93: Garry Ridge — How He Built an Incredible Culture of Purpose and Engagement at WD-40

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/">Garry Ridge</a> has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.</p> <p>Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!</p> <p>He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.</p> <p>Learn more about Garry's work at <a href= "https://thelearningmoment.net/about/">https://thelearningmoment.net</a></p> <p>His top book recommendations:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Really-Need-Know-Learned-Kindergarten/dp/034546639X"> All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/The-Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek-audiobook/dp/B07DKHFTB7/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhAMEiwAbaY4lpx613ByX04_9h_kJ-h-aBWUc836tLXEc0paogMP60u2QWZYWdL4qhoC9E8QAvD_BwE&hvadid=213966255564&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008337&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14114841243119126058&hvtargid=kwd-347471803347&hydadcr=22536_9636733&keywords=the+infinite+game&qid=1660302404&sr=8-1"> Infinite Game</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhA