Podcasts about think strategically

Episode Summary:In this week's episode, Jen tackles the anxiety-inducing topic of rising tariffs and their impact on floral pricing. She shares proactive strategies to navigate these challenges and ensure your floral business stays profitable and resilient. From sourcing smarter to revisiting your contracts, Jen offers actionable steps to help florists feel empowered rather than reactive in uncertain times.Key Takeaways:Shift Your Focus to Resilience and Opportunity:Use challenges like rising tariffs to identify new business opportunities.Jen shares her success with silk flower rentals as a way to diversify income streams and adapt to price increases.Leverage Locally Grown Flowers:Explore partnerships with local flower farms and growers' co-ops to minimize dependency on imports and stabilize costs.Locally sourced flowers are not only cost-effective but also resonate with clients looking for sustainable options.Stop Promising Specific Flowers:Avoid guaranteeing exact flower types in your contracts to prevent stress and potential financial losses if availability changes.Use comparable flowers based on size and value to maintain quality and client satisfaction.Smart Sourcing Practices:Evaluate direct sourcing options, such as buying flowers from farms or brokers, to reduce costs.Jen shares how she's cut costs on premium blooms like Playa Blanca roses by sourcing directly rather than relying solely on wholesalers.Revisit Your Contracts:Protect yourself against unforeseen price increases by adding clauses that account for fluctuating costs due to tariffs or other market disruptions.Transparent communication with clients about pricing protections builds trust and ensures your business remains profitable.Think Strategically, Not Reactively:Instead of reacting to changes, create a game plan to capitalize on new trends or opportunities, such as offering more versatile flower options or adjusting service offerings.Prepare for the Unexpected:Market disruptions like freezes or import issues can happen at any time. By diversifying your sources and updating your contracts, you'll reduce the impact of these challenges on your business.Quotes from Jen:“Challenges like tariffs don't have to sink your business. With a shift in mindset, they can be the catalyst for growth and innovation.”“If you're promising exact flowers in your contracts, you're setting yourself up for stress. Flexibility is key to success in this business.”“Protecting your profits starts with protecting yourself in your contract.”Actionable Steps for Florists:Review your current contracts and add clauses to account for unforeseen price fluctuations.Build relationships with local flower farmers to create a more sustainable and cost-effective sourcing strategy.Explore direct sourcing options to cut costs on high-demand flowers.Diversify your offerings, such as introducing silk flower rentals, to tap into new revenue streams.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Floral Hustle Podcast EpisodesLocal flower farming co-opsDirect sourcing options for premium blooms

Clear strategic thinking is a vital skill for any leader, even if you're someone who tends to gravitate more towards tactics. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth one-on-one coach Kyle Guemmer about 6 actions you can take to grow in your strategic thinking. Whether you're a seasoned strategic thinker or trying to learn how to build this skill for the first time, you'll walk away with some new tactics you can try this week. And make sure to follow the podcast for more upcoming episodes on strategic thinking and growth!  Episode Recap: Today we're continuing our series on strategic growth with Path for Growth coach (1:03)  Your business survives when you work in it but grows when you work on it (1:36) Most leaders are predisposed either to tactics or to strategy (4:30) Today we'll focus on 6 actions to help you think strategically (8:32) 1. Get clear on desired outcomes (11:49) 2. Understand the resources available to you (18:37) 3. Identify root causes and solve for them (28:57) 4. Expand your number of moves (32:39) 5. Listen to different perspectives (36:37) 6. Treat assumptions as assumptions (41:08) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Today, we are joined by Dr. Julia Sloan. Dr. Sloan is the author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (Best Business Book of the Year, Financial Times), and is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking practice. Her work draws upon more than two decades of her own corporate experience in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and North America. Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at some of the premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton University. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of metaphors and how linking unfamiliar business challenges to familiar concepts can revolutionize strategic thinking. Learn why effective metaphor creation is critical, how drawing metaphors can enhance understanding, and discover the valuable 'surf and dive' method for balanced strategic analysis. Plus, explore the integral role of human intelligence in strategic thinking, even in the age of AI, and gain tips on becoming a better strategic thinker. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Tool: The Power and Process of Metaphors (05:24) Technique: Drawing and Visualizing Metaphors (09:10) Tool: Surf and Dive (14:05) Tool: AI in Strategic Thinking (24:52) Tip: Better Strategic Thinking (28:41) Conclusion

