In this today's author corner, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette interviews Lawrence Lam about his book 'The Founder Effect', exploring the unique traits of founder-led companies, the importance of bold decision-making, and how to design scalable company structures. As the Founder and Managing Director of Lumenary Investment Management, Lawrence specialises in global equities with a focus on founder-led opportunities. His expertise spans transaction advisory, risk management, and financial regulation, honed through roles at Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland, MUFG, and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Lawrence is also a trusted consultant to boards and family offices, advising on investment strategies that integrate financial returns with philanthropic goals.Lawrence Lam is the author of The Founder Effect, a book that explores the essential traits of successful executive teams and governance structures that drive sustainable growth. Drawing from over two decades of experience in financial services and investment management, Lawrence is a recognised thought leader in aligning investment strategies with long-term value creation.In today's chat, Lawrence shares insights from his extensive experience in investment and management, emphasizing the need for exceptional management teams, judgment, alignment, and influence in today's rapidly changing business environment. He also discusses the significance of celebrating under-the-radar companies that achieve long-term success.To reach out to Lawrence:Luminaryinvest.comLawrencelam.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to The Founder Effect03:10 Traits of Exceptional Management Teams05:24 Making Bold Decisions in Business09:09 Judgment, Alignment, and Influence11:12 Designing Scalable Company Structures14:45 The Journey of Writing a Book15:26 Challenges and Strategies in Authorship15:59 Final ThoughtsAll Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO....To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠⁠ and sign up!You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: / magical_learning Facebook: / magicallearningteam Linkedin: / magicallearning Youtube: / @magicallearning Have a Magical week!