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What makes a good leader and how do they harness the power of communications? How important is business purpose? Can stakeholders really make or break a business? Societal inequalities, the environment and cost of living crisis mean that it is more important than ever for organisations to understand the role of public relations and their own contribution to society. Welcome to Better Business Outcomes, a new podcast for directors and management teams that talks to leaders and senior communicators. You’ll understand the areas where you should be focusing to build personal and organisational resilience. We will explore how public relations can support the creation of value through strategy planning, decision making, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Hosted by Sarah and Stephen Waddington. For more information visit https://www.wadds.co.uk/

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Jon Geldart: “The pale, male and stale days of the IOD are over”

November 23, 2022 • Stephen and Sarah Waddington • Season 1 • Episode 1

On this episode of Better Business Outcome, Sarah Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Jon Geldart, Director General for the Institute of Directors (IoD).

They discuss:

· Jon’s personal leadership journey and Sir Ernest Shackleton

· The IoD as the home of diverse leadership talent and a place where better directors are made

· The thorny business issues facing directors right now and Jon’s predictions for the year ahead

· The unique challenges faced by membership bodies compared to other business models

· Communications as core to organisational strategy and the avoidance of ambiguity and misunderstanding

· How diversity of input and robust Board discussions lead to Better Business Outcomes

Presented by Sarah Waddington and Stephen Waddington

For more information visit https://www.wadds.co.uk/
With thanks to our production partners at What Goes On Media

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