Today, we are joined by Dr. Julia Sloan. Dr. Sloan is the author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (Best Business Book of the Year, Financial Times), and is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking practice. Her work draws upon more than two decades of her own corporate experience in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and North America. Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at some of the premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton University. In this episode, Dr. Sloan explains the distinction between strategic thinking and strategic planning, emphasizing the importance of divergent thinking and emotional factors. We explore her three-stage model of strategic thinking—preparation, experience, and reevaluation—highlighting the role of non-work experiences and critical reflection. The discussion also covers key tools like polarity thinking and the significance of shattering frames for strategic insight, with examples from companies like Apple, Tesla, Netflix, and more. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Tip: Differentiating Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning (05:03) Tool: The Three-Stage Model of Strategic Thinking (05:41) Tool: The Role of Emotions in Strategic Thinking (09:06) Tool: The Experience Phase (14:51) Tool: The Reevaluation Stage (18:28) Tool: Polarity Thinking (26:32) Tool: Shattering Frames for Strategic Insight

Today, I'm excited to welcome Geoff Woods back on the podcast to talk all about how you can leverage AI to unlock new levels of growth in your business, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time. Last time we had Geoff on the show, he was the Vice President at The ONE Thing, where he coached and advised companies with annual revenues from $10 million to $60 billion. He has since left that role (a decision that wasn't easy) but is now making big waves in the world of AI. He's now the author of The AI-Driven Leader, host of The AI-Driven Leader Podcast and the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth. In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Geoff's incredible journey from exiting his role at The ONE Thing to becoming the Chief Growth Officer at Jindal Steel & Power, where he helped skyrocket the company's market cap from $750 million to over $12 billion in just four years.✅ Why so many people fail to harness AI effectively, dismissing it as a waste of time – and Geoff's proven system to make AI think strategically for you, delivering mind-blowing results for your business. ✅ Real-world case studies showcasing AI's processing power – and how you can harness AI as a strategic partner to tackle your company's biggest challenges and achieve unprecedented levels of success.Free GiftGet Geoff's AI-Driven Leader Crash Course. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/204Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/204Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How to think strategically about a career transition. That's what I want to talk about today. Why? Because career transitions are tough. If you've experienced one, you know how hard it can be to simply reimagine a new role that's dramatically different from the one that you have. My guest today is John Tarnoff, a mid career transition expert.John is the author of a bestselling book, Boomer Reinvention. He has a huge following on LinkedIn and you can also watch his very engaging and funny TEDx Talk.In our conversation today, we discuss networking. I know it's that thing that make your eyes glaze over, but we talk about it in a very purposeful way. We also talk about finding your superpower and shedding the baggage from past bad work experiences. And we explore his somewhat controversial take on forgetting your passion and finding your usefulness.It's a really nourishing and fun discussion and it's full of great tips. Links we talked about on the podcast include:Join the waitlist: RISE Accelerate programJohn Tarnoff on LinkedInJohn's book: Boomer ReinventionJohn's blogJohn's TEDx TalkIkigai worksheetThe Mid Career Lab⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like this episode? Please leave a short review on your podcast platform so we can rise in the rankings and reach more women.  Your Brilliant Career is a podcast by Gillian Fox - executive coach, women's career expert and entrepreneur. Your Brilliant Career teaches you how to get the most out of your career. We talk tactics, tools and stories that help incredible women like you achieve the success you deserve.Host: Gillian FoxLooking for more? Visit...yourbrilliantcareer.com.auFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Stuck in constant execution mode? In this episode, Darren Hardy discusses the crucial role of strategic thinking and planning in achieving success. He highlights how top performers across various fields, from business to sports, prioritize what happens before the action begins. Darren explains the pitfalls of constant execution without reflection and shares insights from Henry Ford and the book Learning to Think Strategically. LEARN HOW TO WIN THE WEEK IN 15 MINUTES. Download (FREE!) Darren's Sunday Planning System here ==> https://dh.darrenhardy.com/sunday Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

