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What happens when leadership starts with people first?

Founder Richard Talbot shares how a care‑centered approach, integrity, and culture built GoFourIT into a resilient IT company. We explore leading by example, turning hardship into growth, empowering teams, and removing tech anxiety so businesses can focus on what matters. Hosted by Luke Holden.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Who is Richard Talbot?
• 05:24 The Weight of Leadership
• 07:00 "Passion, Problems, Empowering Teams"
• 10:48 "Lessons in Partnership and Leadership"
• 14:06 Persistence Through Life's Challenges
• 18:47 Mentors, Leadership, Departure, New Venture
• 20:22 "Fixing Problems with Good Advice"
• 25:43 "Human-Centered Leadership Goals"
• 28:20 Removing IT Anxiety for Businesses
• 31:48 "Human-Centered Small Business Power"
• 36:30 Balancing Worth and Performance
• 38:06 "Advice for Durban Entrepreneurs"

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About GoFourIT

GoFourIT partners with businesses to remove tech anxiety, scale their business and provide IT solutions that empower people.

Learn more: https://gofourit.co.za

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