{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/694540d7921dd3db0b614617?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andy Baker - Global CEO and Author ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/1766146069386-e2f4ebe8-29b2-4aa8-a152-62d1eb464e67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>\"Your birthright is not your destiny.\"</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Air Supply Podcast</strong>, Joshua O'Connor sits down with <strong>Andy Baker</strong>, author of the new book <em>In the Blink of an Eye</em>. Andy’s life story is nothing short of cinematic: a journey from poverty in Portsmouth, UK and brushes with the law to becoming the CEO of a billion-pound revenue business and leading the largest employer in Africa.</p><p><br></p><p>Andy opens up about his youth involving street fighting and car theft, and the \"epochal\" courtroom moment that forced him to choose a different path. He shares how he rose from a 22-year-old general manager to an international executive overseeing 123,000 employees across 29 countries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this conversation, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The \"Scullery Maid\" Principle:</strong> How Andy’s upbringing shaped his radical respect for every worker, from the office cleaner to the boardroom executive.</li><li><strong>Leading at Scale:</strong> The secret to managing 120,000 people (Hint: it involves burning the 400-page strategy manual).</li><li><strong>Business as a \"Daily Fight\":</strong> Why resilience and frugality are the two most underrated traits of successful leaders.</li><li><strong>The Power of Integrity:</strong> Why sticking to your principles is a long-term investment that pays off \"in chunks.\"</li><li><strong>The Cavalry Charge:</strong> Understanding the link between competence and the confidence required to lead.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Whether you are an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, Andy’s insights on simplicity, human dignity, and resilience offer a masterclass in modern leadership.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Connect with Andy:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Book:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>In the Blink of an Eye</em> (Available on Amazon)</a></li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-baker-1a7a6b4a/</li></ul>","author_name":"Joshua O'Connor"}