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Benjamin Drury

The Culture Guy at The Culture Guy

London, United Kingdom

Mobilising business leaders to stand up, stand out and create a people-centred human organisation.
Benjamin Drury, The Culture Guy ® is one of the UK’s top leadership and motivational speakers. Not just a brilliant inspiring talk, but the challenge to change and tools to take action. A compassionate optimist always seeking to create a world where everyone can thrive.

Benjamin is responsible for England fans singing Swing Low at rugby matches. He’s been on Dragon’s Den with his invention, Lacemups. He’s toured writing, directing and performing with theatre companies and he’s worked with some of the biggest companies on the planet. Benjamin makes workplaces awesome. He works with extraordinary forward-thinking leaders to help build authentic, purpose-led, people-centred organisations fit for the 22nd Century.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: London
Speaking Topics: 01: Unstoppable: How fearless leaders create extraordinary companies that change everything. // 02: Four Times Four: The 8 non-negotiable rules of cha

Benjamin Drury Points
Academic 0
Author 357
Influencer 22
Speaker 41
Entrepreneur 0
Total 420

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Thought Leader Profile

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: The Culture Guy
Theatre: UK, Europe
Minimum Project Size: $5,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $200-$300
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2008
Media Experience: 9 years
Last Media Interview: 06/02/2025

Areas of Expertise

Business Strategy 32.89
Coaching 30.08
Culture 37.11
Customer Loyalty
Future of Work
Leadership 32.56
Management 30.04

Industry Experience

High Tech & Electronics
Hospitality
Retail

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Publications

30 Article/Blogs
Fill your jar.
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June 12, 2025
We’ve all been there. Six weeks into a new training programme or habit change, and it feels like you’re going absolutely nowhere. The motivation has worn off, the progress feels invisible, and you’re questioning whether any of this is actually working.

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Tags: Culture

No Surprises.
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June 12, 2025
There should be no surprises when people are not selected or are...

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Communicate truth andkeep it real.
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June 02, 2025
No matter how uncomfortable, candid feedback is essential. Last week, we explored...

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Tags: Leadership

Individuals Are Individuals
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May 19, 2025
In our quest to build high-performing teams, we often fall into a...

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Tags: Culture, Coaching, Leadership

Everyone Matters
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May 05, 2025
In the quest to build championship teams, coaches often focus on star...

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Culture

A ten year overnight success
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April 29, 2025

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Behave like a champion
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April 28, 2025
“Champions behave like champions before they are champions.” These words from legendary...

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Culture

The smartest person in the room
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April 23, 2025

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Learn to disagree well
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April 22, 2025

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Culture

Beware the Trap of Your Own Headlines
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April 21, 2025
Success in sport requires relentless improvement, yet too many athletes falter when...

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100% effort. No one is exempt.
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April 15, 2025
The unwavering commitment to 100% effort, 100% of the time is what...

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Culture

Leadership Discomfort
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April 11, 2025

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5 ways to shape company culture in the era of hybrid working
SME Today
September 27, 2022
Managing remote workers does not have to mean struggling with disconnection and distance. When done right, it can actually strengthen your team’s culture and cohesion. Explaining how, is Benjamin Drury – The Culture Guy, an independent consultant who helps business leaders shape the culture of their organisations to drive their success.

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Tags: Culture, Management

Quay Magazine - July/August 2021
Quay Media
July 05, 2021
Published review of business books in Quay Magazine UK.

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Tags: Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Find ways to build trust
The Culture Guy
March 29, 2021
Trust is the foundation stone of any team’s success. Without trust a team is nothing more than a group of individuals with their own personal agendas. It is definitely not a functioning, high performing team.

Building trust is fundamental. Brené Brown talks about it often, Patrick Lencioni writes about it in pretty much every one of his books. Trust is absolutely necessary, but it is hard to cultivate even when a team comes together in a common workspace. It is twice as hard when teammates don’t spend time together regularly. Trust is difficult, for two reasons.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

Communicate Better
The Culture guy
March 22, 2021
While everyone worked in the same geographical location, most communication happened organically – chatting over an office divider, popping over to a colleague’s desk to ask a quick question, or grabbing some coffee together and having a 10 minute catch up or gossip.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

Clarify Expectations.
The Culture Guy
March 15, 2021
Once you introduce this new level of self-motivation and self organisation for people, they will have a lot of space and a lot of decisions to make themselves about how, when, and what work they do and when they complete tasks, so it is imperative that they understand the rules of the game, the expectations, the framework for making the right decisions that reflect the values of the company and the expectations of clients.