Strategy in Action Davide Sola is Co-founder of Strategy in Action. He is a Professor at ESCP Business School and a listing professor at other leading business schools. He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy consulting at McKinsey and 3H Partners. Davide has written lots of articles, policy papers and his book "How to Think Strategically" can be purchased on Amazon. Now, married with 3 kids, living in London, he hails from Turin. Summary of the Podcast Introductions Graham and Kevin introduce Davide Sola, a professor at the ESCP business school in London. Davide provides background on his career. He's got previous experience in investment banking and private equity, as well as his current roles as a professor and entrepreneur. The connection between strategy and innovation Davide explains that strategy and innovation are closely linked. Strategy involves making choices to go from point A to point B, and innovation is the result of those strategic choices. He emphasises that strategy without innovation, and innovation without strategy, are both problematic. Successful strategy requires making tough choices about where to play, how to win, and what capabilities and systems to put in place. Aligning the organisation around strategy Davide discusses the importance of aligning the entire organisation around a clear strategic vision and set of objectives. He notes that often different departments or leaders have divergent views on the company's strategic priorities. Davide addresses this with techniques like the "strategy one-pager" to create a shared understanding. Moreover, there is a need for frequent strategic reviews. Plus, the courage to make difficult decisions about what to stop doing. Using technology to enable strategic agility Graham asks about the role of technology and AI in enabling more frequent strategic reviews and analysis. Davide explains that his company, Strategy in Action, aims to make strategic planning more accessible and iterative. This will be done through the use of frameworks, data, and intelligent AI agents that can surface insights and prompt strategic questions. Recap and next steps Graham and Kevin wrap up the discussion, thanking Davide for his insights. Clips from the Podcast We Don't Have the Staff! Click on subheadline for Monty Python staff. https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Davide-Sola-Dont-have-the-staff.mp4   How to Think Strategically For Innovation https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Davide-Sola-Strategy-Innovation.mp4   Repeat Innovation https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Davide-Sola-Repeat-Innovation.mp4   More Value than Cost - Segmentation https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Davide-Sola-Segmentation.mp4   Testimonial https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Davide-Sola-Testimonial.mp4   The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts Graham Arrowsmith Graham is "The High Net Worth Data Guy" who founded Finely Fettled to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers.  Now get all-inclusive affluent direct mail campaigns combining A lister copy, design, print and postage for £599+vat, without the DIY hassle. Find Graham on LinkedIn. Kevin Appleby Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

“What do I do with a group of leaders who have risen up through functional roles and are now really struggling to work on the business and to be strategic? It's causing a fair amount of chaos and tension across the group.”   Chief, in today's minisode and YouTube video, I'm going to cover the exact strategies you need to use in order to get your leadership team to think strategically at the organisational level.  The reality is that a lot of leaders are technically great, but they need to get out of their functional roles and into driving the business strategy and the company forward, otherwise they risk pouring their energy and resources into all the wrong places.  

Helping people think strategically. Want this to be a tool for you or for you to help others. Questions To Ask To Help You Think Strategically What problems am I repeatedly solving? Strategy is a response to a problem. (Not New): Why am I repeatedly solving this problem? If I'm blaming human nature: It's a strategy issue. “They just won't; they never complete; no one cares; no one's smart enough.” There's a big difference between a tension to manage and a problem to solve. If the pendulum swings too far one way How do I future fix it? (FUTURE IMPROVE) People think they're not strategists because it's not perfect. Perfection isn't the goal, improvement is. What are potential problems two steps down the line? Strategic Thinking is future forecasting. If you can dream, you can begin to think strategically. Solutions & Next Steps Read Biographies and Case Studies The strength of the strategy is your ability to communicate it simply. An executable strategy is infinitely better than a perfect theory.

