EPISODE · Aug 26, 2021 · 1H 3M
In Conversation with Scott Richards, Partner at Beyond The Numbers
from Books To The Boardroom · host Sumith Dissanayake
Today’s guest is Scott Richards from Beyond The Numbers. Scott has a story that takes us from starting a business and advertising in the Yellow Pages through to working in Kenya, this episode has it all.Scott talks about his first business and how difficult it was to promote himself when he wasn’t accustomed to doing that. We talk about the composition of teams and getting the right mix of high performers and lower performers in a team. We discuss mental models and how they can help someone throughout their career. And we also chat about a new concept: Energy Management. Scott has many ideas around how to manage your energy and get the best result for yourself. Very interesting listening. This episode was co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake and Jack FergusonThanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 🔔 Never miss an episode—follow us on LinkedIn and your favourite podcast platform 📱 Share your takeaways with #CFOCatalystAre you a CFO with insights to share or know someone who is? We're always looking for financial leaders to join us on the show—reach out at [email protected] to discuss featuring your expertise on a future episode.Until next week, keep reading, keep listening!
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Today’s guest is Scott Richards from Beyond The Numbers. Scott has a story that takes us from starting a business and advertising in the Yellow Pages through to working in Kenya, this episode has it all. Scott talks about his first business and how difficult it was to promote himself when he wasn’t accustomed to doing that. We talk about the composition of teams and getting the right mix of high performers and lower performers in a team. We discuss mental models and how they...
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