Lonely at the Top – Why Founders Need NEDs
Glenn Smith interviews James Savage
The Art of Being Nimble
The Art of Being Nimble
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Businesses today are operating in turbulent times. Technology, particularly AI, is enforcing an exponential change in working methods, product requirements, and customer expectations. As if that wasn’t enough, geopolitical challenges, from the turmoil of political uncertainty to a period of high inflation and high-interest rates, are taking their toll.
All is not lost. Across the globe, business leaders are overcoming these challenges. In the art of being nimble podcast, we interview them to hear their stories so you can learn from their experiences.
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The Art of Being Nimble
Businesses today are operating in turbulent times. Technology, particularly AI, is enforcing an exponential change in working methods, product requirements, and customer expectations. As if that wasn’t enough, geopolitical challenges, from the turmoil of political uncertainty to a period of high inflation and high-interest rates, are taking their toll.
All is not lost. Across the globe, business leaders are overcoming these challenges. In the art of being nimble podcast, we interview them to hear their stories so you can learn from their experiences.
Lonely at the Top – Why Founders Need NEDs
Being a founder can be exhilarating — but also isolating. As businesses grow, the decisions get harder, the stakes get higher, and the pressure doesn’t let up. That’s where a good non-executive director comes in.
In this episode, Glenn speaks with James Savage, a Chartered Director, experienced board member, Institute of Directors Ambassador, and advisor to tech companies across the UK and Asia, about the role of a Non-Executive Director (NED). They explore how independent directors provide challenge, calm, and clarity when it matters most, and why many companies misunderstand the role.
Because leadership can be lonely, and sometimes the most valuable thing a founder or senior leader can have is someone who has been there, sees clearly, and has no hidden agenda.
In the interview, Glenn references another podcast episode that covers a multi-generational workforce. This was the interview with Andy Lethbridge.
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