James Timpson: The secrets to running a successful business and making money
12 April 2024 - 59 mins"The best ideas don't come from the boardroom, the best ideas come from the frontline."
James Timpson is the chief executive of Timpson, a family-run business known for its key cutting and watch repair services. James does business differently. His unconventional leadership style has raised eyebrows - but it works. Since taking over Timpson, he has grown the business to over 2,000 stores by developing new ideas, giving ex-prisoners a second chance and putting his employees first.
He has published a book packed with leadership advice for a happier, healthy workforce. The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management is out now.
Series Episodes
Kenneth Roth: Tyrants Trust Sycophants, I Challenge Them with the Truth
1 hour 5 mins
25 April Finished
Ash Atalla: The Office, The IT Crowd, and the Unlikely Road to Comedy Success
1 hour 1 min
18 April Finished
