Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” philosopher George Santayana said. Hubris or a desire for quick solutions often sees leaders repeat past mistakes.
No matter who holds the Prime Ministerial baton in future, the principles that guide them and the things they do in the ‘honeymoon’ of their tenure will be absolute in determining whether they regain voter trust. To learn from past mistakes and act more boldly in politics is much like an incoming CEO tasked with reigniting growth.
Leadership is a perennial issue and while it’s never the easy course to see a founder depart, it’s sometimes necessary to take a business to the next level.
As a growth CEO who has twice taken over from a tech company founder, it is something I have come to specialise in. So if the government is to find clear water again, I believe much can be taken from the business playbook....
