S4E3: Structuring for scale, with CEO J Schwan
March 9, 2021
"A leader is 1 part cheerleader, 1 part coach, 1 part referee..."
J Schwan (CEO of Kin + Carta) talks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf.
We are continuing our season on "CEO Success Formulae", where highly impactful CEOs share what’s driven their success to date - and explore what it will take to reach the next level.
In this conversation, you’ll discover the story of how J built a 1600 person global consulting company and you'll learn:
- The leadership philosophy behind the company's phenomenal growth
- The dark side of being an empathetic leader
- The simple "one page" technique that keeps everyone focused and aligned
- Why J turned down a lucrative contract with the department of defence
- How working on structural issues allows J to multiply his impact
Resources/sources mentioned:
- J Schwan's LinkedIn
- J Schwan's Twitter
- Kin + Carta
- Scaling Up (Verne Harnish)
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page
Remember to download your copy of The CXO's Checklist for Challenging Times !
For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season4episode3