EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 40 MIN
Me vs We: The Greatest Lesson Any Good Leader Can Learn with Venture Philanthropist, Paul Donovan - Episode 3
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When you’re driven by a personal purpose, as Paul Donovan has been, then the focus that you pour into a business becomes so much more powerful.Now in what he describes as his ‘third career’, Paul’s philanthropic endeavours give him the drive to change lives - one such endeavour being The Artis Foundation, of which he’s a Patron.Paul’s illustrious career is studded with fascinating stories of turning around companies and finding his own mission, particularly through his prior CEO roles at ODEON, Arqiva and Eircom.His is a journey well-worth exploring, as he joins Brandpie Founder Dave Allen for episode 3 of Pivot Points.Key takeaways from this episode:Paul’s self-described ‘third career’ proving the power of personal pivots in writing your storyShift from a "me" to a "we" mindset in approaching leadershipThe power of mentorship, with advice for young professionals on proactively seeking out experienced guidesThe inspiring story of how Paul led the turnaround of Odeon Cinemas, revitalising the company's culture and customer experiencePaul's passion for philanthropy and his current mission to revolutionise primary educationPaul Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-donovan-643136/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/
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When you’re driven by a personal purpose, as Paul Donovan has been, then the focus that you pour into a business becomes so much more powerful. Now in what he describes as his ‘third career’, Paul’s philanthropic endeavours give him the drive to change lives - one such endeavour being The Artis Foundation, of which he’s a Patron. Paul’s illustrious career is studded with fascinating stories of turning around companies and finding his own mission, particularly through his prior CEO roles at OD...
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