by Guy Whitcroft | Mar 1, 2021 | BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
Although this might, at first glance, seem contradictory, it does in fact make great sense. The point Eisenhower made so eloquently is that although plans invariably need changing during implementation, and so are useless if you stick rigidly to them, the act of...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 24, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Growth, Strategy
I was reading an article the other day about how companies that successfully IPO typically show much higher valuations when they have a history of a proper board. If you think about it, this is not surprising. After all, a board can add immense value to a company in a...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 22, 2021 | BusinessFitness, Growth, Leadership, Strategy
This quote from Tony Robbins is so true – so often, we focus on the potential difficulties of what they will have to go through to reach their goals and, like the proverbial rabbit in the headlights, are stunned into inaction. Focus instead on how you’ll feel at the...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 19, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
One of the things I’ve learnt in my 25+ years of board meetings is that effective company boards are those properly prepared for their meetings. Conversely, unprepared boards make for unproductive companies. As I’ve discussed before, a well-constructed board can add...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 8, 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 | Feb 4, 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...