bootstrapped the company whilst working as a teacher to pay the bills.Why did Matt commit $2 million of funds he didn't have...The 4 core principles that enable Matt to create "the best conferences ever."How Matt has built a $100M, 100-person nonprofit without coming over as someone asking for money.Resources/sources mentioned:One Tree Planted (https://onetreeplanted.org)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Don't forget to check out Making TIME For Strategy (http://makingtimeforstrategy.com/)Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/matt-hill
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May 19, 2023 • 4min

S13E01: Introducing a new season - Business as a Force for Good

Richard speaks with recognized mission-driven CEOs worldwide, including those featured in the Real Leaders Impact Awards. He explores their origin story, their mission, how they've multiplied their impact in the past, and what it will take to multiply their impact even further in the future.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/
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Mar 15, 2023 • 41min

S11E05: Adaptability and leading change, with Jason Feifer (editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur.com)

 In this conversation, you’ll discover:What Jason's research showed is the #1 trait of successful entrepreneursThe real reason people panic when confronted with changeWhat leaders forget about leading people through change (to their great cost)The "Bridge of Familiarity strategy" and how it applies to "chicken chips"The problem of defining yourself by your job title... and what to do insteadResources/sources mentioned:Website: jasonfeifer.comBook: Build For TomorrowThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy!Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/jason-feifer 
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Mar 8, 2023 • 37min

S11E04: Notes from a lifetime of entrepreneurship, with Dan Miller

In this conversation, you’ll learn:The mindset hack that took Dan out of a culture of poverty and resentment and turned him into a successful serial entrepreneur.Why, despite being a best selling author, his royalties only amount to 0.5% of his total income.The danger of "living but not dreaming" - and how to get out of that.Dan's business success strategies, including the paradox of keeping consistent AND quitting!The 15% rule, and how Dan applies it rigorously each yearResources/sources mentioned:Website: 48 Days (www.48days.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast (https://xquadrant.com/podcast)Find out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy (https://xquadrant.com/time)Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/dan-miller 
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Mar 1, 2023 • 40min

S11E03: How leaders get paid to speak, with Grant Baldwin (CEO, The Speaker Lab)

 In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to make the most of your critical speaking opportunities as an executiveHow Grant has built a fantastic company culture in a purely virtual environmentGrant's top tips for getting started as a professional speaker after corporate life - and the critical first step to nailResources/sources mentioned:Website: The Speaker LabThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy! Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/grant-baldwin 
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Feb 22, 2023 • 41min

S9E14: Winning people's hearts and minds in a turnaround situation, with Remco Samuels (CEO, EVBox)

In this conversation, you’ll discover:How Remco broadened his professional scope, from audit all the way to become a rounded CEOThe mindset that helped Remco influence across complex organisations and different cultural expectationsHow Remco identified a sense of purpose in the midst of a difficult turnaround situationWhat's next for the business, and for him in his role as CEOResources/sources mentioned:Website: EVBoxBook: Seven habits of highly effective peopleThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesFor full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/remco-samuels
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Feb 15, 2023 • 43min

S9E13: Discovering a mission along the way in deep tech, with Scott White (CEO, PragmatIC)

In this conversation, you’ll learn:the story of how Scott identified a promising technology, realised it wouldn't work, and then committed to building something that wouldthe difference between technology firms and deep tech businessesthat mission isn't always 'hard wired' at the foundation of a business - and how a sense of purpose has emerged along the way for Scottwhat the key discussion was that shifted Pragmatic from a transactional business to a firm with 3 core purpose themeshow to use purpose as an "opportunity filter"Resources/sources mentioned:Website: PragmatICLinkedIn: Scott WhiteThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/scott-white
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Feb 8, 2023 • 28min

S9E12: From Navy SEAL to saving lives through technology, with Mike Lahiff (CEO, ZeroEyes)

 In this conversation, you’ll learn:The chance conversation that set Mike on his new mission to save lives at scale.How the company has grown in 5 years despite the COVID pandemic dramatically impacting their core market.The hiring strategy that Mike uses to 'piggyback on high-performance culture'The three key military watchwords that Mike has repurposed as a leadership mantra in businessResources/sources mentioned:Email: mike@zeroeyes.comWebsite: ZeroEyes (www.zeroeyes.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Sign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership Principles (www.xquadrant.com/go/exponential)Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/mike-lahiff 
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Feb 1, 2023 • 33min

S9E11: Making other startups successful, with Saket Kumar (CEO, Vitt)

 In this conversation, you’ll learn:Saket's backstory - and why that drives him to make other startups successful.The one thing Saket really focused on that made everything else in the business much easier.How a 'geeky culture' reinforces the cohesion of the business.Resources/sources mentioned:Email: saket@vitt.shWebsite: Vitt (www.vitt.sh)Book: How Music Works by David Byrne (www.amazon.com/How-Music-Works-David-Byrne/dp/1936365537)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(www.xquadrant.com/podcast)Sign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership Principles (www.xquadrant.com/go/exponential)Watch this episode on Youtube! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/saket-kumar 

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