To some extent I went a bit mad last year trying to achieve
rapid growth by working lots of hours and putting in effort but didn’t include
the rest of the team. It came to a point where I lost my way and even came
close to quitting! On reflection, it was a good thing because once I stopped
trying so hard, I could observe and learn.
Getting in the car as ‘just a driver’ lead to more sincere conversations
with our customers and a re-discovery of enjoyment for what we do. It made me
realise I would plough on with new ideas regardless of what others thought when
I was younger. Now I’m getting older, there is recognition for sensitivity toward
others.
Maybe I am reaching a stage in life where I appreciate leadership
is required and it requires a strong and robust state of mind to take on the
challenges a business will face? Leadership also needs a degree of objectivity
to ensure you can see the woods for the trees. I thought it was just old age but
apparently, it is known as maturity!
