Jonathan Shaw on Leading Through Change, Reframing Your Mindset & Real Lessons in Strategy

08/12/2025 1h 0min

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In this episode of The Manesh Palli Show, Jonathan Shaw and I go deep into the real side of leadership: doubt, decision-making, mindset shifts, and the emotional weight of leading people through change.Jon is a changemaker and former CEO of Retail Marketing Ltd., where he led one of Malta’s most complex mergers and helped transform Welbee’s into a leading supermarket brand. He’s also a certified Cognitive Behavioural Coach, the author of Forty: Be the Change, and a partner at Hatten Advisory, where he works closely with companies navigating M&A, transformation, and strategic growth.We talk candidly about what leadership really looks like during mergers and transitions, why your thoughts aren’t always facts, and how reframing mindset can radically change outcomes. Jon shares lessons on building brands instead of chasing impressions, letting people go with respect, common startup pitfalls, and the importance of internal awareness and community when leading teams through uncertainty.If you’re building a company, leading people, managing change, or simply trying to develop a stronger, clearer mindset, this episode will hit home.🔗 Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonshaw Book – Forty: Be the Change (Amazon) Hatten Advisory – https://hattenadvisory.com🎙️ Hosted by Manesh Palli Fractional CMO for iGaming and Crypto companies. More: https://maneshpalli.com🎧 Like, follow & share if this episode resonated with you.

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