Category Archives: Stuart’s World

New Speaking Testiominal: Linclon Marketing Club

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stuart Cross

I recently spoke at the inaugural meeting of the Lincoln Marketing Club. Here’s what the head of the club, Fiona Debell, said about my session: “Stuart’s ability to engage the audience was superb. His session was relevant, appropriate and beneficial … Continue reading →

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Book Review of The CEO’s Strategy Handbook

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Stuart Cross

Here is a review of my book, The CEO’s Strategy Handbook, by blogger and professional business book reviewer, Bob Morris. You can buy the book on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and my website. How To Manage Strategy Effectively: In fact, everyone in … Continue reading →

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New Testimonial: Jazz Gakhal, Direct Line For Business

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Last month I spoke at the New Business Start Up Show, talking about how new businesses can accelerate their growth and success. The insurance company, Direct Line For Business, sponsored my session. This is what Jazz Gakhal, who leads this part … Continue reading →

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The Imposters’ Movember Gig

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Stuart Cross

I had a great time on Saturday evening by reliving my youth and playing guitar with my band, The Imposters, and helping to raise over £2,000 for Movember, the charity that encourages all men to grow a moustache in November … Continue reading →

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It’s Movember Already!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Along with thousands of other men, I am growing a moustache this month as part of the Movember charity’s aim of raising funds and awareness of prostate cancer, testicular cancer and other cancers that affect men. The reason we grow … Continue reading →

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Stuart Interviewed By Small Business Expert, Chris Markham

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Click here to listen to my interview with Chris Markham of Bizfix, the specialist consultancy in helping small businesses improve performance. Listen to our interview to: Debunk the myth about strategy Understand the difference between strategy and planning Discover how … Continue reading →

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Creating A Winning Culture

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Last Friday I hosted one of my periodic Chief Officers’ Forum meeting. The guest speaker was Alex Gourlay, CEO of Boots the Chemists. The discussion among the senior executives present is confidential, but I’m happy to share the key conclusions … Continue reading →

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London To Paris

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Last month I completed a 3-day, 300-mile bike ride from London to Paris. Riding with 9 friends, we were raising money for The Prostate Cancer Charity. Some of the pictures from the journey are shown below. If you’d like to … Continue reading →

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Growing To The Next Level

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Stuart Cross

I am currently in Stresa, on the shore of Lake Maggiore in Italy, on a three-day intensive programme with other leading consultants to review and develop our businesses and improve our value to. Our first day has focused on how … Continue reading →

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London-To-Paris Milestones

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Stuart Cross

Tomorrow I am cycling from London to Paris, as part of a group of 10. We aim to complete the 300-mile route in three days, and after extensive calculations I’ve worked out that this means I must cycle 100 miles … Continue reading →

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