<p><b>Denny Corby</b> shares his journey from a family business to a career in magic and entertainment, navigating the pandemic, reviving Private Club Radio, and embracing adaptability and resilience. He emphasises the importance of commitment, curiosity, and embracing imperfection, drawing from his experiences and lessons learned from his family's business.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the art of adaptation, reading the room, and observing club culture. It delves into the impact of leadership on team dynamics, the importance of vibe and tribe, and the significance of hiring for culture fit. It also discusses behavioural issues in leadership, effective language and communication, and the parallels between leadership and magic.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adaptability and resilience are essential in navigating uncertainty and challenges.</li><li>Commitment, curiosity, and embracing imperfection are key to success in business and entertainment. Adaptation and observation are crucial in club culture and leadership.</li><li>Vibe attracts tribe - the importance of hiring for culture fit.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship</li><li>05:44 Reviving Private Club Radio</li><li>11:39 Embracing Imperfection and Agility</li><li>18:09 Authenticity and Adaptation</li><li>23:24 Reading the Room</li><li>29:30 Club Culture and Leadership Impact</li><li>35:10 Behavioural Issues in Leadership</li><li>42:24 Making It Happen</li></ul><p></p><p>Links</p><p>Denny's LinkedIn <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennycorby/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennycorby/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.privateclubradio.com/" target="_blank">Private Club Radio</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.privateclubradio.com" target="_blank">https://www.privateclubradio.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dennycorby.com/" target="_blank">Denny Corby</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dennycorby.com" target="_blank">https://www.dennycorby.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>This episode is brought to you by</b></p><ul><li><b>Kopplin Kuebler &amp; Wallace. </b>The most trusted name in executive search and consulting. People focused, quality driven. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kkandw.com" target="_blank">https://kkandw.com</a></li><li><b>Club Connections.</b> Club Connections works with private clubs globally to strengthen member experience through better communication, storytelling and engagement. Founded by Emily McCarvill, the business partners with clubs to ensure the way they communicate reflects the culture and standards behind the gates. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clubconnections/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/clubconnections/</a></li><li><b>SHANX Mini Golf. </b>SHANX Mini Golf is an Australian company known for producing some of the world's best mini golf courses. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shanxminigolf.com.au" target="_blank">https://shanxminigolf.com.au</a></li></ul><p>They’re not the typical novelty putt-putt with windmills and clowns—instead, they build bespoke, high-quality 18-hole courses using synthetic turf, challenging terrain inspired by actual golf, often located at or near real golf clubs. Their architect is responsible for a few world top 100 golf courses too! </p><p><b><i>Contact the SHANX team and mention BTG podcast for a complimentary site feasibility assessment!</i></b></p>