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Garry Ridge served as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. His newest book is “Any Dumbass Can Do It.”Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. www.thelearningmoment.net

Garry Ridge spent 25 years as CEO building one of the world's most beloved and recognized branded companies – WD-40 Company – starting with creating a culture of leaders and individual contributors who are genuinely joyful in their work. He refers to this time of his career as his apprenticeship. And now, he fulfills his life's purpose by transforming his learnings into teachings, extending his guidance as a coach to companies and executives worldwide. Garry co-authored Helping People Win at Work with Ken Blanchard and contributed a chapter to the Marshall Goldsmith/Frances Hesselbein book Work is Love Made Visible. His forthcoming book, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It, is scheduled for release in 2025. As part of his lifelong commitment to helping others develop, Garry is an Adjunct Professor at The University of San Diego. He is also on the Gorilla Glue Company and Eastridge Workforce Solutions boards. Episode Insight: How would you feel if every one of your employees loved their job at your company? It's a worthy goal and one that's attainable. Background: I love this inspiring conversation with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40 Company. During this week's episode of Reflect Forward, Garry shares insights from his 25-year journey, discussing his evolution into a people-focused leader influenced by thought leaders like Ken Blanchard. Garry shares that if he can accomplish one thing, it would be to help companies create a workplace where people can go to work every day knowing that their efforts make a contribution to a cause bigger than themselves, where they feel safe, protected, and set free every day by a compelling set of values, learn something new, and try new things without fear. This makes happy people. And happy people create happy families and communities. Happy communities create a happy world. And we need a happy world. We also explore building a positive company culture, empowering employees, and the critical role of feedback in growth. Garry discusses how transparency, courage, and humility can transform leadership and drive organizational success. Tune it to gain practical strategies for creating engaged work environments and invaluable leadership lessons from Garry's personal anecdotes and career experiences. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:40 Garry Ridge's Leadership Journey 02:00 Transformational Leadership Insights 02:46 Building a Global Brand 03:53 Learning from Influential Figures 05:38 Embracing Humility in Leadership 07:50 Creating a Coaching Culture 11:11 Ingredients for a Great Culture 15:24 Handling Toxic High Performers 18:06 The Traits of Effective Leaders 18:42 The Ripple Effect of Happy Employees 20:09 The Importance of Courage in Leadership 22:33 Learning from Bold Decisions 24:30 The Value of Transparency 26:20 Embracing Feedback as a Leader 30:32 Reflecting on Leadership and Introducing the Book 32:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts How to find Garry: Website: www.thelearningmoment.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Order my book, The Ownership Mindset, on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Subscribe to my podcast Reflect Forward on iTunes Or check out my new YouTube Channel, where you can watch full-length episodes of Advice From a CEO! And if you are looking for a keynote speaker or a podcast guest, click here to book a meeting with me to discuss what you are looking for!

In this bonus episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt sits down with Don Miller, CEO of CoachBuilder, to explore how coaches can turn their passion into a profitable business. Don shares how his platform simplifies the process of growing a coaching business by providing essential tools, from lead generation to automating client communications.Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, Don's insights offer a roadmap for building a successful and sustainable coaching practice.Memorable Quotes“That's what has been missing from, you know, the market is a plug and play system you can use to actually build a successful coaching business.”“Nobody hires a coach when you sell them on coaching. People hire a coach when they have a problem they know a coach can help them solve.”“Every day between 4–5 p.m., I'm home. I'm present with my family. My phone is nowhere near me… Because I know my priorities. I know what I'm supposed to do.”Key TakeawaysSystems for Growth: You need systems to generate and nurture leads—not just word of mouth.AI in Coaching: What if AI could help you with everything from writing emails to preparing for coaching sessions? Now, it can.Coaching Community: Coaches tend to have a lot in common, no matter their niche—and they're better together.CRM Essentials: Using a CRM is crucial for growth, because it can track client interactions and automate follow-ups. ResourcesCoachBuilder.com/DoubleWinWatch this video at:  https://youtu.be/BhSQHIV2O_s

Welcome back to the Purpose Summit Series on Stories from the River! In the fourth episode of the series, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Garry Ridge, the former president and CEO of WD-40 company for 25 years. Garry shares insights into his leadership journey, beginning with how he got the attention of the CEO of WD-40 after singing a song during a memorable bus tour, which he, unfortunately, didn't sing on the pod! He reflects on his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel they belong, matter, and can make choices. Garry discusses his philosophy on learning from mistakes, building a positive culture, and the core values of WD-40, including the unique approach to employee engagement and long-term company sustainability. Garry Ridge also shares details about his books, such as Helping People Win at Work, The Unexpected Learning Moment, and Tribe Culture, which focus on coaching, learning moments, and fostering a tribe-like culture within organizations. He discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as an unexpected learning moment and highlights the importance of real-time employee feedback through platforms like HeartCount to create a positive work environment. Garry's message revolves around the power of leadership in shaping company culture, encouraging leaders to prioritize creating a workplace where employees thrive and feel valued, ultimately contributing to the organization's success. Book 1: Helping People Win at Work–Co Author: Ken Blanchard - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717  Book 2: The Unexpected Learning Moment - Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture Through Lockdown 2020 - https://www.amazon.com/UNEXPECTED-LEARNING-MOMENT-Thriving-Lockdown/dp/1951744799  Book 3: Tribe Culture: How It Shaped WD-40 Company - https://www.amazon.com/TRIBE-CULTURE-Shaped-WD-40-Company/dp/1951744071  Book 4: Any Dumbass Can Do It – Coming Soon March 2025 Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger - https://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Homecoming-Belonging-Sebastian-Junger/dp/1455566381  W-D 40 Website – “Our Culture” - https://www.wd40company.com/our-tribe/tribal-culture/  Garry Ridge's Website: The Learning Moment - https://thelearningmoment.net/  HeartCount - An Employee Experience Platform You Can Count On - https://heartcount.com/  Linkedin: Garry Ridge | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQFVA1NUiaOLuAAAAY_IRXf4KmVdhBPX6yF5hl7xONReZzLWWDN5v82FAnhE6ENCJwFNI9umxSaFrAXfFNm0op4d2ql2H9pcKRGU_TC3ysLHHWGiFGqz7Ug_h4Bmr8n2x5MGhjU=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fgarryridge%2F  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzkC6c_xpgM  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.  This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com        Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

