Master the delicate balance between achieving critical missions and empowering your team. Gain actionable strategies on judgment, curiosity, and adaptability from Scribd’s CEO.
Join Adam Mendler in this insightful course, "Balancing Mission and People in Leadership," featuring a candid conversation with Tony Grimminck, CEO of Scribd Inc. Drawing from a diverse background that spans from service in the Australian Army to leading a global technology company, Grimminck offers a unique perspective on the dual responsibilities of a leader: driving results and caring for the workforce.
The central theme of this course revolves around the delicate equilibrium between achieving critical objectives and maintaining the well-being of the team responsible for executing them. You will discover that while the mission is paramount, burning out your people renders sustained success impossible. Grimminck shares how high-stakes military experiences taught him that ultimately, business—like the military—is fundamentally about people. Through this dialogue, you will learn why difficult decisions land on a leader's desk and why the ability to exercise sound judgment is the defining characteristic of the role.
This course covers the following key learning outcomes:
Whether you are an emerging manager or an experienced executive, this course provides actionable advice on creating a culture that values clarity, adaptability, and the human element of leadership. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the mindset necessary to navigate change and lead with both purpose and empathy.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
CEO of Scribd, Inc.
Tony Grimminck is the CEO of Scribd, Inc., appointed in April 2024 after serving as CFO and interim CEO, succeeding founder Trip Adler. He leads Scribd's content platforms (now including Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare), focusing on digital reading experiences like eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, leveraging his extensive background in finance, strategy, and operations from roles at StubHub, Goldman Sachs, and the Australian Army. Focus: Driving growth, enhancing consumer experience, and leading strategic initiatives for Scribd's content ecosystem (Everand, Scribd, SlideShare). Previous Experience: CFO at Scribd, HotelTonight, and other roles at StubHub. Vice President of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. Officer in the Australian Army. Education: Holds degrees from the University of New South Wales and an MBA from Columbia University. Under Grimminck's leadership, Scribd has evolved into a broader content company, introducing Everand for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and podcasts, while the core Scribd platform now focuses on documents, alongside its presentation-sharing service, SlideShare, notes Scribd, Inc. and CFO Dive.
