

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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Nov 9, 2022 • 3min
S11E01: The CEO Rolodex
The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/the-ceo-rolodex

Nov 2, 2022 • 37min
S10E04: From bankruptcy to hyper growth, with Chris Lee (CEO, Solgen Power)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Chris failed miserably at his first business - and why he became afraid of scale.The strategy Chris employed to learn the skills to be a top growth-firm CEOThe importance of 'pattern disruption' in culture-buildingThe one thing you truly need to be an 'evangelist' for your business (and it's not what you think)Resources/sources mentioned:Website: solgenpower.comChris Lee's FB & IG: ChrisLeeQBBook: Atomic Habits by James ClearThe 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/chris-lee

Oct 26, 2022 • 31min
S10E03: Expanding into multiple markets simultaneously, with Erik Martinson (CEO, Svea Solar)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:What Erik learned as they scaled from one market to four markets simultaneously!The difference between scaling the organisation and scaling the company, and which to focus on.How to set the right expectations when recruiting new employeesHow Svea Solar attracts and retains talent - despite the challenges of growthThe inspiring 'essential intent' that the whole company rallies around.Resources/sources mentioned:Website: Svea SolarBook: How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (Bill Gates)The 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/erik-martinson

Oct 19, 2022 • 47min
S10E02: Using culture to scale a 'unicorn', with Matthew Scullion (CEO, Matillion)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The importance of turning raw data into a refined asset that can bring value to your business.The pivot that turned the business from successful small business to hyper-growth tech company.Matthew's playbook to take a business from launch to a billion-dollar valuation, and the major transitions to be navigated.How the list of values that Matthew wrote down on day 1 were 'operationalised' to truly help the business to scale successfully.Resources/sources mentioned:Website: Mattilion LinkedIn: Matthew ScullionThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast Find out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/matthew-scullion

Oct 19, 2022 • 3min
S10E01: Secrets of Scaling 2
The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageFind out about Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy Watch this episode on Youtube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season-10-secrets-of-scaling-2

Oct 12, 2022 • 42min
S9E10: A 40-year mission, with Frank Millar (CEO, CPI)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why working for a successful technology company set Frank on a whole new pathThe importance of 'place' and the '40 year' social purpose at the heart of CPI's missionHow conflict gets wasted, and the 'triangle strategy' to think differently about conflict situationsHow ecosystems create value, and the CEO's role in building increasingly valuable relationshipsResources/sources mentioned:CPI websiteImpact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/frank-millar

Sep 14, 2022 • 41min
S9E09: 35 years as CEO ... and the next chapter, with Adrian Weiler (Chair, Smart Freight Centre)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:How a trip to Australia inspired the culture of Inform, Adrian's Germany-based businessWhat Adrian did differently to five previous CEOs, to move the business from stagnation to growthWhat kept Adrian in his CEO role for almost four decadesWhy social media is overrated when it comes to impact, and how Adrian invests in his personal networkResources/sources mentioned:Website: Smart Freight CentreBook: Reinventing Organizations byFrederic Laloux Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome pageSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/adrian-weiler

Sep 7, 2022 • 49min
S9E08: Practicing leadership as a craft, with Joshua Lachs (CEO, Moneythink)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why Joshua jumped on board at Moneythink, and how the risk/reward equation played outWhat "practicing leadership as a craft" really looks likeWhat vulnerability really means when you're CEOResources/sources mentioned:Company - MoneythinkBook - Mindset (Carole Dweck)Impact Multiplier CEO Podcasthome pageSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/joshua-lachs

Aug 3, 2022 • 41min
S8E20: Leading a turnaround and sale in 20 months, with Enrique Sacau (CEO, Kneip)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The four things that ideally positioned Enrique for the Group CEO role.The "A,B,C" method that helped Enrique turn around the business and sell it to Deutsche Börse within just 20 months.Where over-communication really needs to happen, and how that impacts revenue.Why success will involve dropping several balls, and letting certain fires burn.Resources/sources mentioned:Website: Kneip 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/enrique-sacau

Jul 27, 2022 • 45min
S9E07: Aligning a diversified group of businesses, with Richard Rankin (CEO, H&H Group)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:How a corporate finance professional ended up as CEO of an unlikely business, and how Richard got the 'top job'Why it's not enough just to know and live your personal values...How Richard build a sense of shared purpose across some very different and historically independent companiesResources/sources mentioned:The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageSign up for our complimentary email series on Exponential Leadership PrinciplesWatch this episode on YouTube!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/richard-rankin


