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Reflecting on the past provides invaluable insights for our journey ahead. As the saying goes, "To know where you're going in the future, you have to understand where it all started." Understanding our origins, both personally and professionally, allows us to appreciate the lessons learned and the experiences that shaped us. This reflection empowers us to make informed decisions, align our goals with our values, and navigate our paths with clarity and purpose. As we move forward, let's take a moment to honor our beginnings and recognize how far we've come. This is not just a tribute to our past but a compass for our future. #Leadership #GrowthMindset #ReflectAndGrow https://lnkd.in/gXwVKSi6

Why commit your career to a family business? We hear from three rising stars at Palmers Brewery, Bennie and John Good Group | Growing Businesses Together. Thanks to Emily Palmer Ramus, Matthew Ayres and Adam Walsh for talking to us so frankly about the pull factors, as well as some of the challenges. #familybiz #leadership #investment #growth #successionplanning

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The way in which companies handle succession planning and transitions of leadership can predict their future success. With last week’s announcement that BrewDog CEO James Watt was stepping down, our Chairman and CEO, Jamie Livingston, penned an Op Ed for The Scotsman on how companies like BrewDog can navigate major transitions of power within their organisations. Read more by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQwVVNQK #executiverecruitment #successionplanning

As James Watt stepped down from his role as CEO of BrewDog and into a Non-Executive Director role, I was asked by The Scotsman for my thoughts on the company’s leadership transition. Too many companies leave succession planning until it’s too late. However, by giving an internal candidate, in this case, new CEO, James Arrow, the chance to develop over the years and use all the knowledge he’s gathered, Brewdog is in a position to navigate this transition better than most. You can read my Op Ed below – let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/eNuYv6ys #ceosuccession #executivesearch #strategicplanning

An inspirational story and a truly lovely person, Alyssa Shaw COO at [solidcore] talks us through her story of struggle and finding her passion. An inspirational watch! Are you a curious business professional? Keep up to date with LSTV, from the creators behind Leadership Success. #businessmotivation #businesspodcast #fortune500

Among the many tenets of good strategy is 'You can't cut your way to success' - and yet time after time executive teams prove their lack of understanding fundamental business strategy. This time it is Red Lobster! Red Lobster has floundered for many, many years with no competitive advantages and executive teams who believe that throwing an idea at the wall is the same as a strategy. This was another uneducated mistake that costs the company yet again. #strategy #leadership https://lnkd.in/en9WyPTE

The importance of leadership in the success of a company. Interesting to see how this pans out without James being the face of BrewDog! It's true that having a charismatic and influential figure can greatly benefit a business or brand. In the design agency sector, I have often discussed the ideology of a studio being led by an inspirational creative instead of a business-led CEO. Having an inspirational creative at the helm can drive the creative output and overall business strategy. This is especially important in today's competitive landscape where standing out is crucial for success. The partnership of creative leaders and their output is essential in meeting clients' branding and business needs. While having a business-led CEO can bring its own advantages, having a creative-driven approach can set a design agency apart. This shift in leadership dynamics reflects the evolving demands of the industry. Interested to know your thoughts? #business #leadership #brewdog https://lnkd.in/eEw-Y99s

Being the CEO is not a job for life. But knowing when to step out/step down is rarely easy. Beleaguered Brewdog founder James Watt has faced plenty of challenges in recent years but whether he was pushed or jumped is arguably a moot point. Successful start-up leaders do not necessarily make successful CEOs of high growth scaleups. It takes a different skillset and energy to lead a scaleup and some entrepreneurial animals lack the desire to make the switch. Many would rather get on with their next big idea. This scaling challenge, and many others, was debated in the third Scaleup Knowledge Exchange hosted by West of England Combined Authority today and it was great to welcome business leaders that were willing to share their experiences of managing high growth. If you'd like to be part of our next Scaleup Knowledge Exchange in Bath on 23 May, or another at Future Space on 11 June, reach out. #scaleup #highgrowth #ceo #leadership

Great idea! Now if you're looking for a speaker or instructor for a leadership workshop or perhaps an annual staff retreat, UT has you covered. They just launched a Speakers Bureau and I'm honored to be featured amongst a long list of experts in various fields. I hope you'll explore. 🎤🤘#speakers #leadershipworkshops #lectures #conference #staffretreat #UT #universityoftexas #hookem #businessadvice #leadershipskills #CEOmindset #femaleleader #cowgirlpower