At some point in your career there's a good chance someone will tell you that you need to be more strategic. Whether they can actually articulate what they mean is another matterIf you've been given that feedback but you're not sure where to start, this week's episode breaks down how to demonstrate to others that you have the ability to think strategicallyKey points from this episodeDefining 'being strategic' - the difference between strategic thinking and strategic planningWorking out whether you need to develop your strategic thinking ability, demonstrate it better or a bit of bothPractical strategies to better demonstrate the strategic thinking ability you already haveRelated EpisodeWhat to do when you're told to be more strategicUseful LinksConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangancoaching/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and adviceInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMake sure you're first to hear about new episodes, along with bonus content and free career and leadership tips by signing up on the Career & Leadership Real Talk website

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Arjun Sahdev are joined by Michael D Watkins.  Michael is a globally recognized leadership transitions expert, he is professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and he has written 12 books including the best-selling book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter” and his most recent book “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking” in which he explores how executives can learn to think strategically and lead their organizations into the future. Michael is a Thinkers 50-ranked management influencer and recognized expert in his field, his work features in HBR Guides and HBR's 10 Must Reads on leadership, teams, strategic initiatives, and new managers. Over the past 20 years, he has used his First 90 Days methodology to help leaders make successful transitions, both in his teaching at IMD, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School.   Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)Social:Instagram           @evolvingleader LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast Twitter               @Evolving_Leader YouTube           @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

What exactly is strategic thinking? Many of us often confuse strategic thinking with strategic planning and implementation. We know strategy is crucial in the business world and that strategic thinking skills are valued by senior executives. This week's podcast guest says anyone can be a strategic thinker and explains how!Today's guest is Dr. Julia Sloan. Julia is the author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, and is recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday strategic thinking practice. A Fulbright fellow, she teaches strategic thinking at her alma mater, Columbia Univand, and has worked globally with corporate & public policy leaders, start-ups, refugees, & military leaders.Julia and I talk about everything strategic thinking–what it is, how it differs from strategic planning and implementation, how we can develop strategic thinking skill sets, the foundation of strategic thinking, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:22) Strategic Thinking vs. Strategic Planning vs. Strategic Implementation(07:23) How managers can use strategic thinking with their team members(10:20) Does strategic thinking always precede strategic planning?(13:06) Example of putting strategic thinking into action and in place(16:53) How we can develop our strategic thinking skill sets(22:28) The value of slowing down and pressing the pause button(25:35) The four Cs of strategic thinking and how it helps keep your team on track(30:55) A great manager Julia has worked for(31:50) Keep up with Julia(33:34) [Extended Episode Only] How to still think strategically amidst constant changesAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here- Join the Skills Accelerator Program hereKeep up with Dr. Julia Sloan- Follow Julia on LinkedIn here- Grab a copy of Julia's book Learn to Think Strategically here- Visit Learn Strategic Thinking for more details hereFREE PDF Download: 40 Leadership Tips to Strengthen Strategic ThinkingDr. Julia-Sloan is happy to offer a four-page PDF outlining 40 leadership tips you can implement to strengthen your strategic thinking. The tips are organized into three categories—before, during, and after a strategy session—and lined up chronologically to help you build your strategic thinking muscles. To get this guest bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won't miss an episode!