Welcome back to the Purpose Summit Series on Stories from the River! In the fourth episode of the series, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Garry Ridge, the former president and CEO of WD-40 company for 25 years. Garry shares insights into his leadership journey, beginning with how he got the attention of the CEO of WD-40 after singing a song during a memorable bus tour, which he, unfortunately, didn't sing on the pod! He reflects on his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel they belong, matter, and can make choices. Garry discusses his philosophy on learning from mistakes, building a positive culture, and the core values of WD-40, including the unique approach to employee engagement and long-term company sustainability. Garry Ridge also shares details about his books, such as Helping People Win at Work, The Unexpected Learning Moment, and Tribe Culture, which focus on coaching, learning moments, and fostering a tribe-like culture within organizations. He discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as an unexpected learning moment and highlights the importance of real-time employee feedback through platforms like HeartCount to create a positive work environment. Garry's message revolves around the power of leadership in shaping company culture, encouraging leaders to prioritize creating a workplace where employees thrive and feel valued, ultimately contributing to the organization's success. Book 1: Helping People Win at Work–Co Author: Ken Blanchard - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717  Book 2: The Unexpected Learning Moment - Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture Through Lockdown 2020 - https://www.amazon.com/UNEXPECTED-LEARNING-MOMENT-Thriving-Lockdown/dp/1951744799  Book 3: Tribe Culture: How It Shaped WD-40 Company - https://www.amazon.com/TRIBE-CULTURE-Shaped-WD-40-Company/dp/1951744071  Book 4: Any Dumbass Can Do It – Coming Soon March 2025 Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger - https://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Homecoming-Belonging-Sebastian-Junger/dp/1455566381  W-D 40 Website – “Our Culture” - https://www.wd40company.com/our-tribe/tribal-culture/  Garry Ridge's Website: The Learning Moment - https://thelearningmoment.net/  HeartCount - An Employee Experience Platform You Can Count On - https://heartcount.com/  Linkedin: Garry Ridge | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQFVA1NUiaOLuAAAAY_IRXf4KmVdhBPX6yF5hl7xONReZzLWWDN5v82FAnhE6ENCJwFNI9umxSaFrAXfFNm0op4d2ql2H9pcKRGU_TC3ysLHHWGiFGqz7Ug_h4Bmr8n2x5MGhjU=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fgarryridge%2F  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzkC6c_xpgM  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.  This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com        Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

IN EPISODE 160: WD-40 created a company culture where people can make a contribution, learn something new, feel safe and protected, and go home happy. Do you wish that your company culture looked the same? Garry Ridge, who spent two decades as WD-40's CEO and chairman, explains why "learning moments" drive the culture, how leaders can balance candor with caring, and why ego is the #1 culture killer. ABOUT GARRY RIDGE: Garry Ridge has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. A native of Australia, Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. www.thelearningmoment.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/

In the first part of the four parth Elevate Your Purpose series, Charlie welcomes Davin Salvagno, his longtime friend and the founder of PurposePoint. Davin shares the journey of how PurposePoint evolved from a consulting company to a conceptual flag that brings together speakers, consultants, and authors under a common vision. He reflects on the transformational power of purpose and its impact on his own life.  Davin recounts the story of the inaugural Purpose Summit, where he gave the opening keynote. He discusses his life in Michigan, his family, and his career journey from Costco to Macy's and eventually to CVS. Davin emphasizes the importance of finding purpose at work and discusses his book, "Finding Purpose at Work," which explores inspiring purpose stories. The episode also highlights the transformative work of organizations like Life Remodeled, which repurposes and revitalizes Detroit's blighted neighborhoods. Davin's website: https://www.davinsalvagno.com/     Books mentioned in this episode:  Finding Purpose at Work by Davin Salvagno - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Purpose-Work-Davin-Salvagno-ebook/dp/B08LFMSM81/   Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford - https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441/    Anything by Ken Blanchard - https://www.blanchard.com/   The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/   Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most  by Nick Craig - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Purpose-Clarity-Confidence-Matters/dp/031641624X/   To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose by Ron A. Carucci  - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/   Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" by  Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/   The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose by Zach Mercurio - https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Leader-Transform-Organization-Authentic/dp/1599328518/   Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More by Mark Batterson - https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761/   Life Remodeled is a Detroit based organization whose goal is to repurpose vacant properties into one-stop hubs of opportunities for entire families to thrive by filling them with the best and brightest nonprofits. https://liferemodeled.org/     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1T2U7Q_xQM    We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.

In the first part of the four parth Elevate Your Purpose series, Charlie welcomes Davin Salvagno, his longtime friend and the founder of PurposePoint. Davin shares the journey of how PurposePoint evolved from a consulting company to a conceptual flag that brings together speakers, consultants, and authors under a common vision. He reflects on the transformational power of purpose and its impact on his own life.  Davin recounts the story of the inaugural Purpose Summit, where he gave the opening keynote. He discusses his life in Michigan, his family, and his career journey from Costco to Macy's and eventually to CVS. Davin emphasizes the importance of finding purpose at work and discusses his book, "Finding Purpose at Work," which explores inspiring purpose stories. The episode also highlights the transformative work of organizations like Life Remodeled, which repurposes and revitalizes Detroit's blighted neighborhoods. Davin's website: https://www.davinsalvagno.com/     Books mentioned in this episode:  Finding Purpose at Work by Davin Salvagno - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Purpose-Work-Davin-Salvagno-ebook/dp/B08LFMSM81/   Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford - https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441/    Anything by Ken Blanchard - https://www.blanchard.com/   The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/   Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most  by Nick Craig - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Purpose-Clarity-Confidence-Matters/dp/031641624X/   To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose by Ron A. Carucci  - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/   Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" by  Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/   The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose by Zach Mercurio - https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Leader-Transform-Organization-Authentic/dp/1599328518/   Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More by Mark Batterson - https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761/   Life Remodeled is a Detroit based organization whose goal is to repurpose vacant properties into one-stop hubs of opportunities for entire families to thrive by filling them with the best and brightest nonprofits. https://liferemodeled.org/     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1T2U7Q_xQM    We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.

How do you establish a positive work culture? Where does an organization's values arise from? In this episode, Garry answers these questions and more. What You'll Learn: 1. The Petri dish analogy of growing culture at your company 2. Addressing toxic behavior from high performers 3. Five lessons from tribal communities 4. Identifying if you're an accidental soul sucking CEO 5. Replacing your managers with coaches 6. Defining your organization's values and distributing authority 7. The three most important words to learn in your life are I don't know 8. Flying through turbulence as the captain of the plane 9. What constitutes accountability and how to command it as a leader 10. Taking the Maniac Pledge Who is Garry Ridge? Garry Ridge is the Chairman Emeritus at the WD-40 Company. Under his leadership, WD-40 Company grew their market cap from $250 million to nearly $2.5 billion. He's also a bestselling author and adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture and the master of science and executive leadership. He further delves into these principles in his three books: The Unexpected Learning Moment: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture through Lockdown 2020, Tribe Culture: How it Shaped WD-40 Company, and the co-authored, Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. He's been named one of the top 10 most admired CEOs in the world by Inc. Magazine. Simon Sinek has called him Igniter of the Year, Global Gurus in 2021. Now, Garry is busy writing a new book called Any Dumb Ass Can Do It. Mentions: Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A: https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-2 Tribe Culture: How it Shaped WD-40 Company: https://www.amazon.com/TRIBE-CULTURE-Shaped-WD-40-Company-ebook/dp/B08DJBZKDP/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-3 The Unexpected Learning Moment: Lessons in Leading a Thriving Culture through Lockdown 2020: https://www.amazon.com/UNEXPECTED-LEARNING-MOMENT-Thriving-Lockdown-ebook/dp/B09649CDTM/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1684957917&refinements=p_27%3AGarry+Ridge&s=books&sr=1-4 Follow Garry: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

