Performance Leaders Podcast
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to the Performance Leader podcast. I’m Ray D’Cruz, CEO of Performance Leader, a software and consulting company that helps professional services firms build vibrant feedback cultures.
In this podcast series, I talk to leading thinkers in the professional services industry about how to be a high performance firm and leader.
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Carole O'Neil on leading a global engineering firm: change, culture & sustainability
April 03, 2024 03:54 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBOur guest on the Performance Leader podcast is Carole O’Neil, ManagingPartner at Cundall, a global multi-disciplinary engineering practice delivering sustainable design projects in the built environment from 26 offices in locations across the UK and Ireland, EMENA and Asia Pacific. Carole embarked on a career in Human Resources quite by chance, having completed a law degree at Oxford University and decided not to move into practice. Since then, she has worked in a variety of HR roles i...
Lewis Iwu on Purpose in Professional Services Firms
May 05, 2023 01:29 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBOur guest on the Performance Leader’s podcast is Lewis Iwu, co-founder and CEO of Purpose Union, a social purpose strategy firm united by the belief that the world is better off when companies and organisations think, act and communicate with a defined social purpose. Lewis advises organisations on how to devise and execute winning arguments and campaigns on social and environmental issues. Over the past 15 years he has worked with some of the world’s most influential organisations and ind...
Neville Eisenberg on Leadership, Strategy & High Performing Firms
March 26, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBOur guest on the Performance Leader podcast is Neville Eisenberg. Neville grew up in South Africa, where he qualified as a lawyer. After gaining his Masters in Law from the LSE, je joined the London Corporate Finance Department at Berwin Leighton in 1989. He was made partner in 1995, joined the board in 1996 and was elected managing partner in 1999. Neville oversaw Berwin Leighton's successful merger with Paisner & Co, to become Berwin Leighton Paisner. During his 15 years as managing part...
Smarter Collaboration, Performance & Reward
January 30, 2023 02:30 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBOur guest on the Performance Leader's podcast is Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of the best selling book Smart Collaboration, and the newly released Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work. Dr. Gardner is a distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School and previously a professor at Harvard Business School. Named by Thinkers50 as Next Generation Business Guru, Dr. Gardner is a sought after advisor, keynote speaker and facilitator globally. With h...
David Patient, Reflections on Leading a Law Firm
October 06, 2022 02:56 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBMy guest on S3 Ep 3 of the Performance Leaders podcast is David Patient from Travers Smith. David trained at Travers Smith and became a partner in 1999, specialising in UK and international M&A. He established the firm’s Paris office in the same year. In this episode David reflects on his time as Managing Partner, building a talented leadership team, the firm’s strategic goals and change agenda, and leading a high-performance firm. We touch on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), le...
William Johnson on the three leadership tasks of an equity partner
November 18, 2021 00:05 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBMy guest on S3 Ep 2 of the Performance Leaders podcast is Leadership Expert, William Johnson. In this conversation, William draws on 30 years' experience developing leaders in the world's leading consulting and professional services firms. He distills the three key leadership tasks for every equity partner: exemplifying the brand embodying the culture ensuring the legacy. The discussion takes place in a dynamic context for many firms: the unfolding nature hybrid working and the consum...
Patrick St John on Measuring & Rewarding Partner Collaboration
July 28, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to series 3 of the Performance Leader podcast series. In this episode, Ray D’Cruz and guest Patrick St John discuss Patrick’s recent white paper on Measuring and Rewarding Partner Collaboration in professional services firms. Patrick, a former law firm leader, lays out a simple model for recognising and rewarding the best collaborators. He also reflects on this experience as a Remuneration Committee member and partner reviewing other partners.
Michael Roch on evolving the partner remuneration committee
June 21, 2021 03:55 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBHost, Ray D'Cruz, is joined by Partner Remuneration expert, Michael Roch, to discuss the role and evolution of the partner remuneration committee (Rem Com) in professional services firms. This podcast is a valuable resource for senior leaders of the firm and Rem Com members, especially new members wanting to understand more about their roles and responsibilities. The podcast covers: When a Rem Com is a desirable part of the remuneration governance model. The role of the Rem Com Chair, e...
Mark Rigotti on Leading Dispersed Collaborative Teams
March 23, 2021 02:48 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBOur guest is former Herbert Smith Freehills Global CEO, Mark Rigotti. Mark shares his insights on the nuances of managing dispersed and hybrid teams, as well as his reflections on leading one of the world's leading professional firms. This special episode of the Performance Leaders podcast was recorded live at the 2021 Managing Partners Conference in Sydney, Australia.
Michelle Dixon discusses Women in Leadership
March 07, 2021 21:54 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBMy guest for our special International Women's Day episode of the Performance Leader's Podcast is Michelle Dixon. Michelle is the former CEO of the Australian law firm, Maddocks. In this episode we discuss: the opportunities and challenges of leading a law firm if her leadership style was influenced by her gender the scrutiny that comes from being a woman in leadership how she counsels other firms seeking leadership roles in law
Dawn Rosemond on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
February 23, 2021 05:52 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMy guest on S2 Ep 4 of the Performance Leaders podcast is Firm Diversity Partner, Dawn Rosemond. In a reflective and candid conversation, Dawn shares her experience as the first African-American female to make equity partner at Barnes & Thornburg, and how it informs the strategic initiatives and programs she champions as Firm Diversity Partner. I hope you enjoy listening to our podcast with Dawn as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Gerry Riskin on leading High Performance Firms
December 11, 2020 01:42 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIn this extended podcast, Gerry Riskin reflects on 40 years leading and advising leaders of professional firms. He discusses how to lead with courage, manage partner performance, support dispersed teams and how to use after action reviews. He also reflects on his own journey, from his desire at an early age to be a lawyer, his passion for business management and the profound influence of David Maister on his life.
Employee Experience Expert, Adam Hall on enabling high performance
September 07, 2020 06:59 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBOur first guest for season two of the Performance Leaders' Podcast is Strategic Talent Management & Culture Expert, Adam Hall, from Willis Towers Watson. In this episode, Ray D'Cruz and Adam discuss Willis Towers Watson's research on the factors that make a high performance employee experience (EX) including: The theory and ROI of Employee Experience How to create a positive Employee Experience in professional firms The application of Employee Experience theory to partners in profes...
2020 Equity Partner Contribution & Compensation Survey
May 14, 2020 05:24 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this podcast, Ray D'Cruz and Michael Roch discuss 5 key insights uncovered by the 2020 Equity Partner Contribution & Compensation Survey. The survey examines current practices in relation to partner contribution and compensation management in professional firms. Over 160 respondents were comprised mainly from those who manage the contribution and compensation process in firms: managing partners, chief executives, chief operating officers, heads of finance and human resources and boa...
2020 Equity Partner Contribution & Compensation Survey
May 14, 2020 05:24 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this podcast, Ray D'Cruz and Michael Roch discuss 5 key insights uncovered by the 2020 Equity Partner Contribution & Compensation Survey. The survey examines current practices in relation to partner contribution and compensation management in professional firms. Over 160 respondents were comprised mainly from those who manage the contribution and compensation process in firms: managing partners, chief executives, chief operating officers, heads of finance and human resources and boa...
Global Design Director, Simon Pole, discusses how clever workplace design builds high performance firms
February 24, 2020 06:14 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Performance Leaders podcast. In our first episode for 2020, Ray D'Cruz chats to Global Director of Design at Unispace, Simon Pole. Simon works with professional services firms globally, helping them design workspaces that encourage innovation, creativity and productivity. He shares his views on creating the optimal environment to accommodate and invigorate a diverse workforce across cultures, generations and personalities. If you've enjoyed listening to this po...
