S8E09: From Fortune 100 to a high-growth specialist, with John Maynard (CEO, Adarma Security)
March 22, 2022
“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm."
John Maynard (CEO of Adarma Security, a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions provider) speaks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf.
We are continuing our season "The CEO Learning Curve". Interesting and inspiring CEOs reflect on what got them the top job, what they've learned over the first few quarters in the role, and what lies ahead.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
- The learnings as John moved from large corporates (HP, Cisco) to running a 300-person business.
- The rule of thumb that has helped John prioritise his time between different stakeholder groups.
- The one thing John overlooked in the first few months as CEO.
- How to build the employer value proposition in a market where talent is much sought-after.
Resources/sources mentioned:
- Adarma Security website (adarma.com)
- Extreme Ownership (book) (https://www.amazon.fr/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-Seals/dp/1250067057)
- The Age of Competitive Advantage (book) (https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Competitive-Advantage-Rules-Digital/dp/052557560X)
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (www.xquadrant.com/podcast)
- Remember to sign up for our free email series on the CEO Learning Curve, (www.xquadrant.com/go/curve)
For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/john-maynard