In this episode, we sit down with Cary Claiborne, the CEO of Adial Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment and prevention of addictions. With a 40-year career in finance and many leadership roles, Cary has a wealth of experience to share. He spent the first half of his career working for very large organizations like GE, but had an “ah-ha” moment twenty years ago, realizing that he wanted his work to make a real impact.
Throughout the episode, we explore the future of work, how to lead during financial uncertainty, the lessons he learned in large organizations that apply to very small ones, and what it’s like to be a Christian in a secular workplace. Cary’s life and work are defined by wisdom, faith, innovation, and impact, and we delve into these topics and more in this thought-provoking conversation.
Some highlights of our conversation include:
1:35 – Who is Cary Claiborne and Adial Pharma?
3:08 – Cary’s 3 H’s – hero, highlight and hardship
8:04 – Navigating touch financial markets
10:41 – Alignment and confidence in uncertainty
13:21 – Real innovation happens in small companies
13:58 – Small companies are beautiful
16:03 – The mindset needed to work in a small company
19:50 – Lessons large companies can teach small ones
21:05 – Too small to focus on culture??
23:35 – Responding when values are tested
27:40 – Being a Christian in the workplace
31:05 – The role of wisdom in leadership
33:44 – The future of business and work
37:48 – Being motivated to make an impact
To connect with Cary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-claiborne-sr-84a2217/
To learn more about Adial Pharma: https://theleadershipedge.com/