Everything we want to Be, Do, and Have comes from being intentional.  Joseph sits down with Mike Claudio to discuss the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey, and the power of being intentional with everything we do.  You may think you're operating at a high level. But, after sitting in on this conversation, your mind will be expanded to think and operate on a much higher level.  Tune Into This Episode For The Following Lessons: How to communicate your most important message The importance of reminding your market what you do Why some fat & happy contractors may be in trouble this year How to be more intentional with everything you do The risk of allowing cash to hide process deficiencies Why you need to slow down to analyze & adjust Win Rate Consulting: https://www.winrateconsulting.com/ Mike Claudio: https://www.instagram.com/therealmikeclaudio/ Joseph Hughes: https://www.instagram.com/heyjosephhughes/ Contractor Dynamics: https://www.contractordynamics.com/training-success

#EU: Can Brussels think strategically about the rest of the century with Russian threats? Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin. https://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/91146 1935 Brussels

Do you want to raise more money and connect with more supporters this Giving Tuesday, and throughout the entire giving season? Then check out Givebutter! Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions on G2, the largest independent software review site. And the best part? Givebutter's all-in-one fundraising platform is completely free to use—forever! Just go to jcsocialmarketing.com/givebutter to create your account and you could win a free campaign marketing review session with me and the Givebutter team!In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, host Julia Campbell engages in a conversation with Karen E. Osborne, a seasoned professional in the nonprofit sector and a suspense/mystery writer. The discussion delves into strategic thinking, creativity, philanthropy, and the future of fundraising.Karen shares her journey into the nonprofit world, emphasizing the commonality of people stumbling into the profession and the importance of building a network and seeking guidance. The conversation then shifts to strategic thinking, where Karen defines it as the ability to anticipate, look ahead, find opportunities, and consider external factors. She highlights the detrimental impact of silos on strategic thinking within organizations and emphasizes the value of curiosity and information gathering.The conversation touches on Karen's dual role as a writer, sharing her creative process and the inspiration behind her novels. For small nonprofits, Karen recommends building a strong, active board, focusing on impactful stewardship, investing in good software, and continuous learning.The episode concludes with a reminder to stay curious, continuously learn, and avoid complacency. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into strategic thinking, creativity, and effective practices for nonprofits, offering a wealth of knowledge for both seasoned professionals and those new to the sector.Connect with Karen Osborne on InstagramFeatured article: What are you reading? What are you writing?Take my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about strategic thinking - what it means, why it matters and how you can develop the skill at work. They discuss some useful strategic questions that you can apply to your career and some tried and tested frameworks that can help you zoom out and structure your thinking.To read the PodSheet that goes with this episode head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen/More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1.Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/scskills-sprint2.Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n53. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i4. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to "Leading in Healthcare - Mindset Monday," where I guide you towards empowered healthcare leadership through self leadership. Join me in this enlightening episode, "Learn How to Think Strategically: Tips for Becoming an Exceptional Healthcare Leader."This summer we'll be broadcasting some replays to help you do some introspection on your approach to self leadership and how you lead others. My hope is that by the end of summer and as you move into the 4th quarter... you will step into the best version of yourself and close out the year on top.In this insightful podcast, we'll unlock the art of strategic thinking and equip you with practical tips to elevate your leadership abilities. Discover how strategic thinking can help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and create a lasting impact in the healthcare industry.While we revisit this valuable episode, please note that some elements, such as the call-to-action, may be outdated. However, I'm excited to announce that I am currently accepting private clients for personalized coaching sessions, speaking engagements, and leadership development training. If you're eager to unlock your leadership potential, book a strategy appointment with me at http://bit.ly/strategyappointment.Let's make 2023 the year of empowered leadership! Tune in to "Learn How to Think Strategically: Tips for Becoming an Exceptional Healthcare Leader" and embark on a transformative journey to become an outstanding healthcare leader. Share this enriching experience with fellow leaders and inspire positive change in the healthcare community. Keywords: strategic thinking, healthcare leadership, practical tips, elevate, healthcare professionals, executives, aspiring leaders, transformative growth, growth mindset, unleash leadership potential, personalized coaching, visionary healthcare management, positive change, brilliance, healthcare organizations.#HealthcareLeadership #StrategicThinking #EmpoweredLeadership

