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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 38 MIN

Why I Put My People First: A CEO's Honest Take on Culture

from The Courageous Leaders Podcast · host Joanna Howes

What's the secret to leading a successful team? It might not be what you think. Jessica Hargreaves, CEO of PrettyGreen, reveals her unconventional approach to leadership, sharing powerful insights on risk-taking, delegation, and building a culture of trust.We Cover: 07:04 - Focusing on people and culture for business success 14:06 - Creating a culture of calculated risk-taking16:49 - Defining a "fail-safe" culture and learning from mistakes 25:00 - The value of B Corp certification and aligning actions with purpose 30:36 - The "Be More Meerkat" philosophy for team collaboration 33:16 - Advice to her younger self: The value of mentorship 33:54 - A career turning point: Saying "no" and prioritising wellbeing 35:04 - Prioritising your wellbeing and its transformative impact on leadership.Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

What's the secret to leading a successful team? It might not be what you think. Jessica Hargreaves, CEO of PrettyGreen, reveals her unconventional approach to leadership, sharing powerful insights on risk-taking, delegation, and building a culture of trust. We Cover: 07:04 - Focusing on people and culture for business success 14:06 - Creating a culture of calculated risk-taking 16:49 - Defining a "fail-safe" culture and learning from mistakes 25:00 - The value of B Corp cert...

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