E112 | How WD 40 Company Is Making Life Better with Garry Ridge

What can your business learn from CEO of WD 40, Garry Ridge? It’s not just the spread of this product that Garry is known for, he’s also the guy who’s built a workplace that people are queuing up to work for. To discover Garry’s secret sauce, download this latest episode. Key Takeaways: Why Garry’s view of company culture is rare Garry’s algorithm for culture Why WD 40 company have managers not coaches Hire first for values The journey from WD 40 to creating memories What WD 40 learned from COVID

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Do you want to dive deep into the minds of those who dare? With an insatiable appetite for knowledge and a disdain for mediocrity, ‘Curious Leadership with Dominic Monkhouse’, is your fortnightly look into the mindsets of some of the world’s most trailblazing leaders. From seasoned strategists and investors to pioneering entrepreneurs and experts, I’ll explore their personal journeys, unorthodox decisions, and the lessons they've learned while shaping the future. About Dominic - Dominic Monkhouse is the founder of Monkhouse & Company. He scaled two UK tech firms from zero to £30 million in five years, coached 10 founders to successful exits, and published two books to keep others from making the same mistakes. He works with the 1% of founders committed to scaling—building elite teams, navigating the messy middle, and growing without drowning in chaos or losing control. His mission is to see 200 founder-led firms scale from 50 to 250+ employees, creating 300,000 jobs and £52 billion in revenue and reshaping the UK’s business landscape.