Keywords leadership, crisis management, proactive approach, problem-solving, team dynamics   Summary In this conversation, Charles Skinner emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership, especially in crisis situations. He advocates for leaders to confront challenges head-on rather than avoiding them, highlighting the need for clear communication and decisive action in managing teams effectively.   Bio Charles Skinner is a veteran corporate turnaround specialist. He is currently CEO of Restore plc and author of the new book "Buy, Run, Build - A Guide to Entrepreneurship through Acquisition". He is "a businessman with vast experience of finding, acquiring, growing and (mostly) successfully selling over 100 businesses". He is a non-executive and chair of several organisations. Takeaways The natural human reaction is to avoid problems. Leaders should run towards challenges instead of away from them. Proactive problem-solving can prevent larger issues. Clear communication is key in crisis management. Leaders must be decisive in their actions. Facing challenges head-on builds trust within teams. Effective leadership requires a willingness to confront the unknown. Crisis management is a vital skill for all leaders.   Sound bites "Run towards the gunfire, find out whether it's firecrackers" "It's your job as a leader to work out what's going on"   Chapters 00:00 – Leadership Insights + AI, Crypto & Risk Management Trends 01:31 – Introducing Charles Skinner: CEO, Turnaround Expert & Author 07:26 – Career Pivot Strategy: Why Most People Stay in Their First Job 11:06 – Essential Skills for Becoming a Successful CEO or Business Owner 12:46 – Talent Management Masterclass: How to Spot High-Potential People 15:29 – Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Finding Talent in Existing Teams 17:05 – Operational Excellence: Site Visits, Stock Checks & Real-World Reality 21:10 – Business Clarity: Asking Simple Questions That Drive Performance 25:25 – Productivity & Strategy: How Leaders Prioritise What Really Matters 33:27 – Why "Unsexy" Industries Offer Huge Business Growth Opportunities  

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