When even James Bond isn’t enough to save your business… what do you do next?In this podcast Dan talks to Chris Blade - the CEO of Cumbria Crystal, the UK’s last manufacturer of luxury English crystal - who made the extraordinary decision to step down to protect something more important than his role: the skills that keep the business alive.
This isn’t a podcast about crystal making, it’s about what happens when external factors conspire against every positive step you take. And one uncomfortable truth for all leaders: “without the skills of the staff, there is no company.”
Chris's conversation with Dan covers:
🥃 The realities that forced a CEO to step down
🥃 How leaders can protect critical skills in their organisations
🥃 The personal cost of leading when there are no good options
🥃 The surprising link between craftsmanship, creativity, and economic growth
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