The INSIDER PODCAST: SEASON 1 – EPISODE 2

How to be a Great Leader and Create High Performing Cultures to Scale

With Damian Hughes




In this episode, Damian shares how he has combined his practical and academic experience in development and change psychology; revealing how he supports leaders to create a high performing team culture in scaling organisations.

Damian Hughes

When scaling a business, what does it mean to become a liquid thinker?

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider podcast, I’m speaking with international speaker and best-selling author, Damian Hughes.

In our chat, we discuss the fundamentals of great leadership, which behaviours are non-negotiable, and how exceptional cultures are characterised.

Damian shares how he has combined his practical and academic experience in development and change psychology; revealing how he supports leaders to create a high performing team culture in scaling organisations.

His innovative and exciting approach has been praised by Sir Richard Branson and Tiger Woods and he’s one of the smartest and most humble people I know.

We cover many insights and topics in this episode including:

  • What Damian has learned from working with elite sports professionals
  • 5 different types of culture and what defines a high performing culture
  • How success leaves clues
  • Why not to leave the conversation at values
  • What to do when fear and anxiety grips you
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