Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin James Laughlin

David Dicker is the founder and CEO of Dicker Data, New Zealand’s leading technology distributor with over 30 years of local experience. He is also the founder of Rodin Cars, which is a car manufacturer known for its FZED and FZERO race cars.David spoke about his early days in business, and how he took a small company and turned it into a Billion Dollar company. He spoke about this fascination with race cars and why he is so passionate about building the ultimate track car.This episode was sp...

In this solocast I talk about Growth.Growth is a choice, and without a growth plan, we are choosing to decay. Success can breed complacency, so it's important to have a growth plan to continue moving forward. A personal growth plan can include reading books, listening to podcasts, attending courses or seminars, finding mentors or coaches, and giving back by mentoring others. I am excited to announce that the Lead on Purpose podcast has decided to partner with NZ Mortgages. You can learn ...

Mastering Productivity As a TeamDavid Allen is an American author and productivity expert. He created the “Getting Things Done” time management method. He has been on the show before to discuss all things productivity.He came on the show this time to talk to me about his new book called “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others.” David spoke about how to have more productive and high performing teams, and how to maintain it over the long-term.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You c...

In this solocast I talk about an incredible book I read recently - Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelly.This book has changed the way I think about life and it has greatly impacted me. Please do yourself a favour and take the time to read this book.On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episo...

Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair AdvantagesStu Heinecke is a Hall-of-Fame nominated marketer, best-selling author and Wall Street Journal cartoonist.In this episode, Stu discusses his book 'How to Grow a Business Like a Weed' and the inspiration behind it. He explains the pillars of weeds' growth, including their fierce mindset, unfair advantages, and ability to scale. Stu provides examples of companies like SpaceX and Amazon that embody the growth of a weed. He emphasizes t...

In this solocast, I talk about the five tactics of high-performing teams based on research from Gallup. The first tactic is having a common purpose, where everyone in the team knows the shared vision and strategy. The second tactic is connection, which involves creating a sense of belonging and maintaining strong relationships within the team. The third tactic is communication, emphasizing the importance of simple, accurate, and succinct communication that is individualized. The fourth tactic...