The Only Leadership Lesson You Need in 2026: Chris Hirst

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Hirst, a leader who's spent his career walking into broken businesses and fixing them.

Chris breaks down what it really takes to lead through change, build high performing teams, and create cultures that actually work. We discuss why most hiring processes are broken, how to negotiate promotions and pay rises, and why networking isn't what most people think it is.

He explains the six characteristics that define every great culture, why clarity and action are the only two things that really matter in leadership, and how to make decisions when you're never going to have all the information. Chris shares the exact framework he used to transform a 200 person business from worst to best in three years, why most leaders misunderstand the power balance in hiring, and how to build relationships that actually move your career forward.

More from Chris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishirst/
Books: No Bullshit Leadership, No Bullshit Change, and Indispensable https://chris-hirst.com/books-by-chris-hirst-no-bullsht-leadership-no-bullsht-change-indispensable/

Hear more from the Hosts:
Jack https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b/?originalSubdomain=uk
Zac https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b/

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