Today on the show, we are joined by special guest Cole Caughern. Cole was born and raised in Oklahoma and is the father of a three year old son, Creek. He has a background in oil and gas engineering, but one cold snowy Thanksgiving day on the drilling rig he decided he was ready for a change. On that day, he made the decision that he was going to be a ‘dad first'.One thing led to another, and now Cole is coming up on two years as a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner. In less than 18 months, Cole's agency has grown to $3.5 million, is in the top 10% in the nation, and he plans to grow to $10 million. He enjoys making a difference in people's lives and unlocking their potential.Thanks for joining us this week on The Conviction of a Leader! We can't wait for you to hear more about Cole's story!Episode Highlights: Cole's BackgroundLeadership ProgressionUnlocking Potential & Helping People WinFind More on Guest:Caughern Insurance Agency FacebookCole's Agency WebsiteLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Beau Vincent:Instagram: @beaubvinnyVincent Family Insurance WebsiteBeau's Coaching WebsitePress inquiries please contact: theconvictionofaleader@gmail.com 

Garry Ridge, retired CEO of WD-40, is this amazing combination of a confident leader and a very humble servant who has led his tribe very well. Although he was in the oil products business, in this episode we talk about a lot of things that have nothing to do with oil but everything to do with how to grow your business and grow your people. [Podcast first published May 2021] KEY TAKEAWAYS 70% of people who go to work everyday are disengaged Aristotle - “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” From Ken Blanchard's class at University of San Diego in the Masters of Leadership program, Garry learned that a leaders role is to create a place where people go to work everyday where: They make a contribution to something bigger than themselves They learn something new They are protected They are set free by a compelling set of values And therefore they go home happy Happy people create happy families Happy families create happy communities Happy communities create a happy world You need to love and involve your people in everything you do! Comparison of Al the Soul Sucking CEO with the Servant Leader

On this episode, Jake and Gino are with Garry Ridge, Chairman & CEO at WD-40. He has co-authored the book “Helping People Win at Work”. Garry puts some light on ways to uplift the culture of any organization and help people to love their job and do the work. He differentiates between the toxic culture and the productive environment. He discusses techniques for engagement and commitment with employees and what is required at leadership level to make cultural changes besides explaining goals of the company. Garry teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is also known as ‘Culture & Leadership Architect, #1 Coach in Culture Creation' Key Insights 00:35 Introduction 02:00 Starting with WD-40 08:07 How to make people love their job? 14:07 Soul-sucking leader lets ego eat the empathy instead of empathy eating that ego 19:00 We need to remind ourselves often of what we want to become 23:52 Lets get rid of words ‘mistakes' and ‘failure' 25:30 Pledge of responsibility 30:32 Best practices to make people feel the belongingness 34:00 Practices for staying organized 36:15 Wrap-up Check out Garry's best-selling books on Amazon: https://amz.run/645Z If you are ready for a breakthrough in your life ⚡ MULTIFAMILY MASTERY 5 is for you! Attend Jake & Gino's flagship annual conference with 1,000+ like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs and investors!

My guest today is something of a legend in the business world, a champion of inclusive leadership and famous for building a culture of incredible employee engagement.Garry Ridge, the self-styled Culture Coach, has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, makers of the iconic penetrating oil. Most of us have probably reached for our can when we've had a squeaky wheel or a stuck lock – it's the kind of product that needs no introduction and no squeaky or squeak-free home can be without it.Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that principle into action, Garry believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company.In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with renowned speaker and author Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.And like several others who have graced The Unlock Moment in recent times, Garry is a member of the esteemed Marshall Goldsmith 100 group of the world's leading executive coaches.I'm looking forward to hearing Garry's unique perspective on inclusive leadership and how to build a culture where your people are truly engaged. And of course, to discover the Unlock Moments when he figured out this remarkable clarity about the path ahead.--Garry Ridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/The Learning Moment: https://thelearningmoment.net/

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Our guest today is Garry Ridge. Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Executive Leadership program. Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy! He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Garry is the ultimate culture coach. This show is dedicated to Garry's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.   Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.thelearningmoment.net

Team and company culture is incredibly important for companies of any size and industry. But building a strong company culture is not easy. It's not just about getting "the right people on the bus" but there are many factors that come into play when you want your team to be truly engaged. To grow, teams need to be resilient and engaged. Connecting your team with their values, goals, and aspirations will help them stay energized. This podcast features Garry Ridge (CEO of WD-40; international culture coach par excellence, and author of the bestseller entitled “Helping People Win at Work”) & Simerjeet Singh, who will share their thoughts on how companies can achieve strong and resilient work cultures. Join Garry and Simerjeet as they discuss how leaders can build strong and resilient work cultures using the leadership techniques that Garry has learned in his long and illustrious career. Regards, TeamSJS Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4KZJ-QSpDmA #BeginnersMind #WorkCulture #SimerjeetSingh #GarryRidge #OrganizationalCulture #CompanyCulture #WorkCulture Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

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Garry Ridge has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry's philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle's quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy! He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Learn more about Garry's work at https://thelearningmoment.net His top book recommendations: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten  Infinite Game To Be Honest  Helping People Win at Work The Unexpected Learning Moment  Follow Garry on LinkedIn here!  

