
The LTL Show - Michael Tobin OBE - Entrepreneur, Author, Maverick
12/15/20 • 58 min
Episode 2 we have Michael Tobin, the former CEO of Telecity Group, giving us an insight into his early life and what made him the leader he is today, as well as his top leadership lessons.
Welcome to Episode 2!
Here we're lucky enough to joined by Michael Tobin OBE, a lifelong entrepreneur, CEO and NED of multiple businesses. Most prominently, Michael built Telecity Group from a £6m market cap to a £2.6bn business, and in 2014 was made an OBE for services to the digital economy.
We'll be discussing all manner of things, including:
- Michael's thoughts on public cloud
-Why Shawshank Redemption is the best film out there
-How running 40 marathons in 40 days applies to business
-Getting shot at in Rhodesia
Enjoy!
Episode 2 we have Michael Tobin, the former CEO of Telecity Group, giving us an insight into his early life and what made him the leader he is today, as well as his top leadership lessons.
Welcome to Episode 2!
Here we're lucky enough to joined by Michael Tobin OBE, a lifelong entrepreneur, CEO and NED of multiple businesses. Most prominently, Michael built Telecity Group from a £6m market cap to a £2.6bn business, and in 2014 was made an OBE for services to the digital economy.
We'll be discussing all manner of things, including:
- Michael's thoughts on public cloud
-Why Shawshank Redemption is the best film out there
-How running 40 marathons in 40 days applies to business
-Getting shot at in Rhodesia
Enjoy!
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