In this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast, we spoke with Joshua Gould, the inspiring CEO of thebigword.
thebigword is a global language technology and services company serving enterprise and government clients that scaled from $6M to over $100M in revenue. Following its acquisition by a large US-based PE firm, the company has led a $20m technology investment into AI and automation and acquired the UK’s largest Sign Language provider, Clarion.
Joshua is an experienced CEO, investor, and operator who specializes in scaling businesses through disciplined execution, M&A, and modern go-to-market strategies. He also shares practical leadership and business insights with a growing audience on LinkedIn and through Exec-Craft.
During our conversation, Joshua discussed their three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:
- Setting a clear vision that connects people’s day-to-day work to a larger mission so teams understand not just what they are doing, but why it matters.
- Creating accountability without fear by establishing clear expectations, providing the right tools, and empowering people to take ownership of results.
- Cultivating talent density and honest leadership by recognizing, developing, and retaining high performers while quickly addressing mediocrity so standards remain high.
Tune in to be inspired by Joshua’s wisdom and passion!
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