The Leadership Code

• Why your people strategy is just as important as your financial strategy: with Meg Crosby & Howard Cleveland

  Today’s episode is all about a topic that separates the companies who thrive from the ones who stumble: Why your people strategy is just as important as your financial strategy.I’m thrilled to welcome two powerhouse guests who know this terrain inside and out: Howard Cleveland  and Meg Crosby, co-founders of PeopleCap Advisors.Howard is a recognized executive coach, people strategist, and growth advisor. With over 25 years of leadership, consulting, and coaching experience, he’s been a trusted partner to leaders navigating challenges at every stage of growth — helping them gain clarity, confidence, and alignment between people and business goals.Meg is a master of scaling high-growth companies. With deep experience working alongside private equity firms and portfolio CEOs, she helps build high-performing, sustainable organizations ready to tackle the pressures of rapid expansion. Before co-founding PeopleCap, Meg led Google’s HR M&A team, overseeing people-related due diligence and integration on more than 35 global acquisitions. She’s also the co-author of the forthcoming book, Running the Gauntlet: Proven Strategies for High Growth Leaders, coming out April 2025.In this conversation, we’ll explore how aligning people and financial strategy isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a make-or-break leadership responsibility. You’ll hear insights on scaling, culture, leadership bottlenecks, and how to future-proof your organization for long-term success.Let’s dive in.

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• Scaling with Purpose with Amrit Dhaliwal

  Today we dive deep into the art — and challenge — of scaling with purpose. My guest, Amrit Dhaliwal, knows this terrain firsthand. As a former franchisee in the domiciliary care sector, Amrit built his franchise into a £1 million turnover business, developed a core team of 70, and earned the prestigious Franchisee of the Year award — all in just four years.In this episode, we explore:✅ What scaling really means (beyond just growth)✅ How to scale well without losing sight of your mission✅ Navigating change in today’s unpredictable environment✅ How to stay anchored to your organization’s purpose even as everything around you shiftsIf you’re a leader, founder, or entrepreneur looking to scale — but want to do it intentionally and not just chaotically — this conversation is for you.Let’s get into it!

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• Leading in Uncertainty: with Dr. Rebecca Homkes

  When the ground is shifting beneath your feet, how do you lead with clarity, confidence, and calm?In this episode of The Leadership Code, host Fred Gatty sits down with renowned strategist and author Dr. Rebecca Homkes to tackle one of today’s most pressing leadership challenges: staying focused and effective in a world of constant change.Dr. Homkes—Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Lecturer at London Business School, and author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times—brings her global perspective and deep expertise to the conversation. Together, they explore how leaders can avoid common pitfalls, reset priorities, and foster psychological safety, even when uncertainty runs high.Whether you're facing internal disruption, market volatility, or global uncertainty, this episode is packed with actionable insights on:The key mindset shift leaders must embrace in volatile timesHow to communicate with clarity and build trustPractical tools to reduce noise and realign focusWhat separates successful leaders under pressureThe most essential leadership skills for the road aheadIf you’re navigating turbulence and striving to lead with purpose, this episode is your playbook.🎧 Tune in and walk away ready to survive, reset, and thrive.

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• Adaptive Leadership: with Valarie Sandjivy

  Today, we are diving deep into adaptive leadership—a framework that equips leaders to thrive in uncertainty, respond to rapid change, and mobilize people toward meaningful transformation. So, what does it really take to lead adaptively? How can leaders shift from rigid, top-down decision-making to a more flexible and resilient approach? And how do they navigate resistance when change feels uncomfortable? To help us unpack these questions, I’m joined by Valarie Sandjivy, an adaptive leadership mentor and business coach with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of Ellipus, she helps executives, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs to lead with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and innovation. She combines her corporate expertise with a creative, intuitive approach to leadership, helping clients build scalable systems while fostering personal and professional transformation. Enjoy the discussion!

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• A Conversation on the Evolution of DEI: with Kelli Lester

  In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Kelli Lester, Co-founder and Partner of Onyx Rising. With over two decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and change management, Kelli brings a wealth of knowledge on how organizations can move beyond performative DEI efforts to create truly inclusive workplaces.As a recognized leader—named one of EBONY’s “30 Young Leaders of the Future”—Kelli has a deep passion for fostering environments where inclusive leadership and employee well-being thrive. In our conversation, we discuss:The shifting priorities of DEI in organizations and what’s driving the change.The misconceptions that hold companies back from making meaningful progress.How businesses can balance DEI as a strategy while ensuring it remains a core value.The role of leadership in shaping the future of DEI and common pitfalls to avoid.How to combat DEI fatigue and keep efforts authentic and impactful.What the next decade of DEI might look like and how organizations can prepare.This episode is not about politics or corporate checkboxes—it’s a real, thought-provoking conversation about where DEI stands today and where it’s headed. Whether you’re a leader, an HR professional, or simply someone curious about how workplace culture is evolving, this discussion offers practical insights and candid reflections on the future of inclusion and equity in the workplace.

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