The Impact Multiplier CEO

 In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Darren turned a 40-person business with £3M of debt into one of the top 100 design practices globally with true financial stability.Darren's three strategies for continued, sustained growth.Why Darren opted for a 'radical' employee ownership model, and the benefits of that choice.The difficulties and benefits of adapting and evolving a 'heritage brand'Resources/sources mentioned:Email: d.comber@scottbrownrigg.comWebsite: Scott BrownriggThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For StrategyWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/darren-comber 

 In this conversation, you’ll learn:How to make strategic choices that create true differentiation and long term growthThe three disciplines at the heart of the businessDon's high-value activities, and how he continually focuses on thoseHow Don develops his leaders, with a very intentional methodologyResources/sources mentioned:Email: don@dlpcapital.comWebsite: DLP Capital (www.dlpcapital.com)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(www.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/don-wenner 

In this conversation, you’ll learn:Davina and Richard's reflections on the main messages we've covered.How to get a quick understanding of the #1 area you should focus on first.Three practical next steps to implement the book's ideas yourself, in your team, or across your business.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Take the Making Time For Strategy AssessmentWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-7

In this conversation, you’ll learn:What the environment challenge is, and why every leader needs to wrestle with it.Some practical ideas to start to create a culture of strategic focus in your wider team.The "72 hour rule" and how that might transform your businessThe "IMPACT framework" and how you can use that to manage cultural change within your team.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-6

In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why your mindset is keeping you in low-value tasks more than you thinkThe "high performing janitor" syndrome - and what to do about itA great way to get out of people pleasingWhy too much productivity can be a bad thing!Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-5

In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why influence deeply affects the amount of strategic time you can create.The three kinds of conversation you need to have before you can implement your new productivity plan.The ongoing influence challenge - and how the SCARS method can dramatically improve your team's effectiveness.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-4

In this conversation, you’ll learn:The three tactical elements to put in place, if you want to make a real shift in your use of time.The CRASH approach for quickly freeing up your calendar.Why tactics are not enough!Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome pageDiscover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-3

In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why you can't free yourself up from operations, and what to do instead.How to identify your highest value activities.How to discover your #1 important project.The four areas to address if you want to make a breakthrough shift in your use of time.Resources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-2

In this conversation, you’ll learn:What the "infinity trap" is, and why it's causing most leaders to underperformThe definition of "strategic time", and why it's the #1 predictor of your future successWhy making time for strategy isn't a tactical productivity challenge, and what the real issues areResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/making-time-for-strategy-episode-1

In this conversation, you’ll learn:David's definition of a successful executive (criteria that many people fail to meet)Four practical organisational tips that should be in every exec's toolboxThe biggest productivity challenges that super-successful people actually haveHow to start working on the productivity of your leadership team Resources/sources mentioned:Website: www.gettingthingsdone.comBook: Getting Things DoneThe Impact Multiplier CEO PodcastFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For StrategyWatch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/david-allen