by Guy Whitcroft | 8 Feb, 2021 | BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
Why is it that so many leaders – business and political – seem afraid of taking action? As Seth Godin says, doing nothing at all seems to be the most common path, but it’s is the one almost guaranteed to end badly. We see daily reports of inactivity leading to chaos,...
by Guy Whitcroft | 4 Feb, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
I’m surprised at how many people – even company owners/CEOs – find board meetings boring, something to be avoided if possible. This simply shows how few understand the real benefits of a vibrant board to a business. A good board is key to a successful business. It...
by Guy Whitcroft | 1 Feb, 2021 | BusinessFitness, Leadership, Motivation
A great way to put the old adage about having two ears and one mouth and using them in proportion… As executives, too often we not only believe we have all the answers, but do so without taking input from others – after all, we’re leading the company for a reason: we...
by Guy Whitcroft | 28 Jan, 2021 | BusinessFitness, Growth, Leadership, Pandemic, COVID
Horst Schulze, the former Ritz-Carlton chief, during a 2008 interview said, “I [will] not accept the explanation of a recession negatively affecting the business.” So often, during tough times, CEOs mindlessly cut everything: training, marketing, R&D, sales...
by Guy Whitcroft | 25 Jan, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
Wise words, indeed, from this self-made billionaire and Shark Tank investor. After all, he’s proved over the years that he can spot opportunity… As we continue to live in these difficult and unusual times, we should all be taking time to look around at the...
