The Maverick Paradox Podcast

In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Becca Powers about the need to put people before profits. This conversation was originally recorded in July 22. Becca is the author of Harness your inner CEO, she notices that when your self worth increases so does your networth. They discuss how a leader can help someone who has self worth issues. In this conversation they discuss the need to activate your self-worth and that you are the CEO of your life. Becca shares how to improve your self worth and why it's important. They discuss the link between people pleasers and self worth. Becca Powers is an award-winning hi-tch sales executive and motivational speaker. From growing up with musician parents who flirted with addiction, to dropping out of college and becoming a single parent of 2. Becca's guts and grit journey to success reaches beyond business. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

Continuing with World Creativity and Innovation Week The Maverick Paradox continues to mark the occasion with a discussion on innovation and ethical leadership from The Maverick Paradox's 6 Featured Columnists. The columnists are based in a number of countries and work asynchronous to each other. Therefore to hear the views of all the columnists we have created two short panels. In this Innovation and Ethical Leadership Panel, Judith Germain, Ben Baker and Jo Farmer discuss the interplay between the two concepts. Key Takeaways The group had an open discussion on ethics and leadership to highlight their different perspectives.According to Ben, there are no absolutes in ethics. Definitions depend on the individual/group. Leadership involves finding common ground.Jo emphasised autistic people have a strong sense of justice. Situations require understanding from both sides.Judith said alignment comes from organisational values. Leaders should examine if they fit. In this conversation differing definitions of ethics and leadership surfaced. Common ground lies in organisational values if reinforced regularly. Innovation arises from resolving lack of clarity through improved communication of those values. You can find out more about our guests and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. You can also watch this panel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niIpG8i6pdo --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

Continuing with World Creativity and Innovation Week The Maverick Paradox continues to mark the occasion with a discussion on innovation and ethical leadership from The Maverick Paradox's 6 Featured Columnists. The columnists are based in a number of countries and work asynchronous to each other. Therefore to hear the views of all the columnists we have created two short panels. In this Innovation and Ethical Leadership Panel, Judith Germain, David Chislett, Josuel Rogers and Astrid Davies discuss the interplay between the two concepts. Key Takeaways The panel discussed how ethics guides but doesn't limit innovation, and the need to re-evaluate what's ethical over time.They also discussed decisiveness, and how ethical parameters support purposeful decisions.Each panellist reflected on how their writing for The Maverick Paradox Magazine promotes innovation. The panelists explained how their writing bears witness, identifies lateral thinking, and gives reflection to spark readers' tools for handling unpredictable change. You can also watch this panel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZJ4bY1IuRg&t=34s You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

Continuing with World Creativity and Innovation Week The Maverick Paradox continues to mark the occasion with a discussion on innovation from The Maverick Paradox's 6 Featured Columnists. The columnists are based in a number of countries and work asynchronous to each other. Therefore to hear the views of all the columnists we have created two short panels. This is the second panel and features Judith Germain who hosts, and is joined by Ben Baker and Jo Farmer. Key Takeaways In this conversation Ben explained that companies should understand their identity and purpose before innovating communication. Storytelling is key to inspire change by helping people understand why it benefits them and the company. However, stories must be simple, repeatable and valued by employees to be effective. Jo explained autistic brains see possibilities others miss due to thinking differently. Problem prevention is prioritised over problem-solving. Innovation lies in autistic voices being heard plainly rather than masked. Understanding different perspectives unlocks potential. You can also watch this panel on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ggBiJ4wIWgA You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

It is World Creativity and Innovation Week and The Maverick Paradox has chosen to mark the occasion with a discussion on innovation from The Maverick Paradox's 6 Featured Columnists. The columnists are based in a number of countries and work asynchronous to each other. Therefore to hear the views of all the columnists we have created two short panels. This is the first panel and features Judith Germain who takes on the dual role of hosting and being asked questions as a Featured Columnist. She is joined by David Chislett, Josuel Rogers and Astrid Davies. Key Takeaways Creativity is the process underlying innovation. Anyone can innovate if they adopt a creative mindset.Clarity on the problem and desired outcome helps drive effective innovation.Maverick leadership principles of independent thinking and purpose-driven goals enable ethical innovation.Connecting diverse ideas sparks new innovations. Reframing the familiar catalyses creativity. Panellist Spotlights: David discussed how creativity underpins innovation, and how framing problems with "blue sky thinking" unlocks innovation vs just process.Josuel explained how hip hop culture and its improvisational, collaborative nature can spark business innovation through different thinking.Judith discussed how clarity on the problem and outcome boundaries enables purposeful innovation. Maverick leaders innovate