It gives me huge pleasure to interrupt my regular blogs on financial management for an important announcement…
I’ve become a grandad for the first time!
Baby Eve Rosemary Mumford arrived a few days ago, and mum, dad and baby are all doing well.
Nana Thelma is in her element cooking, helping and knitting blankets and booties.
As for the new grandad… I think it would be fair to say I am both excited and fairly shell-shocked!
It’s been many years since I’ve seen or held such a tiny newborn, and I’m still getting my head around my son becoming a father. It feels like a huge change. (You’d never know I’ve had the best part of a year to get used to the idea…)
Anyway, here’s a picture of Eve’s first cuddle with Pop, as I’m to be known:
And while – for once – I don’t have any serious message on how to improve your company’s financial situation, Eve’s arrival did spark one business-related thought.
You see, we all have our own reasons for building our companies. There may be an element of personal fulfilment, a desire to have an impact and of course, personal ambition. (Nothing wrong with that.)
But ultimately, it’s for the next generation too – so we can build a legacy for our kids, grandkids, loved ones and also our teams, who in many cases become part of our “tribe”.
Done right, our businesses are about something bigger than ourselves; they’re about the people around us and building a better future for us all. It’s something I always try to remember, but holding this little miracle in my arms brings it all home again.
Eve, this is for you.
Warmly,
Garry
