‘What It Takes’ by David and Jenny Harkin
‘What It Takes’ by David and Jenny Harkin
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‘What It Takes’ will seek to understand the common traits from exceptional leaders from across industries. David and Jenny Harkin, two entrepreneurs, co-founders and husband and wife have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people over the decades, so this will be an opportunity to share their stories with the world and look to see if they can study and learn what common traits exist to get to the top of a variety of fields.
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The show focuses on leadership traits, resilience, and personal journeys with episodes featuring guests like Baroness Nicky Morgan discussing the nuances of political life and Emma Watkinson sharing her experiences in entrepreneurship during challenging times, with an emphasis on how these traits manifest across different sectors.
‘What It’s Taken’ will seek to understand the common traits from exceptional leaders from across industries. David and Jenny Harkin, two entrepreneurs, co-founders and husband and wife have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people over the decades, so this will be an opportunity to share their stories with the world and look to see if they can study and learn what common traits exist to get to the top of a variety of fields.
In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Preece, Co-Founder and CEO of Tillo, a global fintech business transforming the world of digital gift cards, rewards and incentives.
Alex’s journey has taken him from serving in the British Army, including tours in Bosnia and Iraq, to entrepreneurship and building multiple businesses. He previously co-founded the UK’s first daily deals business, which was acquired by Moneysupermarket.com, before going on to build Tillo into a global business.
Known for taking the harder route, Alex brings a unique perspective on leadership, resilience and what it takes to build a business through uncertainty. His approach is grounded in people, discipline, adaptability and a willingness to keep learning along the way.
Today, Tillo operates at the intersection of payments, rewards and technology, with Alex continuing to lead the company through its next stage of growth.
In this conversation we explore:
– The lessons the military taught him about leadership
– Building businesses through uncertainty and setbacks
– Why people and culture matter as much as strategy
– And what it really takes to keep moving forward when the easy route isn’t an option
A candid conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership and choosing to take the harder route.
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