This week, Nick Hewat, Commercial Director at the Guardian, joins the show to share his insights into instilling purpose. During his 6 month gardening leave in 2013 after working for the Telegraph Media Group, Nick took on the challenge to read in depth 25 business books that he could put into practice. Fast forward 6 months and he wrote 25 book summaries that he still refers to this day.

He developed 11 core values and behaviours from these readings, which he brought to the Guardian when he joined as Commercial Director. Tune in to hear how these learnings came into effect in a commercial environment.

In this episode we discuss

What are some of the most ignored values that are essential to share with a team
Maintaining optimism during commercially challenging times
Ways to improve the sales recruiting process
Advice for people who don’t have a 200 year old brand behind them

Links Mentioned

Nick’s LinkedIn

The Guardian’s 5 values

The Stockdale Paradox

Books Mentioned

‘Management In 10 Words’ by Sir Terry Leahy

‘The Joy Of Work’ by Bruce Daisley

‘Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions’ by Chip & Dan Heath

‘What Management Is’ by Joan Magretta and Nan Stone

‘Good To Great’ by Jim Collins

‘The Barcelona Way’ by Damian Hughes

‘Royal Navy Way of Leadership’ by Andrew St George

Creating purpose to drive change with Nick Hewat, Commercial Director at the Guardian