During the conversation, Cameron and Milly dive into the intricate balance of leadership, strategy, and adaptability required to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of modern business.
You’ll find a fresh perspective on how dynamic roles can bring order to chaos while preserving the creative spark essential for growth. Through candid insights, Milly shares her approach to designing flexible yet effective systems that allow companies to flourish during critical early stages.
They also explore the delicate interplay between innovation and structure in growing organizations. How much is too much when it comes to planning? How do leaders strike a balance between guiding their teams and fostering autonomy?
Milly also reflects on her unique career path, revealing how unconventional choices shaped their ability to lead and problem-solve. With a focus on people, purpose, and long-term sustainability, she shares how her experiences in philosophy, communication, and creative thinking helped build a foundation for success.
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In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Milly’s role at the London School of Economics and Imperial College London, focusing on entrepreneurship and commercializing IP. (3:11)
- The importance of finding something that is both a strength and a passion to productize. (5:39)
- The balance between offering cost-effective solutions and delivering value to clients. (16:28)
- How Milly matches clients with the right fractional COOs based on experience and personality. (19:24)
- And much more…
Resources:
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