Partnerships Advisor, Michael Roch, talks partner compensation management
August 19, 2019 00:32 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn episode 6 host, Ray D'Cruz, interviews Performance Leader's Partnerships Advisor, Michael Roch, about the challenges and strategies to manage partner compensation in professional services firms. Listen to this podcast to learn about: - Why partner compensation is such a challenging issue - The must have KPIs in a partner compensation model - The Intellectual Capital Model - The Performance to Reward trilogy - How partners in global firms have differing expectations about compe...
Partnerships Advisor, Michael Roch, discusses how to manage partner compensation in professional services firms
August 19, 2019 00:32 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn episode 6 host, Ray D'Cruz, interviews Performance Leader's Partnerships Advisor, Michael Roch, about the challenges and strategies to manage partner compensation in professional services firms. Listen to this podcast to learn about: - Why partner compensation is such a challenging issue - The must have KPIs in a partner compensation model - The Intellectual Capital Model - The Performance to Reward trilogy - How partners in global firms have differing expectations about compe...
Strategy consultant, Joel Barolsky discusses the Profoundly Human Law Firm of 2030
July 04, 2019 05:59 - 31 minutes - 43 MBPerformance Leader was delighted to collaborate with Joel Barolsky of Barolsky Advisorsto present at the 2019 Managing Partner forum in Australia. Our topic was the Profoundly Human Law Firm of 2030and our presentation sparked a lively discussion. Given the interest in the topic, we wanted to share our thoughts with our clients and contacts in professional services. So, following the conference, we recorded this podcast and wrote an article The Profoundly Human Law Firm of 2030, which p...
Mindfulness consultant, Murray Paterson on how mindful professionals contribute to high performing firms
May 27, 2019 00:49 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBHost, Ray D'Cruz, interviews Murray Paterson from the Potential Project about mindfulness, and how it can improve performance, from productivity to engagement to well-being. Murray led the introduction of a mindfulness program for partners of a large law firm, with stunning engagement. Listen to this podcast to learn more about what results mindfulness can generate for your firm.
Mindfulness consultant, Murray Paterson, tells why people with focus minds achieve more and make a better firm
May 27, 2019 00:49 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBHost, Ray D'Cruz, interviews Murray Paterson from the Potential Project about mindfulness, and how it can improve performance, from productivity to engagement to well-being. Murray led the introduction of a mindfulness program for partners of a large law firm, with stunning engagement. Listen to this podcast to learn more about what results mindfulness can generate for your firm.
Futurist, Eleanor Winton, discusses the high performance firms of the future
April 05, 2019 03:50 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBOur guest in episode 3 is futurist speaker, strategy and innovation consultant and expert in disruption, Eleanor Winton. Eleanor is founder of Foresightfully, a consulting firm whose mission is to help leaders to integrate 'foresightful' thinking into their ambitions and plans for their business. That means considering the fast moving external and global environment and the impact of disruption in particular but also what it means to be a truly sustainable business. Prior to establishing...
Ultramarathon runner, Samantha Gash, talks high performance
March 06, 2019 03:07 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn episode 2, host Ray D'Cruz is joined by former lawyer turned ultramarathon runner for social purpose, Samantha Gash. Samantha has run some of the most gruelling ultramarathons on earth including the 2000 kilometre Freedom Trail across Africa and Run India, a 3253 kilometre race completed in 76 days to raise money for children's education in India. Samantha shines a light on the true meaning of leadership, high performance and the importance of being connected to your purpose.
Pricing guru, Ron Baker, talks After Action Reviews on the Performance Leaders podcast
January 29, 2019 00:57 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to the Performance Leader podcast. In this series, we talk to leading thinkers in the professional services sector about how to create high performance firms, or Performance Leaders, as we call them. In Episode 1, I'm joined by Founder of the VeraSage Institute, Ron Baker. For 20 years, Ron has been the foremost advocate for value-based pricing in the professions. Ron is also the co-host the brilliant podcast series, The Soul of Enterprise.