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Authenticity only comes with work and time!
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September 24, 2019
Earlier this month Cadbury launched a chocolate bar that will end world racism!  Yes, you read that right! It will end racism!  Only it won’t!  It’s […]
The post Authenticity only comes with work and time! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

How important is your goal?
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August 05, 2019
In the Midlands there is a toll road. A motorway that charges £6.40 to skip the traffic. £6.40 to by-pass 27 miles of heavily congested M6 […]
The post How important is your goal? appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Entrepreneurship

It all comes down to people!
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June 17, 2019
Thought for the day: People are just trying to get through life with the most peace and joy and enrichment and least stress, pain and anguish. […]
The post It all comes down to people! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

What are you giving back?
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June 13, 2019
The post What are you giving back? appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

Keep on moving!
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June 11, 2019
The post Keep on moving! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Culture, Entrepreneurship

The Law of compounded marginal gains!
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June 11, 2019
The whole principle came from the idea that if you broke down everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, and then improved […]
The post The Law of compounded marginal gains! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

Leading = Service not power!
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June 03, 2019
Leadership is simple. Your job as a leader is not to be ‘in charge’, but to be ‘in service’. If you are leading a team, your […]
The post Leading = Service not power! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

Life is uncertainty!
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June 03, 2019
The post Life is uncertainty! appeared first on The Culture Guy.

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4 Books
Four Times Four: The 8 non-negotiable rules of champion teams.
LoveTimeDeath Publishing
May 03, 2025
What separates truly great teams from those that merely collect talented individuals? What enables some organisations to win consistently across generations while others capture fleeting glory before fading into mediocrity?

The answer lies not in tactics or talent but in culture, specifically, eight non-negotiable rules that form the foundation of sustained excellence.

Four Times Four reveals these essential principles: four rules for players and four rules for coaches.

From the All Blacks' legendary dominance to Manchester United's decades of success, from underdog triumphs to dynasty building, these principles transcend sport to offer a blueprint for excellence in any collective endeavour.

This isn't theory, it's a battlefield-tested system for transforming groups of individuals into something far more powerful: a true team with shared purpose, unwavering standards, and the resilience to overcome any challenge.

Whether you lead a sports team, business unit, or any group striving for exceptional performance, Four Times Four provides the framework that turns potential into achievement and occasional success into lasting legacy.

Build your champion team. The eight rules await.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

The Business of Humans
ONLE Networking
May 25, 2021
The COVID crisis has accelerated a process of human disconnection that was already moving at a frightening pace. Yet despite the many awful consequences of the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, one positive is that this process may have begun reversing. This book - written by the members of ONLE Networking - is about taking control of your time, priorities and communication to ensure that you, your goals, purpose and relationships are more important than the business you run.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, HR

No More Fear
The Culture Guy
April 27, 2020
From a young age we are conditioned to constrain ourselves; to limit our dreams; to protect ourselves from failure; to confine our dreams to only that which we can see is possible. From every side, we are told to dream small, aim low, live a mediocre life. Well, I say no more! NO MORE FEAR! Now is the time to cast off mediocrity. To dream big! To aim high! To step out, step up and be the very best you can be! This book is the catalyst! A manifesto for life.

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Tags: Culture, Entrepreneurship, Startups

Culture: How to rid your organisation of politics and create massively high performing teams!
The Culture Guy
January 14, 2018
Every organisation has a culture. Whether it’s explicitly articulated or organically develops over time, every organisation has a set of rules and values that influence and define the way people behave. It affects every part of your organisation, from the meetings to the decor, from the people you hire to the profits you make.

WHY ARE YOU SPENDING SO LITTLE TIME ON GETTING IT RIGHT?

If you want running your team or your organisation to be easier with fewer politics, less complaining and higher productivity, then you need to get your culture in order and this book could just save your organisation!

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Tags: Leadership, Culture

2 Keynotes
Four Times Four: The 8 non-negotiable rules of champion teams.
The Culture Guy
May 03, 2025
What separates truly great teams from those that merely collect talented individuals? What enables some organisations to win consistently across generations while others capture fleeting glory before fading into mediocrity?