Don In this episode, we talk with Donnell Duncan, P.E., S.E., an accomplished author, captivating speaker, and associate vice president at Arcadis, about some of the challenges and opportunities that engineers encounter in our rapidly evolving marketplace, and how you can adapt to these changes by thinking strategically. ***The video version of this episode can […] The post TECC 306: How to Think Strategically and Be a Successful Engineer appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

I first met Avantika Daing, a General Partner & Managing Partner at Plum Alley Investments (and Tedx Speaker!) while she was onstage at an Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator event. She was there to share a bit about Plum Alley's Investment thesis as well as unpack six pitches live from early-stage companies. Let's level set a bit so you understand Avantika's and Plum Alley's mission, which revolves around an important number that hasn't moved much in years, despite a lot of effort - 2%.  According to Pitchbook, in 2022, companies founded solely by women garnered just 2% of the total capital invested in VC-backed startups in the United States. Plum Alley only funds gender-diverse companies and works to create an ecosystem to help them not just get funded, but to grow and succeed. That's one of the reasons I wanted to bring Avantika on, to share some of her ways of thinking strategically about funding as an investor, how Plum Alley is working to create a more sustainable funding ecosystem for diverse founding teams, and how she coaches founders to be more strategic about funding, too. Watching Avantika on stage peel back the layers of the onion (one of her favorite metaphors!) on a company's story in conversation with a founder and work to understand the company's potential was fascinating - it's a tremendous act of intellectual rigor and curiosity. Her questions also reminded me that founders can make an investor's job a lot easier through more powerful and intentional storytelling. Another powerful metaphor that Avantika came back to in a number of pitches was the idea of a Basecamp. In other words, Avantika, as a funder, wants to know: Is your company building a core technology or defensible market position (a basecamp) that will provide you with multiple paths to success?  Avantika acknowledged that a “single story” about how your company will “win” or “summit the mountain” is powerful, but she was clear that she prefers companies that are creating a powerful “basecamp”...why? Because:

https://westminster-institute.org/events/how-to-think-strategically-about-russia-and-china/ Francis P. Sempa is the author of Geopolitics: From the Cold War to the 21st Century; America's Global Role: Essays and Reviews on National Security, Geopolitics, and War; and Somewhere in France, Somewhere in Germany: A Combat Soldier's Journey through the Second World War. He is a contributor to Population Decline and the Remaking of Great Power Politics and The Conduct of American Foreign Policy Debated. He has also written introductions to four books on U.S. foreign policy. His articles and book reviews on historical and foreign policy topics have appeared in Orbis, the University Bookman, Joint Force Quarterly, The Diplomat, American Diplomacy, the Asian Review of Books, Strategic Review, National Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Human Rights Review, the Claremont Review of Books, the Washington Times, the South China Morning Post, the International Social Science Review, Caixin Online, Real Clear History, and The American Spectator. He is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University, and a former contributing editor to American Diplomacy.

"As I take on more leadership responsibilities, I'm finding that I need more time to step back and do more planning and strategizing. How do I make that time productive so I don't just spin my wheels?" It's true that the more responsibilities you take on the more time you need to step back and plan things out a bit. You can actually keep falling behind if you don't step back and get a little strategic. It is actually a productivity strategy.   PLAN YOUR TIME TO PLAN First, you do have to plan the time. Block it on your calendar. Notice when you blow through the time block and do something else instead. You need to run a few experiments. Try different times of day. Try different techniques during the time you block. Give yourself a trial period maybe weeks or months FIND THE RIGHT TIME Everybody has a “most productive time of day.” It's usually a block of 2-3 hours when we feel fresh. Creativity is easier to access. You have the capacity to do things that require focus. Finding the right time for thinking time is about that space in the day when you are most alert and ready to engage creativity, strategy and imagination. If you are low on energy when you start, you'll likely quit and as the brain will go back to the easy thing. ENGAGE THE SENSES Another way you can help your brain be activated during your thinking time >> thus making it more productive >> is to engage your senses. It's not just reflection but writing too. Not just dreaming but drawing too. Not just planning, but sharing the plan or talking it through with others. STRUCTURE YOUR TIME One of the reasons your thinking time can turn into just wheels spinning is because you don't have a goal or a framework for your time. Having a target for your time will make it more productive. And, a framework can accelerate your thinking. Give you a track to run on so that you move toward your goal. Play with some of the ideas and then step back and reflect on what's working and what's not.  LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Send your question HERE – in writing or by recording Episode 60: Finding the Unasked Question Blog: Eisenhower Matrix Blog: Meeting Framework Blog: Team Decision Making Framework Episode 10: Questions to Help You Make Decisions Learn more about Annie

