Adopt A Turnaround Mindset

Part seven of Simon Freakley's Leadership on a tightrope series

In the final article in this Leadership on a tightrope series, I wanted to begin thanking those of you who have reached out me on the back of these notes. I am pleased that they have struck a chord and delighted by the discussions they have generated. Please keep the feedback coming!

I have saved the topic of leadership for last, as it is probably the most critical. We live in an uncertain and turbulent world. The rules are changing fast. The job of CEO has never been more challenging.

Advice abounds on the need to be your own disruptor, but so do the obstacles to successfully doing so. In my experience, cultural and human factors, particularly a lack of focus and urgency, are usually the toughest to overcome.