Purpose and Petri Dishes (ft. Garry Ridge)On humility in leadership and growing a cultureOPENING QUOTE:“Ask yourself this question. Why do I believe what I believe? Are you really scared of something, or is it because you are making up the story in your own mind?”- Garry RidgeGUEST BIO:Garry Ridge is CEO of WD-40, having joined in Australia in 1987. He became head of the company's Asia and Australia efforts in 1994 and CEO in 1997. Since joining the company, he's expanded the company globally and broadened the product range— all while building an organization that is still true to its founding values. Additionally, he's written several books on leadership and is Adjunct Professor of Leadership at San Diego University and an executive coach.Show Links:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[2:38] - The Three Most Powerful WordsOn the role of humility in leadershipGarry often says that the three most powerful words a CEO can say are “I don't know.” Why? “We just have to be authentic in our heart, be tough minded but tenderhearted. Heart of gold, backbone of steel.” Being a leader doesn't mean having all the answers. It means acknowledging when you don't, and empowering the people around you to help find them.[14:33] - What to Look for in an OrganizationYou escaped a bad job. Now what?Garry has advice for anyone who has joined the Great Resignation (or, as he calls it, the Great Escape) and is seeking their next organization. “Number one, does the leadership openly admit that people matter? Can you feel that? Number two, is there a clearly defined purpose in the organization that actually attracts you? Number three, is there a set of values that are clearly defined? Number four, is there an atmosphere of not failure, but learning? Finally…is there a command and control atmosphere, or a coaching atmosphere?”[20:07] - The Person I Want to BeWhat's on your list?Garry keeps a note taped to his computer that reads, “Am I being the person I want to be right now?” The question is, who is that person? Make a list of the traits you want to possess and live out in your day to day life. Grateful? Caring? Whatever they are, make sure you know them consciously. Then spend each day living those traits.[31:26] - Creating Culture…in Science ClassCulture is as much about what's not there as what's thereAs a child, Garry grew bacteria cultures in a petri dish. When toxins appeared, they had to be removed quickly or they would make the cultures go bad and fail to grow. In company culture, the goal is the same. You have to enhance what's in there that you want to remain, and take out what shouldn't be there as quickly and effectively as possible.RESOURCES:[0:56] History of WD-40[1:23] The One Minute Manager[1:28] Helping People Win at Work[8:27] “The Soul-Sucking CEO”[19:55] The Earned LifeFollow Garry:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterFollow Paul:Keynote Speaking WebsitePlaymakers PodcastThe Power of Playing OffenseLinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeSHOW PARTNER:The WHY InstituteAre you ready to find your ‘why'? Our partners at the WHY Institute have created the single most high-impact assessment for finding your personal why in life and work. In just five minutes, discover more about who you are, how you think, and why you do what you do than any other personal assessment available.  The best part? It's completely free for Playmakers listeners. Are you ready to find our WHY in just five minutes? 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He opened a billion-dollar stadium, helped save the New Orleans NBA franchise, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy.He's since installed his leadership and high-performance playbook with Fortune 500 leaders, Founders and CEOs, MBAs, and professional athletes.Now, as a global keynote speaker, #1 bestselling author, personal transformation expert, turned senior leader and advisor to PurposePoint and the Why Institute, and host of the Playmakers: On Purpose podcast, Paul explores how living and working with a focus on leadership, culture, and purpose can transform organizations and individuals anywhere to unleash their full potential.Learn more about Paul at PaulEpsteinSpeaks.comABOUT PLAYMAKERS: ON PURPOSE:The Playmakers: On Purpose podcast is an all-access pass to a purpose-centered tribe of leaders in business, sports, and life who are on a mission of meaning and impact. 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Garry Ridge is chairman of WD-40 Company where he served as CEO for more than two decades. He is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company.   Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Garry joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 70 countries. Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia, Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. www.thelearningmoment.net

Here's the thing about leadership that a lot of people either don't understand or refuse to believe: Everyone can be a leader. There is no single answer to “What is leadership?” because it isn't something you're either born with or without, but a powerful skill that can be developed over time. Great leaders don't follow a single path or personality type. In fact, you've probably taken on leadership roles in your life that you didn't realize at the time. So what makes a good leader, really? Garry O Ridge, Chairman, and CEO, of WD-40 Company, talks to us about leadership. About Garry O Ridge Garry O Ridge is the Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego. He is an author of a book titled ‘Helping People Win at Work'. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Garry O. Ridge is president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the WD-40 Company headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol and Lava heavy duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products.Garry has been with WD-40 since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries. A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association.Garry received his diploma in retail/wholesale distribution from the Sydney Technical College in Sydney, Australia. Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001. In March 2003 Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum. In April 2004 Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. ________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything ______________________ Download & Share!

It's time to get brave in our battles and unlock the door to victory! We're better together. Listen along today as Pastor Toby brings us to three points on how to Help People Win!

Pastor Larry Bettencourt preaches on Mercy. Hebrews 4:16 in the Bible.

Welcome to the ICT podcast. This is the first episode of season three. In this episode, I have the Chairman and CEO of a well-known brand WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge.Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of the corporate culture. In fact, in my conversation with him, I am delving into this further.In this episode, we are talking about:What does empathy mean to you? How do you practice it?What is the role of ego concerning empathy?What are some of the basic elements of distinctive culture at WD40?The obstacles faced when forming this tribe.Psychological safety is one of the main things that companies are now trying to achieve. What are your views on psychological safety at work?How do you foster such an environment?What are some of the major learning moments in your career?What would you advise your 20 yrs old self to do differently or do more?Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy  Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia, Mr Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here Garry Ridge is Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company (NASDAQ WDFC) headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40 multi-use product, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol, and Lava heavy-duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products. Garry has been with WD-40 Company since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries. A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001. Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. He teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In March 2003, Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors Forum. In April 2004, Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2006, Garry was awarded the Ernst & Young - Master Entrepreneur Award. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” Connect with Garry at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ https://thelearningmoment.net/ https://twitter.com/LearningMoment

Pastor Larry speaks about relationships and winning together

Pastor Larry continues his lesson on Helping People Win

Evangelist Olivia Moore speaks about Helping People Win.

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 109, Ed Muzio explains what culture is, one way to think about how you can influence culture change, and how anyone, regardless of career level, can influence culture. Prologue Ed Muzio is an engineer who evolved his practice to management consulting. Whether at the c-suite or frontline, Ed helps teams learn to adapt and think systemically and iteratively. Ed has authored three books, including Iterate, which is now available as an audiobook. Ed also wrote the forward to the Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership book. 01:01 Part 1: What Is Culture and Why Should I Care? Culture is complicated and somewhat tricky to explain. Ed offers a way to understand culture. 13:21 Part 2: A Way to Change Culture Ed describes four levels related to culture: assumptions, norms, values, and artifacts. 27:00 Part 3: What You Can Do to Influence Culture Ed discusses what anyone can do to influence culture. He describes four criteria for something to affect culture: Ascensive (makes better), Visible (Can see), Duplicable (can be copied), Feasible (will be copied). _________________________________ How You Can Support the Show Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support No transcript available (future enhancement) Episode links Ed's LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook, video library Resources from Ed, Industry Intelligence Ed's books Iterate Make Work Great Four Secrets to Liking Your Work Ed's previous podcast episode 033: Ed Muzio Upgrades Managerial Teams Culture definition is from Blanchard and Ridge's book, Helping People Win at Work Seth Godwin quotation Article about Edgar Schein and organizational culture Gary DePaul's website Background Music You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements. 00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov 00:44 Soft Ambient Clean by dimadjdocent 13:03 Basie Piano Swing by EvolvingVibes 26:441 Whiskey House by simming 32:02 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia Lead on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

Imagine if there were a company that could consistently achieve an employee engagement score of 93 or 94? You don't have to imagine it. That's a reality at WD-40 Company. My guest Garry Ridge describes the elements he and his tribe have put in place and practice daily. You'll be inspired by his passion and commitment to create a learning and empowering culture where every single person in the company thrives.Garry is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WD-40 Company. He now speaks and coaches with other CEOs to help them build positive cultures in their own organizations. Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009 he co-authored Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A with Ken Blanchard. In 2020 he wrote TRIBE CULTURE: How It Shaped WD-40 Company and in 2021 The UNEXPECTED LEARNING MOMENT. You'll discover: What “accidental soul-sucking” CEOs do to undermine a positive work environmentWhy Garry refers to everyone at WD-40 as “tribe” instead of “team”The 4 pillars of the fearless tribe at WD-40The distinction Garry makes between empathy and egoWhy there are only “learning moments” and not failures or mistakes at WD-40

Loosen you grip! Join my guest Garry Ridge, Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company and an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed to CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Join the Real Leaders Impact Collaborative — member-driven CEO Peer Groups at https://real-leaders.com/impact-collaborative

If you love this episode, feel free to download it and share with a friend. We would be grateful if you leave a five-star review! You're invited to join my Gratitude Community, with over 114K subscribers, "The Gratitude Journal", published biweekly.We are grateful for our sponsors!At Methods Of, you will learn the "Methods of Leadership" from some of the best CEOs, executive coaches, thought leaders and business thinkers on the planet. Use my discount code GRATITUDE2021 at checkout for a 50% discount!LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you. It's this easy -  Schedule a demo and drop Healthy2021 in the “Any Questions?” box and receive 2 FREE months service.##In this episode, Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 talks to Chester About Unexpected Learning moments.When Garry Ridge became CEO of WD-40 Company in 1997, his mandate was to transform a popular, successful US brand into a globally beloved, go-to spray to remove “squeaks” around the world. Today, his customer success stories include a driver in India who used WD-40 to remove a python from the undercarriage of his bus. 99% of his employees, or “tribe members,” report they're proud to tell people they work for WD-40 Company. The secret to his success? He created and sustains a global culture in which tribe members feel happy, safe and supported to learn and try new things.At WD-40 Company, tribe members don't make mistakes. They have “learning moments,” which Garry defines as experiences – both negative and positive – that they can then safely report back to their colleagues.In March 2003 Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum. In April 2004 Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. ###Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent more than two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. Their work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe.They are authors of multiple award-winning Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle,  LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you.

Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40, is this amazing combination of a confident leader and a very humble servant that leads his tribe very well. Although he is in the oil products business, in this episode we talk about a lot of things that have nothing to do with oil but everything to do with how to grow your business and grow your people. KEY TAKEAWAYS 70% of people who go to work everyday are disengaged Aristotle - “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” From Ken Blanchard's class at University of San Diego in the Masters of Leadership program, Garry learned that a leaders role is to create a place where people go to work everyday where: They make a contribution to something bigger than themselves They learn something new They are protected They are set free by a compelling set of values And therefore they go home happy Happy people create happy families Happy families create happy communities Happy communities create a happy world You need to love and involve your people in everything you do! Comparison of Al the Soul Sucking CEO with the Servant Leader

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As CEO of WD-40 Company since 1997, Garry Ridge has helped re-ignite excitement and create cultures that foster break-through innovation in companies and workplaces in over 62 countries.His first-hand experiences in transforming a global brand with a market cap of $2.3 billion, as well as his deep, profound commitment to creating workplace cultures that support the individual passions of all who work there, have attracted the recognition of today’s most influential thought leaders.In 2016, he was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Others to Take Action and Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t. Additionally, Inc.com placed him in the fourth position in its list of Top 10 Global CEOs in 2017. He also collaborated with Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager series) on the landmark book, Helping People Win at Work.Garry has also received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Freedom at Work from WorldBlu.Most recently, he is a contributor in the Marshall Goldsmith/Frances Hesselbein book, Work is Love Made Visible: A Collection of Essays About the Power of Finding Your Purpose From the World’s Greatest Thought Leaders.While Garry continues to develop his own book projects, other authors write about his work at WD-40 Company. The WD-40 Company is featured in the 2018 book by Whitney Johnson, Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. Additionally, Fast Company magazine co-founder, William Taylor, also featured Garry’s work in revitalizing innovation at WD-40 Company in his newest book, Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways! Additionally, Anthony Tjan wrote about the WD-40 Company story in Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters.As part of his lifelong commitment to helping others learn and develop, Garry is an Adjunct Professor at The University of San Diego (Talent Management & Succession Planning).

If you love this episode, share It with a friend and leave a 5 star review! If you would like to join Chester's Gratitude Community, we Invite you to join 44K subscribers to "The Gratitude Journal" published monthly.Today, Chester Interview's Garry Ridge, Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company headquartered in San Diego, California.When Garry Ridge became CEO of WD-40 Company in 1997, his mandate was to transform a popular, successful US brand into a globally beloved, go-to spray to remove “squeaks” around the world. Today, his customer success stories include a driver in India who used WD-40 to remove a python from the undercarriage of his bus. 99% of his employees, or “tribe members,” report they're proud to tell people they work for WD-40 Company. The secret to his success? He created and sustains a global culture in which tribe members feel happy, safe and supported to learn and try new things.“One of the greatest joys people get out of life is learning things and then putting that new knowledge into practice,” he says. “The learning environment, as we have developed it at the WD-40 Company, creates a feeling of safety because it takes out the element of fear.”At WD-40 Company, tribe members don't make mistakes. They have “learning moments,” which Garry defines as experiences – both negative and positive – that they can then safely report back to their colleagues.WD-40 Company employees consider themselves a “tribe” – a concept inspired by Garry's Australian background and interest in Aboriginal culture. He also draws influence from great thinkers like Marshall Goldsmith, Ken Blanchard, Simon Sinek, and the Dalai Lama.“I was particularly struck by [the Dalai Lama's] line, ‘The purpose of life is to make people happy. If you can't make them happy, at least don't hurt them',” Garry says.He also admires Aristotle's maxim, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”“As leaders, our job is to make sure we create an environment where tribe members wake up each day looking forward to going to work, feel safe while they are there, [and] return home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do, feeling like they've learned something new and contributed to something bigger than themselves,” he says.In March 2003 Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum. In April 2004 Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.Find out more about Garry Ridge LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you.

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As CEO of WD-40 Company since 1997, Garry Ridge has helped re-ignite excitement and create cultures that foster break-through innovation in companies and workplaces in over 62 countries. In addition to his full-time role at WD-40 Company, Garry shares his experience and insights externally through executive coaching; consulting; and speaking. His first-hand experiences in transforming a global brand with a market cap of $2.3 billion, as well as his deep, profound commitment to creating workplace cultures that support the individual passions of all who work there, have attracted the recognition of today's most influential thought leaders. In 2016, he was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Others. Additionally, Inc.com placed him in the fourth position in its list of Top 10 Global CEOs in 2017. He also collaborated with Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager series) on the landmark book, Helping People Win at Work.

This week's Episode – This week's episode is with Garry Ridge who is the Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company and Culture Leadership Architect. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organisational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work. A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia. In this episode we cover, ☆ Creating a high performance environment. ☆ Creating a culture in an organisation ☆ The use of positive language ☆ Learning moments Connect with Garry on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Garry's website: https://thelearningmoment.net/ Basic format – 20 minutes to help you on your leadership journey PLEASE ENJOY Make sure you follow/subscribe to my social media platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopmentuk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-waddington-1882b4aa/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_waddington/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2x388h9BiwofjDJbXfz_hg Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? See you next week…..

