(E2) Paul Matthews: Be a little bit different
- Author
- Lee Griffith
- Published
- Mon 16 Oct 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.sundayskies.com/leaders-with-impact-podcast/paul-matthews
Paul Matthews has been the Chief Executive of Monmouthshire Council for the past 14 years. His story is not your typical rise to the top, but one that is humbly based around the place he lives, loves and works in.
To describe our conversation in one word it would be simplicity. No, the job of CEO isn't easy but it's the simple things you do as leader that goes to the heart of the impact you make.
In this episode you'll hear about...
- What impactful leadership looks and feels like
- Testing for values when recruiting
- What's shaped you as a leader
- Why become CEO
- How to take people with you into the unknown
- Finding purpose to create alignment
- CEO as chief communicator and storyteller
- The power and opportunity of social media
- Why CEOs need to evolve and change with the time
- Dealing with the politics
- Staying motivated and keeping others motivated with you
- The one bit of advice all aspiring CEOs need to hear
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About Paul
CEO Monmouthshire County Council
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