IGNITING THE CEO WITHIN
The Igniting the CEO Within podcast, hosted by Quade Founder, Mark McFatridge, explores key insights and pivotal experiences of business leaders. In each episode, Mark leads guests in inspiring conversations, aiming to inspire and empower listeners on their journey of accelerated whole-person growth.

Welcome to “Igniting the CEO Within,” your go-to podcast for inspiring and insightful conversations with today’s business leaders. Hosted by connector and leader Mark McFatridge, this podcast is an extension of the Quade community, bringing together visionary CEOs and business owners from the Quade network and beyond to share their stories, insights, challenges, and triumphs in leadership. We’ll dive into impactful discussions about fostering professional and personal growth, the power of diversity, the benefits of a strong CEO peer group, and actionable advice to enhance your leadership.
In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge speaks with Dr. Jim Kanichirayil, founder of Cascading Leadership, about the mindset shifts that separate great leaders from ineffective ones. Dr. Jim emphasizes the power of a “why not” mentality, a bias for action, and focusing on execution over overplanning especially in founder led and early stage organizations. The conversation also explores how leaders can scale effectively by delegating intentionally, aligning talent with strengths, and staying honest about the true stage of their business growth.
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