The Beautiful Business Podcast · 2024-07-30 · 55 min
Leadership coach, mentor, and entrepreneur Chris Parry shares her journey from punk music enthusiast to founder of the Centre for High Performance Development. With a career punctuated by leading her consultancy to the Sunday Times' top 100 small businesses and its eventual acquisition by IBM, Chris opens up about the trials and triumphs of building a values-driven business. Her story is one of passion, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of purpose, making it a must-listen for aspiring leaders. Chris dives into what makes an exceptional leader, emphasising the importance of recruiting potential over experience and fostering a developmental culture. She highlights the balance needed between personal well-being, team dynamics, and task completion to avoid burnout and create a positive work environment. With insights into the cognitive, people-oriented, inspiring, and action-focused behaviours essential for effective leadership, this conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to elevate their leadership game.
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