Fortune favours the bold; seize the day; who dares wins. There are countless mantras, repeated throughout time, which extol the virtue of fearlessness whilst warning against reticence. We all reference them occasionally but how often do we actually set aside our inhibitions and step outside our comfort zones?
Recently, I was lucky enough to hear a speech given by the CEO of Cosworth, Tim Routsis, on the future of creativity in business. Tim’s speech held one prevailing message; now is not the time to be timid. The economic climate may have us all quaking in our boots but for those with guts and tenacity, the opportunities remain endless. Everyone is still looking for innovation, the next big thing. If fear of an unknown outcome threatens to stifle our creativity then the answer in obvious- we must be bold.
Tim’s words struck a chord with me, not just because of their refreshing optimism, but because they seemed peculiarly relevant to Wordville at this time.
In recent months Wordville has not only stepped outside its comfort zone; it has leapt the fence, swum the river and headed for the hills. In the February- March period two new recruits joined the Wordville team, one of which was myself. Embarking on a new job is a daunting prospect and so it is not difficult to recognise how Tim’s words resonated with me on a personal level.
Nevertheless, our whole-hearted admittance into the Wordville fold also represents the fearless attitude of the team. After all, company expansion is a bold statement of success. It provides a promise to existing clients of fresh ideas and even more efficient delivery, as well as a declaration of readiness to take on new business.
As a new, young and enthusiastic team the future’s bright for us. We’re eager to have our metal tested and prove our worth. Our watch word for this month in bold- because fortune never favoured the timid.
By Polly Robinson
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