The Success and Ideas Podcast

In this first episode, Richard hears from Guto Harri. Guto shares his view of success, having seen business and political leaders up close in his career, firstly as a leading journalist and later as a communications expert. Guto recalls what it was like to serve as Boris Johnson’s director of communications when he was mayor of London, and to interact with business titans including Bill Gates and Sir Richard Branson.You can find Guto Harri on Twitter.This is an Earshot Strategies production. Get in touch if you're looking to make a podcast!

Show Notes

In this episode, Richard speaks to Guto Harri, who served as Boris Johnson's Director of Communications from February 2022 until Liz Truss became Prime Minister in September 2022. This interview was recorded a year before he took the position at Number 10 Downing Street, and reflects upon Guto Harri's experience as a BBC Political Affairs Correspondent, spokesman for Boris Johnson when he was mayor of London, and his later work for a number of large companies - including News International. 


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What is The Success and Ideas Podcast?

Richard's quest to find out what success is and how to achieve it. Is it about good ideas, great leadership, luck, or something altogether different?