Leadership development is about helping people grow, and if I can get people as individuals growing, then I've got a company that grows.
I start with peoples growth, my own growth included. I dont start with the companys strategy or products. I start with peoples growth because I believe that if the people who are running and participating in a company grow, then the companys growth will in many respects take care of itself.
These are tough and unusual times and I don't see the negative global economic situation abating anytime soon.
I was lucky to have a great dad.