About this episode

Greg Voisen interviews Garry Ridge about his leadership journey and insights from his book, focusing on transforming company culture and employee engagement.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with the legendary Garry Ridge to explore his provocative and insightful book, Any Dumb Ass Can Do It, revealing how a "consciously incompetent" leader transformed WD-40 from a simple product into a $3.5 billion global powerhouse. Ridge pulls back the curtain on his 25-year journey as CEO, sharing the "learning moments" that replaced a culture of fear with a "fearless tribe" and a staggering 93% employee engagement score. By trading the title of "Manager" for "Coach" and shifting the company’s purpose from selling lubricant to creating "positive lasting memories," Ridge proves that true leadership isn't about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about having the heart of a servant and the backbone of steel. Whether discussing the "Maniac Pledge" to kill victim mentality or the secret to keeping employees happy during a global pandemic, this conversation is a masterclass for anyone ready to stop managing and start building a culture of belonging. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The "Dumb Ass" Advantage: Why embracing humility and curiosity is the ultimate superpower for modern leaders. - Reframing Failure: How to implement "learning…

People in this episode

Host: Greg Voisen

Guest: Garry Ridge

Topics covered

• leadership
• employee engagement
• organizational culture
• innovation
• accountability

Keywords

• leadership
• employee engagement
• WD-40
• learning moments
• organizational culture
• Maniac Pledge
• humility
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WD-40

Books & works: Any Dumb Ass Can Do It

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