January 7, 2025

Andrew Croasdale - From Counter Terrorism to Leadership Consulting

Andrew Croasdale, a former counter-terrorism officer, joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss his transition from policing to consulting.

Chapters

(00:18) - Andrew’s Background in Policing
(01:05) - Transition to Consulting
(05:11) - First Steps in Business
(06:06) - First Client Experience
(09:37) - Challenges of Small Business Owners
(17:38) - Defining Governance and Leadership
(26:25) - Diagnostic Approach in Consulting
(29:10) - Cross-Referencing in Police Work
(29:32) - Challenges in Communicating Strategic Objectives
(29:48) - Overcoming Ego for Improvement
(30:09) - Psychological Differences in Large vs. Small Organizations
(31:27) - Resistance to Change in Large Companies
(35:11) - The Importance of Psychological Safety
(36:15) - Choosing the Right Company Size to Work With
(37:11) - Balancing Impact and Satisfaction
(41:04) - Implementing Values in Solopreneurship
(43:58) - Defining Mission and Values

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Yours,

—J