The Leadership Edge

The Leadership Edge

By Kevin GaskellBusinessManagement
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The Leadership Edge episodes

  • Transforming Failure into Success: Fairline Boats

    How can daring to dream big transform a failing business into a thriving enterprise? On this episode of Leadership Edge,  Kevin Gaskell, who took Fairline Boats from the abyss of bankruptcy to dazzling profitability in just 14 months. Kevin challenges the notion that growth is limited to incremental steps and shares how he inspired his team to think beyond traditional boundaries, driving a 300% growth goal. You’ll hear firsthand how Kevin’s audacious mindset and strategic ingenuity reduced spare part supply times from 12 months to just 24 hours and led to the creation of a new boat without a designated budget.

    Kevin’s journey with Fairline Boats is a masterclass in visionary leadership and overcoming self-imposed limitations. He explains how focusing on the right priorities and encouraging creative problem-solving led to swift and significant improvements. His compelling anecdotes and actionable insights will leave you questioning what you believe to be impossible in your own ventures. Tune in to discover how you too can break free from conventional constraints and propel your business to extraordinary heights.

    5 min
  • Mastering Business Leadership with Kevin Gaskell: Insights from the Former CEO of Porsche, BMW, and Lamborghini

    Hosted by the Redefined Podcast in London ,
    They sit down with Kevin Gaskell, known for his management roles at Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW in the UK. Gaskell, recognized for leading these companies to brake performance records between 1998 and 2005, shares his journey through the automotive industry and beyond.

    They delve into:

    Kevin's strategies for driving Porsche GB's growth.
    His contributions to Lamborghini's renowned UK market repositioning.
    The strides made under his leadership at BMW GB to enhance the brand's market foothold.
    Furthermore, Kevin opens up about his experience in generating over $5 billion in shareholder value and the foundational leadership lessons learned from holding such significant positions at a young age.

    "The Redefined Podcast," brought to the audience by 1 Club, aims to unveil the narratives of professionals who've charted unconventional paths to success. For more enlightening discussions and insights that challenge the status quo, visit 1club.london and discover the potential to reshape your journey.

    To watch the full episode on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PjdOEIURV0&t=2s

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    Website: https://1club.london/

    1 hr 3 min
  • How to go from ordinary to extraordinary ( hosted by Kelly Waters)

    In this episode from November 22, 2020, taken from Kelly Waters who talks with Kevin Gaskell, an influential business leader, adventurer, and speaker known for leading companies like Porsche, BMW, and Lamborghini to success. Gaskell has also embarked on extreme adventures, including rowing across the Atlantic and trekking to both Poles, drawing lessons from these experiences to apply to business and leadership.

    Kevin shares his belief that with vision, belief, and commitment, anyone can achieve the extraordinary. He discusses how the principles that guided his adventures also help in enhancing business performance and leadership. Through stories of his adventures and business experiences, he offers insights into how embracing these values can unlock potential within businesses and individuals alike.|

    This interview is brought to you by 101 Ways, a technology consultancy focused on digital product development and agile ways of working.

    To watch the episode on youtube please go to :
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihLum9MjnNU&t=2s

    1 hr 18 min

About The Leadership Edge

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"The Leadership Edge" podcast, by Kevin Gaskell, offers a curated collection of interviews featuring insights from one of the industry's most transformative figures.

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