We all think, at least most of us do. But do you think strategically, especially as it relates to business? If thinking strategically is new for you, come on a short journey with me where I will break it down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheryl-mccants/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheryl-mccants/support

Dr. Julia Sloan, author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (Best Business Book of the Year, Financial Times), is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking practice. Her work draws upon more than two decades of her own corporate experience in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and North America. Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at some of the premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton University. Learning to Think Strategically Book: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Think-Strategically-Julia-Sloan/dp/0367141469 Learn more about IMS and future sessions with leaders like Julia Sloan: https://ims-online.com/programs Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Julia's background (03:42) Strategic thinking (04:32) Strategic thinking vs strategic planning (08:03) Seven year study on executives (10:48) Preparation stage (13:14) Experience stage (19:20) Re-evaluation stage (22:20) Having an imagination (23:06) Having a broad perspective (25:33) Ability to juggle (27:34) Dealing with things you have no control over (30:15) Strong desire to win (31:38) Key takeaway (33:20) Conclusion

In today's broadcast, I'm going to share with you some of my top tips to help you think strategically. Perhaps you pride yourself on being able to solve problems. The issue is that problem solving is only the tip of the iceberg. It's reactive and rarely does it make the impact that learning to think strategically would add.Only 4-5% of leaders really know how to think strategically which means that most of us need tips to help us think strategically.If you like today's discussion and want to watch the full training, all you have to do is join the new, private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinginhealthcareIf you want to learn more about working with me privately or within your organization, set up some time for us to chat by following this link: https://bit.ly/strategyappointment...#healthcareleadership #leadershipforhealthcare #strategy #strategic #strategicmarketing #strategicthinking...Keywords: how to think strategically, strategic thinking, how to think strategically, business strategy, strategy, strategic planning, critical thinking, decision making, strategic thinking training, manifest, manifesting, rational thinking

What is strategic thinking? Ways to develop your strategic thinking skills. How do I emotionally detach? Why does my ego always speak first?  Please go to www.abqpodcast.com where you can get show notes, resources, and links to everything we talked about today to help you navigate your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner in ABQ. Follow me on Instagram at @abqjasonrigby or Alexander McCaig on LinkedIn here also sign up for our email list where I drop business & marketing secrets to help your ABQ Business!

Think Strategically. Act Tactically. 

At a recent Extreme Ownership Muster, our two-day leadership conference, a participant asked Jocko: “How often should I be thinking strategically, and how often should I be thinking tactically?”   Tactical vs. Strategic  In the military, the word “strategic” refers to long-term, overarching goals, while the word “tactical” means the near-term goals and immediate tasks at hand. The question was directed toward a common leadership dilemma—it's easy to get sucked into the details and focus on the tactical goals and immediate tasks, and lose sight of the bigger, strategic goals that advance a team forward in the long-term.   

