I used to run, a lot. If I needed to get from A to B I'd always find a way to make part of it a run. After a few years of being unable (too may reasons!) I have started to get back to parkrun.
I believe that to be the best leader I can, means I need to keep healthy both mentally and physically and for me, exercising outside is the answer. Parkrun across the UK offer that along with accessibility.
This week, I drove down west to the Cornish Heartlands for parkrun. I ran (jogged) 3 loops of the route surrounded by Cornwall's industrial mining heritage. It reminded me that business landscapes change, all the time throughout history, and are susceptible to macro economics and globalisation.
Cornwall, and Camborne in particular, were one of the richest parts of the country supplying tin and copper globally. The parkrun is in the shadow of South Crofty mine, one of the largest, deepest and productive mines.
Not only was the industry financially successful (well, until its demise) but it triggered so much innovation:
Health and safety in working conditions
The development of steam engines
Global training and knowledge share of mining techniques
Now Cornwall is seeing a resurgence with the start up of lithium production. A mineral that was unknown during the height of the mining in the 18th century, has been running through the mineral strips in Cornwall and investors are working to get a UK supply viable. Again, innovation is driving an industrial change to the landscape.
For me it highlights that business, innovation, industry and trade are constantly changing, constantly improving and constantly developing. Some businesses boom, some are unable to adapt to both the micro and macro economics. What is sure though, is every business takes part in changing the landscape in one form or another.
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