The answer lies not in tactics or talent but in culture, specifically, eight non-negotiable rules that form the foundation of sustained excellence.

Four Times Four reveals these essential principles: four rules for players and four rules for coaches and how the interact to create an unstoppable team. This isn’t theory, it’s a battlefield-tested system for transforming groups of individuals into something far more powerful: a true team with shared purpose, unwavering standards, and the resilience to overcome any challenge.

From the All Blacks’ legendary dominance to Manchester United’s decades of success, from underdog triumphs to dynasty building, these principles transcend sport to offer a blueprint for excellence in any collective endeavour.

Whether you lead a sports team, business unit, or any group striving for exceptional performance, Four Time Four provides the framework that turns potential into achievement and occasional success into lasting legacy.

Build your champion team. The eight rules await

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, Leadership

Unstoppable: How fearless leaders create extraordinary companies that change everything.
The Culture Guy
January 01, 2025
What if your company could become unstoppable, not just commercially successful, but profoundly meaningful? What if you could build an organisation so resilient, so purpose-driven, and so extraordinary that it is immune from competition and becomes a force for change in the world?

This isn’t fantasy. Today’s most extraordinary companies, from Patagonia to LEGO, from Interface to Buurtzorg, have discovered the blueprint for building organisations that thrive precisely because they matter. They’ve created environments where people are desperate to work, where customers become raving fans, and where purpose and profit powerfully reinforce each other.

Drawing on fifteen years of work with transformative organisations across industries, this keynote reveals the framework that makes these companies unstoppable. The world doesn’t need more ordinary companies. It needs organisations built to matter, places where work has meaning, where innovation solves real problems, and where success is measured by impact as well as profit.

The world needs unstoppable companies.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, Leadership

7 Speaking Engagements
Architects of Trust: Building a Culture of Unfiltered Communication & Radical Accountability.
The Formula, Northern Ireland
May 20, 2025
In an era demanding radical transparency and unwavering accountability, many leaders struggle to break the silence surrounding cultural stagnation and communication breakdowns. This keynote redefines accountability, not as a punitive measure, but as a transformative process. Drawing from the principles of building an “Unstoppable Company,” we’ll explore how to forge a culture where accountability fuels innovation and drives strategic action. Learn to dismantle the barriers that silence critical conversations and cultivate an environment where open communication and ownership become the cornerstones of success. This session provides a pragmatic framework for leaders to transmute cultural inertia into a dynamic force for positive change.

• Shift from Blame to Ownership: Establish systems that foster proactive accountability, moving away from reactive blame and towards collective ownership of outcomes.
• “No Surprises” Communication: Develop a structured approach to communication that ensures clarity, transparency, and the effective dissemination of critical information.
• Culture of Courageous Conversations: Equip leaders with the tools to facilitate difficult dialogues, breaking down the silence and fostering a culture where feedback is valued and acted upon.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Connect the Dots: The Hidden Power of Workplace.
Gateshead Council (UK)
May 14, 2025
Transform your workplace experience by mastering the art of genuine connection and continuous learning from those around you. Discover revolutionary yet practical approaches to understanding your colleagues, leaders, and team members at a deeper level—beyond the surface of daily tasks and meetings. Learn powerful techniques for creating meaningful connections that drive collaboration, spark innovation, and build the foundation for extraordinary team performance.

Take away concrete strategies for breaking down communication barriers, learning about different working styles, and creating an environment where everyone becomes both teacher and student. Master the art of building trust through genuine curiosity and empathy, while discovering the unique knowledge, experiences, and perspectives each team member brings. Learn how small, intentional changes in how you interact and learn from others can create ripple effects that transform your entire workplace culture.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Future-Ready Teams: Unlocking Collective Genius for Global Success.
White Label Recruitment
January 24, 2025
Step into the future of leadership with a keynote designed to revolutionize the way you lead and inspire. In a world evolving faster than ever, traditional leadership paradigms are no longer enough. This talk combines cutting-edge strategies with timeless principles to help you build teams that thrive without ego and navigate the complexities of tomorrow with confidence.

Discover how to foster a culture where trust and psychological safety are the foundation, enabling risk-taking, creativity, and breakthrough ideas. Learn to unlock the collective genius within your team by embracing diverse perspectives, cultivating shared ownership, and empowering every individual to contribute at their highest level.

