Growing Global SME's & Understanding Succession Thinking (with Bill Withers) - Ep. 216

In today's Author Corner, our very own Director of Learning and author Danette Fenton-Menzies chats with another author; Bill Withers. Bill started as a computer programmer (software engineer) before he discovered succession thinking by being an SME Owner-Leader from 1987 to 2023. Three different SMEs with different visions and purposes made up this 36 year journey, including most recently Adapt. He has also worked as an owner, director, organisation leader & team leader. And now he is an author sharing all his insights in his new book; Succession Thinking In this chat, Bill emphasises the need for role clarity and building a strong owner's vision. He believes that SMEs have the potential to be the future of capitalism, as they distribute power, wealth, and enrich communities. He also highlights the need for a shift in mindset from short-term thinking to long-term sustainability. Danette and Bill also share the way conversations and actions focused on SME stewardship can help drive this change. To grab the book 'Succession Thinking': https://www.successionthinking.com/ To find out more about Bill WIthers:   / bill-withers  https://www.successionthinking.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 10:11 The Book: Succession Thinking 14:01 Common Mistakes in Business 19:13 Setting Up Businesses for Long-Term Success 22:03 Stewardship and Governance in SMEs 27:16 Moving Forward in Challenging Times 32:01 The Power of Questions 36:22 Making Succession Thinking Mainstream 45:23 How to Connect with Bill Withers All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO... To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up! You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: / magical_learning Facebook: / magicallearningteam Linkedin: / magicallearning Youtube: / @magicallearning Have a Magical week!