Around the world, Central Banks are attempting to rescue weak governments. Fiscal Policy changes belong to the government, but in restrictive times those policies are generally unpopular (think “Austerity” in the UK, or any attempt to raise taxes or cut spending in the USA). As such, governments prefer to ignore things until it’s too late....
I’ve taken several meetings this week from alumni clients and friends chasing some personal advice about how to respond to everything. Importantly, if the sun is shining for you right now, don’t overthink things, keep making hay. And then start increasing your level of communication and relationship building. Fear fills a vacuum. Talk to your...
Welcome to Episode #3, Season 2026, of Don’t Waste a Good Recession. Here’s a fun (slightly weird) fact: Most of the world’s tallest buildings open… during recessions. The Empire State Building: opened during the Great Depression. The World Trade Center: early 1970s downturn. The Petronas Towers: Asian Financial Crisis. The Burj Khalifa: Global Financial Crisis....
How do we own the uncertainty? Stephen Covey's Circles of Control framework helps small business owners focus on what they can control, influence, and choose to be concerned about during an economic downturn.
Welcome back, to the first episode in the 2026 Season of Don’t Waste a Good Recession. For those unaware, I spent many years 2008-13 travelling the world delivering presentations on responding to the Global Financial Crisis and Great Recession, and then also helped businesses through the Coronavirus Recession with this key message: You can Thrive,...
Who had “Isolationist President causes Recession via Middle East War” on their 2026 bingo card? Of course, one week in is too early to say anything definitive. So I draw your attention to an analogy I’ve been using for almost 20 years: when the global economy is like a sportscar accelerating down the motorway, then...