Garry Ridge is the CEO and Chairman of the WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 50 countries, and he was elected as its CEO and Chairman in 1997. Garry is passionate about empowering organizational culture that he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. Garry is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches Talent Management and Bench Building in the Masters of Science - Executive Leadership at the university's School of Business. He also co-authored the book, Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" with Ken Blanchard where he outlines his effective leadership techniques. In this episode… 70% of people who go to work every day are either disengaged in acting or actively disengaged. Why? According to Garry Ridge, it’s because many CEOs have become soul-sucking to their employees and have created toxic environments that inhibit their people from becoming the best they can be. And he says that servant leadership is the only way to go for company leaders who want their team members to reach their maximum potential. Garry is incredibly passionate about organizational culture. He does not only share this through his Executive Coaching, Speaking, and Consulting, he's been able to establish it at WD-40 Company, where he has been CEO and Chairman of the Board since 1997.  Listen to Garry Ridge as he shares the leadership principles behind his success at the helm of WD-40 Company in this episode of Inspired Insider podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz. Tune in as Garry discusses how and why servant leadership has been the abiding principle that has helped him and other business leaders succeed, why he considers his role as CEO as his purpose and not merely his job, and the keynotes companies need to take note of if they want to expand internationally.

This week's episode is with Garry Ridge who is the Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company and Culture Leadership Architect. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organisational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work. A Business Philosophy called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia. In this show we cover Where CEO's and business owners gets it wrong when it comes to leadership The emotional connection of a greater purpose that creates high engagement How to carefully and consciously choose values that will be embedded in all aspects of leadership and employee development Why investing in people who invest in themselves is a secret to succession planning and greater organisational capability The difference between a “team” and a “tribe”, and why WD-40 company strove to create a cohesive tribe that spans 15 countries where employees work Connect with Garry on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Garry's website: https://thelearningmoment.net/ This show is hosted by Ultra-High Personal Productivity Authority, Business Strategist, Former Elite Athlete, Author and Public Speaker. The Game Changers Experience will take your life and business to the next level as part of our mission of serving entrepreneurial communities globally and impact 100,000 entrepreneurs to become a game changer. Connect with Adam by clicking here Follow him on Instagram  Get access to his bonuses and event invitations by clicking here  Listen to him on YouTube  Join the conversations in the Game Changers Facebook Group

Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’ ”In this episode, we spoke about Garry's passion for growing people. As CEO he has helped to drive a 10 fold increase in valuation by creating a people-focused culture where managers are called coaches and people innovate, are engaged, and grow.

CEO of WD40, Garry Ridge. Garry is a certified coach, author, mentor and one dynamic leader. It was a pleasure to interview Garry and learn about his commitment to his people and the WD-40 culture. Learn how Garry has created a culture where people feel safe and do their best work. In this conversation… How to use “I don’t know” in a powerful way Why intentional leader labs and collision zones are useful Empowering your team through clear understanding with accountability President, Chief Executive Officer and Director As chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Garry joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 50 countries. In 1997, he was appointed president and chief executive officer of WD40 Company. A native of Australia, Garry served in advisory roles for the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Currently, he serves as a member of the board of governors of The San Diego Foundation, and the University of San Diego’s School of Business Administration. Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’ ” Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

  Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin  

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Primarily we want to help people as they try to succeed spiritually. But we also want to help people win at parenting, at friendship, at dating, at marriage, over addiction, over depression, over bitterness. Help us as we help people! #HelpingPeopleWin

Click Here To Listen to Full Episode of the Podcast  Christopher Calandra is the founder and principal of Elliot Wealth Management Services, LLC which has offices in Connecticut and Florida. Christopher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) with over twenty-six years of experience helping entrepreneurs, retirees, and families achieve their financial goals and objectives. He is dedicated to providing each client with the individual attention and tailored strategies to achieve their goals. Towards that end, Chris is committed to devoting as much time and effort possible with clients to explain financial concepts, strategies, and investment alternatives in a way that is easily understood; allowing Chris's diverse client base to make informed financial decisions. Christopher is also the Host of the Simply Financial Podcast and cohost of the Carnivore Radio program which can be heard throughout Hartford County on 88.1 FM and online on wesufm.org. Chris has been involved in Real Estate Investing for over 25 years. He bought his first investment property at the age of 23. His experience includes new home construction, flipping, residential income properties, commercial income properties and creative financing. His current portfolio includes single family, multi-family and commercial income producing properties. His proficiencies include investing, remodeling, maintenance and reselling. Some topics covered: -What was the “trigger” that made Chris decide to get into real estate? -With all the different asset types, which does Chris like to focus on? -When did Chris decide to start Elliot Wealth Management? -How and where does the financial planner side help the investing side and vice versa? -Chris goes over the 7 Wealth Building Rules for Real Estate Investors -What were the learning lessons for Chris when working in rough situations? -Where to learn more about Chris and Elliott Wealth Management: www.elliottwealth.com  and sign up for your free complementary consultation. -Check out Chris's podcast Simply Financial --------------------------

Dr. Douglas Levesque is the Executive Director of the Bible Nations Society. Bible Nations sole purpose is to promote biblical literacy in society and culture. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Levesque and talk about how important it is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, managers, or any leader of an organization, to help people win.

No matter how many followers you have on social media, you’re an influencer. It’s not about how you make an income, but the impact that your words and actions make on the people around you every day. Making connections, building trust, and having the ability to make an influence is such a profound part of the human experience.  And as an entrepreneur, cultivating those relationships in an authentic way is an integral piece of sustaining your business. If you haven’t built trust and loyalty with your audience, they aren’t going to spend their hard-earned dollars on your products or services. If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about building a loyal audience, it’s Pat Flynn.  Pat is a thought leader in the world of online entrepreneurship digital marketing. He takes an authentic and honest approach to building businesses and creating relationships. On today’s show, Pat joins us today to share principles from his newest book, Superfans. This episode covers the insights and tools that are necessary to build real connections, redefine the way you think about making a profit, and change the lives of the people around you. Enjoy!  In this episode you’ll discover: How losing his job inspired Pat to start a business.  The power of creating lifelong fans.  Why being uncomfortable can cause you to take bold action.  How sharing random facts about yourself can build relationships. What it means to create a quick win.  How Pat inspired the creation of the Model Health Show.   The multifaceted benefits of attending meetups.  What Pat’s wife taught him about fandom.  The pyramid of fandom, and how it relates to engagement and sales.  What you can learn from reading 3-star reviews on Amazon. Ways to make your audience feel like they are appreciated. The incredible advantages of having a small following.  What lessons Pat had to learn about hiring and outsourcing as a business owner.  Why it’s so important to set time boundaries as an entrepreneur.  The importance of having a consistent morning routine.  Why being flexible can help you find success.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off! Onnit.com/Model ⇐ Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! Transformationalnutrition.com/love life ⇐ Save your seat for the ITN webinar on 9/17!  Beating Financial Stress & Getting a Money Mindset Makeover – Episode 364 Superfans by Pat Flynn Let Go by Pat Flynn  Will It Fly? By Pat Flynn  Pencils of Promise Internet Business Mastery Podcast FlynnCon The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Tim Ferriss Show  Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson Connect with Pat Flynn Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram  * Download Transcript Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Spotify  Click here to Subscribe via Soundcloud

In This Episode We Discuss: How the best leaders lead with empathy vs ego. What attributes make for a Soul-Sucking CEO. How WD-40 has created a billion dollar company full of happy people. About Garry Ridge: Garry O. Ridge is CEO and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed to CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.

