#Scotland #MalcolmRobertson #business #politics #innovation #culture #energytransition #narrative #entrepreneurship #publiclife #economy #courage #patience #perseverance #investment #educateyourselfIn this episode, I'm talking with Malcolm Robertson - someone who is immersed in the Scottish business, media and political scene but who doesn't often appear in the public eye himself.Malcolm is one of my all time favourite people that I've met since embarking on this journey, because he not only provides a unique perspective on Scotland's economy and politics... He's also willing to go places that others find uncomfortable... to talk about the culture, spirit and mindset at the heart of our public life, and how we can transform it. Anyone who knows me, knows how pre-occupied I am with this - so you'll understand why I love talking with him so much!So expect less facts and figures in this episode but more of an inquiry into the pioneering spirit and culture of Scotland's past, where that spirit is bubbling up in the present and how we can unlock it for the bright future that is within our grasp. Enjoy!-------Timecodes:00:00 Intro03:08 From Tenacity to Timidity...& Back Again05:50 Scottish Innovation & Interplay with Politics09:09 Risk, Failure, and the Need for Courage15:07 The New Brand Scotland... With the Old Perseverance19:35 Patience & Lifting Our Sights24:11 Short-Termism Affecting Third Sector28:46 Over-reliance on Government & Taking Radical Responsibility33:34 The Diminishing Scottish Business Media37:06 Creating a Supportive Business Environment42:29 Who Can We Learn From? English Mayors & Scottish Islanders46:36 Transformational Opportunities for Scotland50:02 Personal Psyche; Impact on National Psyche59:14 Public Knowledge & Changing the Story------Malcolm Robertson is Founding Partner at Charlotte Street Partners - Scotland’s leading communications and public affairs agency. He also chair the board of trustees of Street Soccer Scotland and the Scotland advisory board of Unicef UK. You can find out more about Malcolm here: https://www.charlottestreetpartners.com/people/malcolm-robertson-charlotte-street-partners/-----Instagram:    / public_knowledge_pod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@public_knowle...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/publicknowle...Linkedin: public_knowledge_pod

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