WD-40 Company CEO Emeritus Reveals How Servant Leadership Fuels Global Success and Thriving Workplaces

We get it. Ideas are easy, but implementation is hard. Presented by Guidewise, the Implementors podcast brings you the stories, strategies, and lessons from those who’ve mastered change — so you can, too. Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for a transformative conversation with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and globally recognized culture coach. In this episode of Implementors, Garry shares powerful insights from his 35-year tenure at WD-40, where he championed servant leadership and built a people-first culture that drove global success. Garry delves into the foundational elements of thriving workplace environments, emphasizing the importance of learning, accountability, and creating a culture of belonging. Discover how psychological safety, purpose-driven leadership, and fostering positive memories can transform employee engagement and organizational performance. Garry also reflects on his personal journey of growth, sharing actionable strategies for navigating financial challenges with integrity, leveraging feedback as "feed forward," and aligning culture with strategic goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in workplace culture and leadership.  ABOUT GARRY RIDGE: Garry Ridge is a globally respected culture coach, thought leader, and Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of WD-40 Company, where he led a remarkable 35-year career transforming the organization into a global success story. During his tenure at WD-40, Garry embedded values-driven leadership into the company’s DNA, fostering an environment of psychological safety, accountability, and innovation that propelled the organization to operate in 176 countries with over $400 million in annual revenue. A passionate advocate for education, he teaches "Culture at Work" in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program at the University of San Diego and serves as an advisor to leading organizations like The Gorilla Glue Company and Eastridge Workforce Solutions. Learn more about Garry Ridge: https://thelearningmoment.net/. Connect with Garry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/. Purchase his latest book 'Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It' here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Any-Dumb-Ass-Can-Do-It/Garry-Ridge/9781637746295. ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Change can feel disruptive and overwhelming, but with Guidewise, it becomes an opportunity to thrive. We simplify the complexities of change by combining our AI-powered technology, expert consulting services, and pioneering research in implementation science. Whether you're driving innovation, navigating uncertainty, or aligning teams on critical goals, Guidewise delivers the tools, insights, and intelligent guidance to turn change into a competitive advantage. Discover how Guidewise empowers you to take charge of change and achieve meaningful outcomes. Schedule your demo today: https://www.guidewise.io/demo/. PODCAST LINKS: - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod - Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.io/podcast - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738 - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementors SOCIAL: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/ CONTACT: - To take charge of change, please visit us at https://www.guidewise.io/ or email us as [email protected]. - To share your implementation insights with our audience, please reach out to [email protected].