Click Here To Listen/Download Christopher Calandra is the founder and principal of Elliot Wealth Management Services, LLC which has offices in Connecticut and Florida. Christopher is a CERTIFIED INANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) with over twenty-six years of experience helping entrepreneurs, retirees, and families achieve their financial goals and objectives. He is dedicated to providing each client with the individual attention and tailored strategies to achieve their goals. Towards that end, Chris is committed to devoting as much time and effort possible with clients to explain financial concepts, strategies, and investment alternatives in a way that is easily understood; allowing Chris's diverse client base to make informed financial decisions. Christopher is also the Host of the Simply Financial Podcast and co-host of the Carnivore Radio program which can be heard throughout Hartford County on 88.1 FM and online on wesufm.org. Chris has been involved in Real Estate Investing for over 25 years. He bought his first investment property at the age of 23. His experience includes new home construction, flipping, residential income properties, commercial income properties and creative financing. His current portfolio includes single family, multi-family and commercial income producing properties. His proficiencies include investing, remodelling, maintenance and reselling. Some topics covered: -What was the “trigger” that made Chris decide to get into real estate? -With all the different asset types, which does Chris like to focus on? -When did Chris decide to start Elliot Wealth Management? -How and where does the financial planner side help the investing side and vice versa? -Chris goes over the 7 Wealth Building Rules for Real Estate Investors -What were the learning lessons for Chris when working in rough situations? -Where to learn more about Chris and Elliott Wealth Management: www.elliottwealth.com  and sign up for your free complementary consultation. -Check out Chris's podcast Simply Financial   We appreciate you for listening.   If you like what you hear it would mean a lot if you can give us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. https://goo.gl/N4pp6T Google Play - https://goo.gl/RHjVzX Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UFFyOV4fmBQ   Check out our Facebook page at Yarusi Holdings. https://www.facebook.com/YarusiHoldings/ Podcast List: https://thereifoundation.libsyn.com/ For our YouTube Channel click here. https://goo.gl/SJiYh A full list of podcasts are available at https://www.yarusiholdings.com/podcast/ And if you have any questions feel free to reach us at info@yarusiholdings.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having great leadership inside of an organization is critical. An organization can succeed or fail based on how it is lead. I’ve had some great discussions on the podcast over the years on this topic of leadership and today I’m sharing a few of my favorite clips. Garry Ridge is the President and CEO of WD-40. Garry knows a lot about leadership as he has been a leader inside of WD-40 for over 30 years in various roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He also co-authored the book “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A”. Garry defines his role as a leader as “taking care of people” and he believes wholeheartedly in the concept of servant leadership. He says, “As we stand as leaders, it's our job to ensure that we have a viable strategy, we have a business model, we have resources, we have goals, we have all of the things that it takes to have a business that can perform. Once we've done that, we become the servant. And it's our job then to help people step into their best personal self every day” It sounds simple, but there are a lot of people who do not lead this way. Why? Garry says it’s because a lot of leaders are afraid to admit they don’t have all the answers, they are afraid of giving their people a lot of responsibility, and then cannot allow empathy to prevail over ego. Kimberly Samon is the Chief Human Resource Officer at Weight Watchers, now known as WW. She has been in the HR space for over 20 years, but she is just as passionate about HR as she was the day she started. Weight Watchers is evolving and modernizing and in my interview with her back in February 2018 Kimberly explained how they went from an industry in turmoil to one that is thriving. When it comes to the future of leadership Kimberly believes it needs to be less about command and control and more about giving people a purpose and helping them understand the impact they are having on the organization and the customers. People want to follow someone they trust and believe in, not someone who sits up at the top and barks out orders. She also feels that data will play a huge role in the future of leadership. She says, “We sit on a tremendous amount of data that can be so powerful to our consumer particularly as we refine our approach on personalization. We have a saying here that consumers want us to “show me that you know me”. How do we take all of this data and really turn it into something that is personalized to the consumer, to our members? From my perspective, I'm thinking through the same on how do we do the same for our workforce? Is there a world in the future where everyone doesn't have to have the exact same benefits or everyone doesn't have to have the exact same work schedule? I don't know we haven't done a lot work on it but I do believe with the advent of all the data analytics we can craft some pretty specialized programs not only for consumers but for employees alike.” Clay Johnson is the EVP and Chief Information Officer at Walmart and Jacqui Canney is the EVP and Chief People Officer at Walmart. With over 2 million employees, Walmart is the largest private employer in the world, so as you can imagine it is a huge challenge to be able to retain, train and upskill that big of a workforce. One of the things we touched on during the podcast interview back in December 2018 was how leaders can balance shareholder value and doing what’s right for the employee. Clay and Jacqui both agreed that treating your employees well and equipping them with the tools and resources they need have a direct correlation with shareholder value---they aren’t two separate issues. Jacqui says, “What drives us is that shared value concept and having our associates have the benefits, the training, the education, the wages that are market relevant in leading in many ways that's how we differentiate as winning. So we talk about our people make the difference that's absolutely what we believe and I think that you'll see that people talk about companies and they say our people are our asset. Our people are our company and investing in our people is investing in our company and I would say if you look back at our results, since we made that public announcement around where Wall Street kind of dinged us on the share price our results continued to climb and I do believe because we are providing a better customer proposition but that's because our people are better equipped with the tools, the education, the training that they need to serve the customers whether it's online or in the store” What you will learn in this episode: How Tracy Reinhold became the Chief Security Officer at Fannie Mae and what he attributes his success to How Peter Walmsley addresses employee engagement and performance reviews at GSN Games How the leadership model at Lego has changed and why Why focusing on shareholder value alone is a bad thing How to get leaders and managers to buy into change What skills and abilities WW (Weight Watchers) is looking for in leaders for 2025 and beyond  

I am so grateful to be able to share my recent conversation with the awesome servant-leader, Garry Ridge. Garry offers just so much wisdom as to how to lead with heart, yet at the same time drive exceptional performance as a result. There are just too many insightful takeaways for me to even start to share here, so please have a listen and share with us what resonates the most. As chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Garry joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 50 countries. In 1997, he was appointed president and chief executive officer of WD40 Company. A native of Australia, Garry served in advisory roles for the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Currently, he serves as a member of the board of governors of The San Diego Foundation, and the University of San Diego’s School of Business Administration. Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management, and succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.’ ” Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Garry can be contacted / followed via the following means: Web - https://thelearningmoment.net/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Please find my Interpersonal Catalyst brochure here in case I can support you at all -> https://my.visme.co/projects/rxyz4jpo-garry-turner-interpersonal-catalyst --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

