{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/3d30295e-f7fb-5af1-b618-30a8763cc75a/6a628dda47cd364c9702c63b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James Timpson: The Leadership Formula Where Kindness Drives Profit (E427)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba3b961a8cbe53713cf2c2/1784843750690-c103e3c8-1c32-46cc-aa9d-73b9efb36a0e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode is brought to you in partnership with Aviva.</p><p><br></p><p>The former UK Minister for Prisons and CEO of the Timpson Group, Lord Timpson (James Timpson) believes there's a direct link between happy colleagues and business success. He joins Jake and Damian to explain why putting trust before control has shaped both his people and his company.</p><p><br></p><p>Lord Timpson shares the leadership philosophy behind his \"upside-down management\" approach, why hiring people with criminal convictions has become one of his greatest strengths, and how kindness, trust, and long-term thinking have driven lasting success.</p><p><br></p><p>An inspiring conversation about leadership, second chances, and building a culture where people can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you in partnership with Aviva. Together we believe that great leadership, high-performing teams and a culture where people can thrive are key to long-term success. That's why we're proud to support conversations that share practical insights and inspiring perspectives on people, performance and leadership.</p>","author_name":"High Performance"}