Through engaging stories and actionable insights, you’ll gain the tools to transform your leadership approach, shifting from outdated, ego-driven management to a forward-thinking, visionary style that drives innovation and agility. Build teams that create, evolve, and excel together, positioning your organization to not only succeed but to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Walk away ready to empower a new generation of trailblazers, ensuring your organization thrives today and for years to come.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Culture - from theory to practice
Teesside University International Business School
October 25, 2022
Practical, industry examples for business students.

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Tags: Culture

How to create a high performing remote team.
ITSM Partner, Austria
September 27, 2022
Keynote at Service Space, Vienna 2022

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How to change the world with 22nd Century thinking
Collaboration Global
June 24, 2022
Keynote at All Together Different conference at Warwick University 2022

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Tags: Culture

Developing a Magnetic Culture
ONLE Network
January 29, 2020
Interactive workshop for ONLE Networking members looking at defining and integrating clear cultural behaviours into an organisation. The impact of correct strong culture definition and implementation into systems leadership.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture

29 Videos
Insights Conference 2025 - Belfast.
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May 01, 2025

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23 April 2025
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April 23, 2025

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22 April 2025
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April 22, 2025

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Egos get in the way
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April 15, 2025

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Leaders discomfort
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April 15, 2025

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No surprises
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April 15, 2025

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Relationships with purpose
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April 15, 2025

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“Adventures in Leadership” Series #1: Charting the Unknown
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January 16, 2025

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Workplace Culture Predictions 2025
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January 07, 2025

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Businesses are complex. Leadership is not.
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March 21, 2023

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Good Morning
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June 12, 2022

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SSF Next Week
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June 11, 2022

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SSF June 2022
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June 07, 2022

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Intro to AVN webinar
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April 20, 2022

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No More Fear - Pay what you want.
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May 07, 2020

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Playbook - How to make sure your culture change sticks.
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April 23, 2020

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A+ Leadership
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April 06, 2020

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Failure - The Path to Success
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March 31, 2020

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The best end of day routine
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March 18, 2020

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Your values are about to be tested!
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March 18, 2020

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The Culture Guy Show Reel February 2020
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February 28, 2020

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Culture Truth Seven - The Culture Guy
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June 11, 2019

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Culture Truth Six - The Culture Guy
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June 11, 2019

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Culture Truth Four -- The Culture Guy
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June 10, 2019

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Culture Truth Three - The Culture Guy
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June 10, 2019

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1 Keynote
Unstoppable: How fearless leaders create extraordinary companies that change everything.

Location: United States    Fees: 6000

Service Type: Service Offered

What if your company could become unstoppable, not just commercially successful, but profoundly meaningful? What if you could build an organisation so resilient, so purpose-driven, and so extraordinary that it is immune from competition and becomes a force for change in the world?

This isn’t fantasy. Today’s most extraordinary companies, from Patagonia to LEGO, from Interface to Buurtzorg, have discovered the blueprint for building organisations that thrive precisely because they matter. They’ve created environments where people are desperate to work, where customers become raving fans, and where purpose and profit powerfully reinforce each other.

Drawing on fifteen years of work with transformative organisations across industries, this keynote reveals the framework that makes these companies unstoppable. The world doesn’t need more ordinary companies. It needs organisations built to matter, places where work has meaning, where innovation solves real problems, and where success is measured by impact as well as profit. The world needs unstoppable companies.

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Four Times Four: The 8 non-negotiable rules of champion teams.

Location: United States    Fees: 6000

Service Type: Service Offered

What separates truly great teams from those that merely collect talented individuals? What enables some organisations to win consistently across generations while others capture fleeting glory before fading into mediocrity?

The answer lies not in tactics or talent but in culture, specifically, eight non-negotiable rules that form the foundation of sustained excellence.

Four Times Four reveals these essential principles: four rules for players and four rules for coaches and how the interact to create an unstoppable team. This isn’t theory, it’s a battlefield-tested system for transforming groups of individuals into something far more powerful: a true team with shared purpose, unwavering standards, and the resilience to overcome any challenge.

From the All Blacks’ legendary dominance to Manchester United’s decades of success, from underdog triumphs to dynasty building, these principles transcend sport to offer a blueprint for excellence in any collective endeavour.

Whether you lead a sports team, business unit, or any group striving for exceptional performance, Four Time Four provides the framework that turns potential into achievement and occasional success into lasting legacy.

Build your champion team. The eight rules await

Respond to this opportunity

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