{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"033: From Chariots of Fire to the House of Lords: Lord David Puttnam on Leadership, Purpose, and Creative Excellence","description":"In this episode, Sandy sits down with Lord David Puttnam\u2014Academy Award\u2013winning producer of Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields, and The Mission\u2014to explore what it truly takes to build a life of meaning, impact, and excellence. From being born during the Blitz to reshaping British film, education policy, and environmental legislation, Lord Puttnam reveals the through-line that connects his remarkable journey: self-awareness, purpose, and the drive to \u201camaze\u201d rather than simply perform. Together, they discuss resilience, creative leadership, commercial discipline in the arts, and the difference between ego-driven ambition and mission-driven work. Lord Puttnam reflects on his time in film, politics, and education\u2014and the lessons that matter most. For anyone searching for the intersection between talent and purpose, this conversation delivers enduring insight. In this episode, you will hear:  The discipline of self-education and learning to connect seemingly unrelated ideas The standard of \u201camaze me\u201d and why good is never good enough Producing award-winning films with purpose, including Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields, and Local Hero The difference between ego and mission in creative leadership Transitioning from film to public policy, education reform, and the UK Climate Change Act Why self-awareness and identity are foundational to finding your true \u201cclick\u201d  Resources from this Episode https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Puttnam  https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture\/article\/20230605-local-hero-why-the-iconic-scottish-environmental-film-was-decades-ahead-of-its-time Connect with Sandy Ogg: Website: https:\/\/www.sandyontalent.com\/&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandyogg\/&amp;nbsp; X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/SandyOnTalent&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @SandyOnTalent Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on  Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https:\/\/emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. ","author_name":"Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/530302","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40307205\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199198235"}