A highly successful and respected leader in the business world, a loving husband and a father, a thoughtful mentor for many young entrepreneurs, and an avid world traveler, Gregory Crichton joins us here to share his wisdom. Hear his story from his risk-taking decision to move to Asia since he was young to his thoughts on successful marriages. Listen in to hear his many advice on life, marriage, work, leadership, and investing.
“You must always change, you don’t change just because there’s a competitor. You should be leading that competitor. If they come after you and tries to copy you, you just have to do it better.“
Greg is for many years an independent non-executive director of a Hong Kong listed company. He has held numerous directorships in various entities and countries including American International Assurance Co., Ltd. (AIA) and continues to work in the insurance industry. He served as President Commissioner of an Indonesian life insurance company and was an advisor to a successful Singapore reinsurance start-up, as well as serving on the Inland Revenue Board of Review and other bodies. He is currently a non-executive director and advisor of a major international insurer and sits on a number of related committees; he is also the managing director of a corporate services trust licensed Asian company.
You can find Greg on LinkedIn.
Wisdoms Takeaway
- Secret to happy marriage – “compromise”
- Understanding that everybody plays important role in society, never think of yourself as more important than someone else
- Friendship – you have to be there for others when they need you, not just having fun gatherings during good times
- Trust your people
- Must always open to change
- Be true to yourself, continue to change, respect others