In the latest installment of the Blanchard LeaderChat Podcast, Chad Gordon interviews Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 Company and coauthor with Ken Blanchard of Helping People Win at Work. In the podcast, Garry shares key principles from the book and how he has put them into practice over the past ten years at WD-40 with remarkable impact. It all starts with goal setting—a conversation focused on getting where you want to go—and it is a shared responsibility between the manager and direct report. In Garry’s opinion, the annual performance review process is broken.  Why wait until the end of the year?  Coaching, development, and feedback should be an everyday conversation between leader and direct report.  Garry describes how to change people’s mindsets so mistakes become learning moments—and how this shift not only helps drive out fear but also increases learning. Garry shares 12 principles that L&D professionals can use to impact training and development as well as employee engagement. Garry walks his talk—and the results are impressive. At WD-40, employee engagement numbers are in excess of 90%. What’s more, compounded shareholder annual income growth has been over 15% per year for the past 14 years—and over 20% for the past 5 years. Ridge describes how a focus on values, learning, teaching, growth, and community can lead to enhanced performance by helping people step into the best version of themselves. Be sure to listen to the very end of this 30-minute interview to hear Ken Blanchard share his thoughts and personal takeaways on Garry's ideas. Ken shares how success is based on not only what happens in the classroom but also what happens afterward. Ken takes a look at the performance review process and illustrates how important it is to focus on providing people ongoing feedback instead of sorting them into a normal distribution curve.

As a leader, you never stop learning and teaching. When you can instill in your team that curiosity is healthy for growth, they start learning for themselves and feel committed to being an element of change. Creating this kind of working environment has been the mission of Garry Ridge and his group, Marshall Goldsmith, where learning and teaching is the number one objective to improve commitment and engagement at work. After helping over 100,000 entrepreneurs start and grow profit from their business, Aaron Scott Young observed the common mistakes and successes of many business owners. As an unshackled business owner, he shares his insights on how to build a business when you aren’t there to oversee the progression. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Take The Lead community today: Dr. DianeHamilton.com Dr. Diane Hamilton Facebook Dr. Diane Hamilton Twitter Dr. Diane Hamilton LinkedIn Dr. Diane Hamilton YouTube Dr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

Garry Ridge is the CEO of the WD40 company and author of Helping People Win at Work, a Business Philosophy Called Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A. Garry tends to take a contrarian position on business and purpose at work, but he's also very practical.

Today's Guest: Ken Blanchard, author, Helping People Win at Work, The One-Minute Manager Order from Amazon.com by clicking the book cover above I figure I’ve got 60 seconds to interest you in today’s interview with Ken Blanchard. If you have to ask why 60 seconds, you obviously don’t know my guest’s work. He’s best known as the management expert and author of The One-Minute Manager, but his latest book, Helping People Win at Work, actually screams that Blanchard is “The New York Times Best-Selling Author of Over 18 Million Books!” I hope that’s just hyperbole. I’ve written or co-authored 10 books, many about business, and I know it’s hard work. How he found time to author 18 million books, I’ll never know. But I digress, and valuable seconds are ticking away. KEN BLANCHARD audio excerpt:"When I was a college professor, I would always give out the final exam on the first day of class... When they get to the final exam, they should get an A. Garry Ridge said, 'Wow, that ought to be an organization!' We hope to change the way people are evaluated in organizations."  Helping People Win at Work is a unique concept: it’s a case study written with Garry Ridge, who—as CEO of the WD-40 Company—happens to be the subject of the case study. And this book is a follow-up to another Blanchard book, Leading at a Higher Level. Hey—good news: I introduced my guest in under a minute. Ken Blanchard Website • Twitter • Facebook • YouTube • Order Lead with LUV from Amazon.com • Order Helping People Win at Work from Amazon.com Mean Business: How I Save Bad Companies and Make Good Companies Great by Albert J. Dunlap with Bob Andelman. Order your copy now by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Episode 125: Garry Ridge – How To Build A Tribal Culture (CEO WD-40) Garry Ridge is president and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company (NASDAQ WDFC) headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40. A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. He teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.  In March 2003, Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum.  In 2006, Garry was awarded the Ernst & Young - Master Entrepreneur Award. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” Episode 125: Garry Ridge – How To Build A Tribal Culture (CEO WD-40) Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “The Number That Predicts Long Term Sales Success Is Employee Satisfaction” In This Episode, You Will Learn: Having a high level of empathy (EQ), being a great listener, and a passion to see others succeed leads to sustained excellence How he grew WD-40 from $250 million to $1.6 Billion How to build a tribal culture Turning up the volume on training, learning, and development What it means when Garry says, “Don’t waste a good crisis” Setting SMART goals Why the employee needs to set the goal and be supported by the leader “Wisdom is putting knowledge to work” “You learn a lot by shutting up” A great line from “The Bridge of Spies” When the prisoner is asked if he’s worried about something potentially bad happening to him, he quietly responds, “Would that help?” – It’s a waste of energy to worry about things outside of your control Don’t Mark My Paper – Help Me Get An A Having a rigorous hiring process to ensure bringing great people into the business Learning Leader – Aggressive self-education  “I Never Lose… I Either Win Or I Learn” – Garry Ridge Continue Learning: Follow Garry on Twitter: @LearningMoment Read: Helping People Win At Work Go To: The Learning Moment To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector W/ Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Garry Ridge on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From TheLearningMoment.com Garry's passion about learning is driven from his personal experience of working in an environment where learning was not encouraged or sought out. As Garry recalls, "I knew we as a team could be better, but when looking into the eyes of my employees, I didn't see the hunger. I took a hard line approach and starting asking tough questions, such as, 'what kind of environment would help feed your hunger?' My employees were direct and honest, 'give me an environment where I can learn, be challenged, and rewarded for taking a risk.' So, I did just that, I set out to create a learning environment. Today, Garry has the desire to continue with his learnings by sharing them with others. Garry says, "Change is difficult, and as I was going through this transitional period, it would have been helpful to have a big brother/sister who could have provided additional insights. Today, knowing others will want to create a learning environment, I would like help and support this by sharing my learnings.

Focusing on goals establishes a business culture of innovation and collaboration because you are measuring ongoing operations, not a single point in time. For organizations to drive better performance, goal setting should be done frequently, and should focus on just a few high-quality, high-impact goals. BetterWorks is an enterprise goals platform designed to enable all […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.engagingleader.com/podcast/gamechanger

Focusing on goals establishes a business culture of innovation and collaboration because you are measuring ongoing operations, not a single point in time. For organizations to drive better performance, goal setting should be done frequently, and should focus on just a few high-quality, high-impact goals. BetterWorks is an enterprise goals platform designed to enable all […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.EngagingLeader.com