ethically for the greater good.Astrid discussed innovating within ethics/sustainability parameters to benefit society, and using SDG goals as an ethical framework. In this conversation the panellists explained how their writing bears witness, identifies lateral thinking, and gives reflection to spark readers' tools for handling unpredictable change. You can also watch this panel on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XgxGDRZ7zy8 You can find out more about today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jodi Hume about leadership myths and decision fatigue. Key Takeaways Hustle culture and the idea that it's "lonely at the top" are damaging myths about leadershipEmotional/energetic regulation is crucial for optimal executive functioning and decision makingHaving a support network you can process decisions with is key to avoiding decision fatigueSaying "yes" and figuring things out along the way can build confidence In this conversation they discuss how neurodivergence often aids entrepreneurship, with different thinking driving innovation. Understanding individual needs optimises one's decision-making. They agree doubt ensures prudence but imposter syndrome labels normal fears. Success emerges from navigating uncertainty, not perfectionism. After a 15 year career as COO of a rapidly growing architecture firm, Jodi Hume now provides on-call decision support and facilitated leadership conversations for startup founders and entrepreneurs across the globe. She is also lead singer of The Wafflers. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain and Katherine Lazaruk discuss professional presence and leadership beyond stereotypical norms. Key Takeaways Leadership presence is innate and can be cultivated, but does not guarantee taking on a leadership role.Knowing your true self and being congruent with internal and external expression builds presence.Diverse perspectives are needed at leadership tables for organisations to thrive.Non-white women face double bias and must navigate risks in self-expression. In this conversation Katherine argues leadership presence is more than superficial rules, exploring what's beyond the dominant white male paradigm. Judith counters some innate presence remains regardless of choices. They discuss how current success measures harm humanity and the planet. Continuous growth is unnatural; balance and limits are needed. Leadership must evolve for whole human beings. Katherine Lazaruk is a professional presence expert and maverick. She started her business in image consulting but hates shopping. Katherine knows what's it like to be an outlier in an industry and knows how it can be turned into an advantage. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Kristin Lytle about talent identification and its impact on organisational culture. Key Takeaways Self-awareness and self-regulation are critical skills for leaders to have. Leaders who can recognise when they are discombobulated and take a moment to re-center themselves before interacting with others have a huge impact. Succession planning is still valuable but needs to focus more on developing talent pools rather than detailed individual plans, due to the speed of change today. Trust is built when employees feel they can predict what an organisation will do - keeping commitments to develop and grow employees builds trust. Catch people doing things right and help them see their own talents, don't just focus on the gaps. In this conversation Kristin explains that identifying talent is just the first step - leaders must support and invest in identified talent, even through mistakes, otherwise potential goes wasted. Judith agreed large companies often narrowly define roles instead of developing diverse potential. They agree that an organisation's culture reflects the behaviours it rewards - if problematic actions are tolerated, that sets the standard. Predictability and trust come from following through on commitments. Kristin Lytle is the CEO of Leaders Edge. She is on a mission to help companies and individuals unlock the full potential of their talent. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jenny L Mitchell about leadership journeys and approaches. Key Takeaways There are parallels between Judith's "maverick" leadership style and Jenny's "underdog" leadership style - both value authenticity, curiosity, and bringing out the best in others.Mindset is key - assume positive intent, focus on possibilities rather than obstacles.Leadership is a constant process of negotiation and seeking to understand. Meetings should drive decisions, not just discussion.Women leaders often take on "glass cliff" assignments and overcome perception barriers on their journey. Visionary mindset helps.Important for marginalised voices (women, people of colour) to be heard and supported as leaders. In this conversation Judith and Jenny debate different leadership styles like mavericks and underdogs, with Jenny advocating for embracing challenges and Judith emphasising seeking first to understand others' perspectives. Jenny outlines five pillars of top women leaders' experiences: embodied roles, embracing challenges, overcoming perceptions, accepting high-risk assignments, and visionary mindsets. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Claire Milligan about her experience living with ADHD and how it impacts her life and work. Key Takeaways ADHD manifests differently in each person - it's a spectrum. Claire has inattentive ADHD.Getting diagnosed as an adult woman is difficult since ADHD often shows up differently than the "hyperactive young boy" stereotype.Medication helps provide a baseline level of dopamine to aid focus and mood regulation.Creating external structure and systems helps compensate for ADHD challenges. Calendars, reminders, checklists are common tools.Starting small tasks can create momentum to tackle bigger, challenging tasks.Focus on outcomes rather than process to leverage ADHD strengths like hyperfocus.ADHD and autism have overlap - "audio HD" - and often co-occur. In this conversation Claire explained the different types of ADHD symptoms, from hyperactive to inattentive. She discusses the challenges of diagnosis in women and how ADHD affects her work through hyperfocus. Claire warns of overcommitting while distracted. Neurodiversity benefits companies if success is judged on outcomes rather than processes. Reasonable adjustments help ADHD employees thrive. Claire Milligan thrives on distilling complex problems down to their core issues - and turning these pragmatic findings into groundbreaking solutions. As the CEO of startup Aimably, she's applying her unique superpowers to help businesses grow by spending smarter and dramatically reducing their cloud costs. