Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus, WD 40 Company; Author, ‘Any Dumb Ass Can Do It’
- Garry is the Chairman Emeritus of the WD 40 company.
- He’s also called the culture coach.
- He’s the author of a book titled Any Dumb Ass Can Do It.
Podcast
Overview
In this powerful conversation, Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It, shares timeless leadership lessons, the truth about culture, and why servant leadership isn’t soft—it’s strong. From the roots of WD-40’s success to building a workplace people escape to, not from, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
00:40 – About Garry Ridge
- Garry is the Chairman Emeritus of the WD 40 company.
- He’s also called the culture coach.
- He’s the author of a book titled Any Dumb Ass Can Do It.
06:58- What’s the biggest misconception about leadership that you want to change through this book?
- Leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room.
- It’s about creating an environment where others can thrive.
- Leaders should act as coaches, not micromanagers, fostering psychological safety.
09:53- What are your four pillars of a friction free culture? And how can leaders recommend these?
- Genuinely support and guide people, not just praise but also help them improve.
- Promote honesty by eliminating fear—no lying, faking, or hiding.
- Set clear expectations, take ownership, and avoid finger-pointing through proactive communication.
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Garry Ridge: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Garry is the Chairman Emeritus of the WD 40 company.
- He’s also called the culture coach.
- He’s the author of a book titled Any Dumb Ass Can Do It.
