ABOUT

Garry Ridge

Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.

Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!

He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.

How I can help your company
& team grow together.

Speaking

Inspiring personal stories of my work at WD-40 Company with universally applicable steps and programs that leaders of any company can adapt.

Coaching

With first-hand experience as a successful leader of a company with a 93% employee engagement score, I work with executives who are committed to becoming better leaders.

Consulting

Learn to develop cultures that foster innovation, a sense of belonging, community spirit, and a new emphasis on the leaders’ responsibility to set their employees up for success.

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