Power outside work
For Shimmin, family and fast boats provide releases from work pressures. The ex-rugby player – “my knees won’t stand it anymore” – also sings alto in the Fareham Philharmonic Choir. But her real love is the Hunton RS43 powerboat she and her Guernsey-born husband use for unwinding.
“I learned to sail while living on the Isle of Wight and we used to have a sailing dinghy, but that’s not the best option if you’re time-poor. We both appreciate automotive beauty, so we have a powerboat. We spend any spare time on it, just watching the world go by or sometimes heading over to Guernsey.”
Kath Shimmin
Motivations
Supporting colleagues’ personal development; understanding where they want to go, and working out how you can help get them there.
My favourite business book…
I don’t really have one. I’m guilty of not buying into the mantra of leadership books. I don’t think you can be a systematic leader – it should be on instinct.
Five leadership lessons I have learned • There’s more than one way to do things. Take your time to work it out. • Listen carefully – even when you think you might not learn anything. • Value your colleagues and clients. Remember that clients don’t ring you on a Friday night with a crisis on purpose. • Enjoy time with your team and have fun – make it part of your business culture. • Pay it forward – repay a kindness you receive by doing something good for someone else.
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