Strengthening Business Bonds with Nigel Thurlow: Lead to Succeed 148
Episode Summary:
The true measure of a successful leader lies not just in achieving organizational goals, but in the ability to build and develop their people. Investing in the growth and well-being of team members fosters a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration. That’s what Lead to Succeed guest Nigel Thurlow will be focusing on in this episode.
Nigel is the CEO of The Flow Consortium and one of the most sought-after speakers and experts in Lean, Agile, and Flow methods. He was Toyota's first Chief of Agile, where he co-created The Flow System and the award-winning Scrum the Toyota Way approach. Nigel has trained 8,500+ people in Scrum, Agile, Lean, Flow, and Complexity approaches and his coaching portfolio includes GE, Bose, 3M, Microsoft, Vodafone, Lumen, Cox Automotive, and MIT. He is a member of Forbes’ invite-only Coaches Council organization and is due to be listed in the Who’s Who of America later this year.
Nigel has co-authored many peer-reviewed papers and books on methods and approaches to accelerate business transformation, including the renowned “The Flow System” series. He is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and will appear on the TV series Advancements, which will feature on Bloomberg and Amazon Prime, in June 2024.
Listen in to learn the power of building your people.
Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)
[02:54] How Nigel got to where he is today.
[09:33] Key steps, values, and considerations every leader must know for success and avoiding pitfalls.
[15:40] Nigel’s advice for enhancing organizational culture and building trust.
[23:32] Actions every leader should take to develop their team and foster strong relationships.
[30:34] Nigel’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.
[34:04] Rapid-fire questions.
[37:39] Nigel’s final life lesson.
Standout Quotes from the Episode:
“Don’t waste life on work.”
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Becoming the New Boss: The New Leader's Guide to Sustained Success
Becoming the Productive Boss: 5 Proven Steps to Leading High Performing Teams
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