Building High-Performance Cultures and Unlocking Discretionary Effort, with Kevin Gaskell

About this episode

Dr. Jonathan H. Westover interviews Kevin Gaskell about building high-performance cultures and unlocking discretionary effort in business.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Gaskell about building high-performance cultures and unlocking discretionary effort. Recognized as ‘the man who fixes businesses’ Kevin Gaskell has an impressive track record in building and leading successful companies. As Managing Director of Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW, Kevin led hugely successful turnarounds and business growth. Today he remains actively involved in numerous companies worldwide, as both an investor and founder, including the UK’s fastest-growing B2B fibre network provider and Radical Motorsport, the world’s largest race car manufacturer. Gaskell's entrepreneurial approach to business has earned him numerous accolades. He was recognized as one of the UK’s Top 40 leaders reflecting his exceptional ability to inspire teams to transform companies and achieve extraordinary results. His focus on developing innovative strategies and building high-performance cultures has been instrumental in driving business growth and success. Alongside his business successes, Kevin has climbed the world’s highest mountains, walked to the North and South Poles, and in 2020 and 2025, was a member of the crew…

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan H. Westover

Guest: Kevin Gaskell

Topics covered

• high-performance cultures
• discretionary effort
• business growth
• leadership
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• high-performance cultures
• discretionary effort
• business leadership
• entrepreneurial strategies
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, Radical Motorsport

Books & works: Catching Giants

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