In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. Welcome to the "Grow a Small Business" podcast with your host, Rob Cameron. In this episode, Rob interviews Cameron Schwab, the founder and CEO of Design ceo, based in Melbourne, Australia. Cameron Schwab is a visionary business leader in the field of design and innovation. Through an engaging interview, we explore the mindset, habits, and tools that have propelled design ceo to success. Small business owners with 5 to 30 team members will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to boost their own performance. Join us on this transformative podcast and leave a review to share your thoughts! Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Focus on Creating the Right Conditions: Cameron Schwab emphasizes the importance of creating the right conditions for your team to perform at their best. As a small business owner, take time to reflect on what your role expects of you in terms of character, capability, and connection with your team. Trade-offs and Priorities: Cameron encourages small business owners to make strategic choices by asking four critical questions regularly: What does winning look like? What capabilities are needed to achieve success? What actions will you take? How will you measure progress? Understanding what truly matters and making informed trade-offs are key to success. Avoid Blame, Embrace Responsibility: Instead of blaming individuals when things go wrong, take responsibility as a leader. Consider the context and circumstances that led to the outcome and focus on how you can improve conditions to foster better performance. Our hero’s write kick-ass reviews after listening to our special guests. Are you our hero? Principles Over Feelings: Leaders should rely on their principles rather than fleeting feelings. Establish a set of personal leadership principles to guide your decision-making and responses, especially during challenging times. Inhale Love, Exhale Joy: Schwab's simple mantra reminds us to remain positive even in difficult situations. Inhale love and exhale joy to maintain a resilient and optimistic outlook as a small business owner. One action small business owners can take: One action small business owners can take, as advised by Cameron Schwab, is to embrace a monthly reflection ritual. This practice involves asking critical questions about their character, capability, and connections, leading to more effective leadership and decision-making. Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can tell you to maximise your time. Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. ? Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: The easiest way to practice reflection is to ask questions of yourself - Cameron Schwab Personal growth is a continuous journey. Take the time to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, and constantly seek ways to improve yourself as a leader." - Camera Schwab Don't be afraid to seek expertise and advice from others - Cameron Schwab