The Maverick Paradox Podcast
The Maverick Paradox Podcast is a twice weekly show for the pathologically curious, whether they run their own business or leads within someone else's. It is popular global podcast which looks at the world from a maverick perspective. Judith Germain explores how Maverick Leadership shows up in the world and the lessons that can be learnt from Maverick Leaders. The podcast also features replays of the popular Maverick Paradox @ KLDR Online Leadership Development Radio show. The Maverick Paradox Podcast enjoys lively conversations between its host Judith Germain and her guests. With a few bonus episodes thrown in to delight listeners. Mavericks and Maverick Leaders are pathologically curious, so the conversations and topics on the show are diverse to encourage that curiosity. This podcast enjoys exploring what it’s like to be a maverick (defined by Judith to mean wilfully independent person) and discovering effective modes of leadership. ABOUT JUDITH GERMAIN Having founded The Maverick Paradox and Maverick Paradox Media she catalyses transformation by creating clear thinking and decisive leaders in the fields of leadership, culture, change and diversity. A renowned C-Suite Mentor, Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator and Author she believes that anyone can enhance their leadership capability. HER BOOK: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leadership. FOLLOW/CONTACT: Websites: https://www.maverickparadox.co.uk Magazine: https://www.themaverickparadox.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithgermain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudithGermainFanPage Email: Contact @ maverickparadox.com
Episodes
In today's Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Victoria Raikel about her success in creating magical creatures, writing books, and building a large social media following. Victoria introduces herself as an author who creates magical, mysterious creatures with vivid personalities. She started by making garden statues of fairies, gnomes, and mermaids, which led her to write a novel called "The Enlightenment" about a portal co...
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jarrod Lopiccolo on nurturing talent and developing a culture of innovation. Jarrod explains Noble's approach to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of innovation. This includes creating a safe environment for employees to bring their whole selves to work, be curious, and try new things. He discusses the company's Innovation Council that provides a structured process for exploring new i...
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Andrew McNeill about responding vs. reacting in leadership. Andrew shares his background in major projects and programmes, both in the public and private sectors. He discusses his work over the past 8 years in leadership consulting, focusing on helping leaders develop self-awareness and the ability to respond rather than react.
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dane Deutsch about character-driven leadership and ethics. Dane shares how his experiences growing up in different cultures, including Venezuela and Türkiye, taught him the importance of building meaningful connections and leading with character.
This episode was originally recorded on 28 November 24.
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Elizabeth Bieniek discussing corporate innovation, collective leadership, and talent management. Elizabeth discusses her approach to collaborative leadership, where she gathers diverse input and feedback, but then makes decisive calls when needed to move a project forward. She highlights the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their perspectives.
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Joris Merks-Benjaminsen about leadership consistency and ethical actions. They discuss the challenge of ensuring leadership consistency across an organisation, not just at the top. They note how organisational culture and values can drift over time if not actively maintained. Joris explains how leaders can inadvertently create inconsistencies through their behaviours and decision-making p...
In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Mónica Esgueva, about her life experiences and insights on mindfulness, wisdom, and finding meaning in life. They discuss Monica's diverse career path, including working as an economist for Prada in London, then moving to Paris to work for INSEAD, and her earlier experience as a semi-professional tennis player. Monica shared how she had to quit tennis due to back issues, and how t...
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Lori Turner-Wilson on B2B marketing strategies and her new book. They discuss their views on the current state of dance and marketing, noting a perceived lack of individuality and an overreliance on cookie-cutter approaches. They agree that companies need to be more divergent and maverick in their marketing strategies.
In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Neil Jurd OBE who contrasts overly complicated leadership frameworks and emphasises the importance of simplicity. Judith notes the value of leaders being able to create space for their teams to contribute.
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In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Dr Joel Davis Brown about LGBTQ+ leadership and his book "The Souls of Queer Folk". They discuss the challenges around intersectionality and how different identity groups are often viewed and treated in the UK versus the US. They explore how the LGBTQ+ community has navigated these issues and the importance of honouring diverse perspectives.
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Jeffrey Sanow on critical thinking and leadership lessons from his CIA career. They discuss the importance of critical thinking, especially in high-stakes situations. They emphasise the need to make decisions with incomplete information, be open to failure, and empower teams to take risks and learn.
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Carter Fox about the importance of branding and building a consistent identity/community for artists to succeed in the music industry today. Carter describes how he has cultivated a distinct personal brand as the "soulful traveling spaceman bass man", which was inspired by a friend's observation about his persona. He explains how developing a strong brand identity is crucial for building ...
In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Gary Coulton about harnessing adaptive intelligence. Gary has recently realised that he is neurodivergent, with a "maverick mind" and he explains how this knowledge has helped him understand why he thinks in a certain way.
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Professor Adam Boddison, the CEO of the Association for Project Management (APM), and they discuss his role and the nature of the organisation as a membership-based professional body.
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr John Demartini about how to master perception and embrace paradox. Judith and Dr. Demartini explore the importance of aligning organisational values with individual employee values to drive engagement and productivity. He emphasises the need to identify people's true, demonstrated values rather than just their stated values or ideals.
In this conversation Judith Germain speaks to Peter Murphy Lewis about leadership, innovation, and thought leadership. Peter shares his background, including that he is a documentarian, TV host, and fractional CMO who helps CEOs with their marketing. Peter lives with his family inside a zoo in Wichita, Kansas.
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Russell Harvey discussing resilience and leadership. He explains how he came to specialise in resilience over the past 14 years. He emphasises the importance of authenticity and living one's purpose.
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Julianna Newland on gender dynamics in workplace performance management. Julianna advises that women need to be proactive in promoting and marketing themselves, finding opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities, and ensuring their managers are aware of their skills and accomplishments. She also suggests that women seek out mentors, especially at higher levels, who can help a...
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Bill Lennan about leadership, team performance, and personal growth strategies. Bill shared his interest in and involvement with a regenerative farming project, explaining the historical shift towards industrial farming and the resulting depletion of soil quality and nutritional value in food. He discussed his motivations for pursuing this project to have more control over his food supply an...
In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to David Sinkinson about startup myths and his book "Startup Different". David Sinkinson and his brother founded a SaaS company in the public safety space, building a mobile app that helped improve campus safety. They bootstrapped the business and grew it to over 350 organisations and millions of users. After 8 years, they sold the company for $40 million, which left David and his br...
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