# 232. Chris Smith on leading in the moment, thinking strategically and enjoying the journey

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Podcast: [The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partnership-playbook-lead-with-clarity-create-leverage-reclaim-time-6586459)
Published: 2026-07-24T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com What if your biggest growth opportunity isn't another customer—but a better partnership? The best leaders don't chase more activity.They create more alignment. In this episode, Civica Managing Director Chris Smith shares lessons from leading multinational teams, integrating acquisitions, building culture, and creating partnerships that actually drive long-term growth. You'll discover: How to evaluate every partnership using "Where to Play" and "How to Win." Why leadership clarity creates faster decisions and stronger organisational growth . The framework Chris uses to align thousands of people around one mission. If you're building a company, leading a team, or creating strategic partnerships, this conversation will change how you think about leadership and growth. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them .

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