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr Darnyelle Jervey Harmon about mindset and manifesting financial abundance. Key Takeaways Mindset is critical - it makes up 90-95% of manifesting financial abundance. The rest is skill/action.We must challenge limiting beliefs about money we internalised in childhood.Affirmations reprogram your subconscious mind. Say them first thing in morning and before bed.Staying in a state of abundance keeps you vibrating at a level where abundance can enter.Take inspired action - God/Universe blesses effort. Faith without works is dead. In this conversation Darnyelle shares her excitement for life, money, and empowering women entrepreneurs. She believes having the right mindset is key to achieving millions through one's business. Darnyelle clarified that while mindset is paramount, one must still take inspired action for manifestation. Faith and works synergise when seeking from a place of empowerment within God's principles. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Clifton Savage about his insights on cultivating leadership within organisations. Clifton expresses his passion for each day's opportunities and learning experiences. Key Takeaways Leadership is about serving others, not just yourself. Share your growth with others.Communication is key for leadership in teams. Assessments like DISC can provide perspective.Have a heart for service. Make decisions that help others progress.Practical application of positive change starts with valuing people. Improve recruiting, onboarding, training.The Attraction Blueprint is a DIY guide for attracting, training and retaining employees. In this conversation Clifton explains that cultivating leaders means improving one's mindset, emotions, and obstacles to then share learnings with others through breadcrumbs of wisdom, despite approaches varying per person. Clifton stresses authentic care for people through leadership training, ownership of custom company assets, and personal development courses empowering employees to thrive at work and beyond as complete individuals. Clifton Savage is on a mission to spread the word that everyone can make a positive change in this world. Clifton believes that being a good steward of your time, energy and money by seeking to serve others first, allows you to multiply your impact at a staggering rate. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain joins Kindra Maples and Catherine Mattice on Ben Albert's Real Talk with the GrowGetters. They discuss Unveiling Workplace Leadership and Culture Secrets. This episode is reproduced with permission and as it was originally broadcast. Join Ben Albert as he hosts a powerhouse discussion on "Real Talk with the GrowGetters" with industry experts: Catalysing Transformation: Judith Germain is an expert in creating clear-thinking and decisive leaders, and she delves into the transformative power of aligning organisational culture with collective leadership. Witness how strong cultures fuel decisive leadership, innovation, and growth. [05:41] Humanity Drives Success: Kindra Maples underscores the pivotal role of humanity in bridging leadership and culture, driving companies towards thriving environments. Discover the impact of human-centered leadership on organisational success. [07:01] Leadership Culture for Excellence: Explore with Judith how cultivating leadership within the culture accelerates decision-making, accountability, and client satisfaction. Unlock strategies for fostering a culture of leadership excellence. [09:46] Combatting Toxicity: Catherine Mattice, a leading voice in combatting toxicity, shares invaluable insights on recognising and addressing toxic behaviors like burnout in the workplace. Learn strategies for cultivating a healthy and productive work environment. [14:29] The Compassionate Edge: Kindra Maples champions compassion as a cornerstone of positive workplace culture. Discover how compassionate leadership enhances team dynamics and productivity. [33:16] This is an interesting discussion on the nuances on workplace culture. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain and Ben Risser discuss financial intelligence vs financial literacy and how it empowers business owners to make better financial decisions. Key Takeaways Financial intelligence provides high-level, actionable data to make key business decisions. Financial literacy is the ability to understand financial information. Together they provide financial situational awareness.Many small business owners operate financially blind between meetings with their accountant. A fractional CFO can provide guidance throughout the year.A CFO can help prevent costly mistakes and position a business for growth. Their fee is small compared to the value they provide.Accurately projecting cash flow is critical for a business to have financial situational awareness. A CFO provides an experienced, strategic perspective. In this conversation Ben shares that accurately projecting cash flows is critical but difficult, determining distributions and avoiding shortages. Financial partners provide strategic foresight to balance owner isolation in decision-making. Ben Risser is an aerospace engineer turned Fractional CFO, focused on helping executive leaders replace financial uncertainity with Financial Situational Awareness, thereby increasing their mission impact. