Slicing Through The Noise

Episode 19: Building Long-Term Success: Ronnie Baskind on Leadership and Growth

Integrity and Values Season 1 Episode 19

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From Farming to Tech: Ronnie Baskind's Leadership Journey — with Ronnie Baskind

Ronnie Baskind’s leadership journey begins on a vast South African farm and culminates in Sydney, where he built Kilimanjaro Consulting into one of Australia’s top tech advisory firms. The common thread? A deceptively simple yet powerful skill: deep, ego-free listening.

In this episode, Ronnie delves into how the principles of “Ubuntu” and consultative leadership have shaped his approach to hiring, making tough decisions, and building lasting client trust. He shares actionable insights on why SMEs rarely buy based on ROI and why saying “no” with integrity is a hallmark of great leadership.

If you’re leading a team or scaling a professional services business, this conversation is a treasure trove of practical wisdom.
 

Key takeaways:

- The power of consultative leadership and listening with both ears.

- Why saying "no" is critical to maintaining integrity and long-term success.

- How to behave like the company you want to become, even when you're small.

- The importance of aligning strategy with client needs for sustainable growth.

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