#193 Ken Schmidt - Bring your Business Back from the Dead

In this episode, David sits down with Ken Schmidt. Ken is a highly sought-after executive advisor and speaker, renowned for leading Harley-Davidson’s remarkable turnaround in the 1990s—from near bankruptcy to global dominance. He’s the author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast, and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training. Known for his unconventional business approach and engaging style, Ken has consulted for major brands and delivered over 1,200 keynotes worldwide.

 

In this episode, David and Ken discuss:

• Key lessons from Harley-Davidson’s turnaround and the role of human behavior in gaining a competitive edge.
• The internal cultural shifts necessary for transformation and how leaders must model desired behaviors.
• Three essential questions to align employees and create a unified company vision.
• Ken’s “R&R” approach for fostering meaningful and effective interactions.

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