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Chris Bonnello from Autistic Not Weird. They have an insightful discussion about how human progress relies on diversity of thought, and they gain perspectives on autism in the workplace. Chris alao details his journey from struggling to find employment to becoming a respected autism advocate, emphasising a shift from focusing on weaknesses to strengths. Key Takeaways Autism brings valuable strengths and perspectives, though society often only focuses on the challenges.Accommodations should not be seen as an act of kindness, but a normal practice to help people perform at their best.Disclosing autism strategically in interviews/applications can highlight strengths, if framed properly.Progress comes from appreciating different perspectives and listening, not trying to make people conform. In this conversation they debated the need to shift perceptions of autism from a burden to a valuable form of diversity, considering the harms of portrayals that only depict inspiration or struggle. Chris recounted overcoming obstacles to find fulfilling work in special education and advocacy, though public views still associate autism with charity cases over professional careers. They agreed society should normalise accommodating differences rather than view it as a favour, and that diversity enriches organisations when people feel empowered to contribute uniquely. Chris Bonnello is an autistic advocate, speaker, and former teacher, who discusses the priceless value of neurodiversity through his platform Autistic Not Weird. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Roy Osing about his experience taking a startup company to $1 billion in revenue and his perspectives on differentiation and growth. Key Takeaways In this conversation Roy emphasised executing strategies over talking about them. He created a planning process focused on immediate, measurable growth through defining goals and key actions within 24 months. Roy Osing is a former president, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every aspect of business. He is the author of the no nonsense book series 'Be DiFFERENT or be dead', with 'The Audacious Unheard of Ways I took a Startup to A BILLION IN SALES' as his seventh'. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Kenneth Nel about social selling on LinkedIn. Key Takeaways Social selling is about building relationships, not pitching or "selling"Being genuine and vulnerable helps connect with people onlineConsistent posting and engaging is key, even if you don't get a lot of likes/commentsDon't be afraid to put yourself out there and post - you have to in order for people to see you In this conversation Kenneth advised genuinely engaging in conversations to build trust and understanding, then naturally solving problems without expectation of transactions. This contrasts pitching and using relationships solely for gain. He contrasts other Social Media platforms to Linkedin. Kenneth Nel is the Hoodie Guy on LinkedIn, he uses the 4Cs to build a consistent flow of conversations. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain and Dr Omekongo Dibinga have an insightful discussion about lies and stereotypes about Black people and how to combat racism. This episode was originally recorded in October 2023. Key Takeaways In this conversation Dr Omekongo Dibinga elaborated on the global lies and stereotypes about Black people that impact perceptions and treatment. He explained how these false narratives stem from historical racism and persist through media, policies, and cultural conditioning. Omekongo and Judith discussed concrete solutions organisations can implement for authentic diversity, equity and inclusion. This requires commitment from leadership, assessing biases, employee feedback, hiring practices and going beyond performative efforts. Dr Omekongo Dibinga is a Professor, DEI Consultant and poet. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Emily Jaenson about Emily's experience overcoming shyness to become a confident speaker and author on building confidence. Key Takeaways Emily went from being too shy to order pizza on the phone to speaking to audiences of 1000+ and writing a book on confidence.Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone to practice confident behaviours can help build confidence over time.Counting yourself in (3, 2, 1 go) can provide the momentum to push through discomfort and engage in activities that build confidence.Celebrating others' successes rather than viewing them as competition is key for leaders to build confidence in their teams. In this conversation Emily argues that leaders must acknowledge achievements and milestones to reinforce confident behaviours, not dismiss early wins by immediately increasing demands without praise. Public recognition strengthens employee motivation, resilience and performance. Emily Jaenson is a professional speaker, podcast host of the Leadership is Female podcast, and author of 'Let's Go: A guide to increasing your confidence.' To find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Thomas Ryan about how AI can revolutionise sales and customer service. Key Takeaways AI can respond to sales leads and customer inquiries 24/7/365 for improved response times.AI call centers can eliminate wait times and transfer customers seamlessly without human interaction.AI can generate high volumes of written content like articles, but may lack personality or soul without proper prompting.Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney are extremely valuable for automating workflows. In this conversation Thomas described using AI to automatically generate hundreds of articles a month for clients, editing them to build quality content for search engine optimisation faster and cheaper than traditional agencies. Thomas shared how his daughter is using AI to illustrate her children's book, generating hundreds of images until achieving her vision of perfection by modifying prompts. Thomas advised learning AI skills now as the most valuable career path, showing how tools like ChatGPT can solve any problem by having a computer do the work of many people, saving vast time. Thomas Ryan is the Founder of Bigly Sales. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see. Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.comThe Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.