Okay, he didn’t really burst in and indeed I have never met the guy, but last week after watching one of his TV shows I found myself imagining what he would say if he observed me for a few days.

In my opinion, what makes Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares the best accidental business show I have ever seen on Australian television is how Gordon Ramsay tells it absolutely as he sees it. There’s nowhere to hide.

For the uninitiated, the show sees Gordon Ramsay visit a struggling restaurant and telling the owner some home truths about their ailing business.

As a very successful restaurateur he is in a fine position to provide business performance feedback and while his delivery may leave a little to be desired, I don’t think his content can be questioned.

Gordon Ramsay cuts through ego and pretence and goes for what matters. He seeks honest answers from restaurateurs, asking: 

  • Are you passionate about what you do? 
  • Is what you’re offering what the market wants?
  • Are you competent enough to provide a quality product?
  • Do you have the support to allow you to do your best work?
  • Do you give the best value for the price, or look to do as little as possible for the price? 
  • What’s the purpose of offering your customers a lot of choice?

So what would he say to you? And I’m not talking about your cooking.

Thoughts, feedback? Get off your @#$* and post a &#@*ing comment.

“ Gordon Ramsay cuts through ego and pretence and goes for what matters. ”
 
Robert Gerrish

Robert Gerrish is Flying Solo’s managing director and founder and works as a business coach, professional speaker, business commentator and consultant. He’s the co-author of Flying Solo – How to go it alone in business.

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