There's a lot to think about as a leader. There are goals to pursue. There are people to manage. And every day new problems arise that make pursuing those goals or supporting those people more difficult. Amid all these demands, it can be difficult to think any more deeply than just reacting to the moment. Leaders know they need to think strategically, but often don't know how to find the time to do so. But strategic thinking isn't about carving out large blocks of time to ponder problems. Instead, often it's about reframing existing situations—asking new questions that promote new ways of thinking. So, in this episode, we'll review five relatively simple questions leaders need to ask often to develop the habit of thinking more strategically. 0:00 Introduction 1:04 What are the real priorities? 2:30 What does success look like? 3:52 What obstacles will we face? 5:05 What resources do we need? 6:19 Who else do we need? 7:58 Conclusion Ideally, these are five questions to be asked at the beginning of every new project. It may seem like thinking through each of these every time will require a lot of time. But if you focus on the first question first, and identify the real priorities, then you'll find you can save some time by offloading nonurgent, unimportant tasks. And that time saved can be time spent thinking about the other four. And over time, these questions will become second nature and require less time to ponder. When that happens, you'll think more strategically as a leader and your team will be more able to do their best work ever. //DO YOUR BEST WORK EVER If you liked this video and you want to help your team do their best work ever, check out the free resources we've compiled at https://davidburkus.com/resources //ABOUT DAVID One of the world's leading business thinkers, David Burkus' forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever. He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world's top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He's worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy. A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master's degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University. //SPEAKING Like what you heard? Find more on David's speaking page (and find out about bringing him to your company or event) at https://davidburkus.com/keynote-speaker/ //CONNECT + LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburkus/ + Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davidburkus + Facebook: http://www.FB.com/DrDavidBurkus + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DavidBurkus //MUSIC "Appreciate That" by David Cutter https://www.davidcuttermusic.com

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Did you know: in order to be able to make strategic changes, you have to change your mindset away from planning and implementation. Strategic thinking does not equal strategic implementation. These are completely different ways of thinking. 97% of executives say that strategic thinking is their biggest concern. 81% of executives don't know where to start when it comes to strategic thinking! By making space for problem solving without immediately focusing on the implementation piece, you can lead your organization to reach greater heights over time. In this week's episode, Dr. Julia Sloan talks us through her Three-Stage Model for learning strategic thinking. Dr. Sloan is a leading authority on the cognitive aspect of strategic thinking and is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday strategic thinking practice in global business and public policy. If you find yourself wondering how to be a better strategist, this is the episode for you. Listen in for Dr. Sloans 's expert advice on how you can apply your expertise to make an impact in your organization and in the world. Keep up with Dr. Sloan: https://www.sloaninternationalconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliasloan/ Book: Learning to Think Strategically, 4th ed. Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Routledge publishing house.

What is strategic thinking? What does it look like in the C-Suite or the workplace? We often think about our careers in terms of taking the "fast path" to success - however learning is cumulative. To become a strong strategist, you have to implement lessons that you've learned across your entire career journey. In this week's episode, Dr. Julia Sloan talks us through her Three-Stage Model for learning strategic thinking. Dr. Sloan is a leading authority on the cognitive aspect of strategic thinking and is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday strategic thinking practice in global business and public policy. If you find yourself wondering how to be a better strategist, this is the episode for you. Listen in for Dr. Sloans 's expert advice on how you can apply your expertise to make an impact in your organization and in the world. Keep up with Dr. Sloan: https://www.sloaninternationalconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliasloan/ Book: Learning to Think Strategically, 4th ed. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Routledge publishing house.

Olivier Sibony is a professor, author and advisor specializing in the quality of strategic thinking and the design of decision processes. Olivier is Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris. He is also an Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School in Oxford University, and has taught at London Business School, Ecole Polytechnique, ENA, IE Madrid, and other institutions. Previously, he spent 25 years with McKinsey & Company in France and in the U.S., where he was a Senior Partner. Tyler and Olivier's discussion focused on noise, the unwanted variability in our judgement. Topics included understanding noise, remedies to reduce noise, and how we can make smarter investing decisions. Highlights include: Defining judgement, variability and unwanted variability Where noise comes from and why we're susceptible to it  Understanding level, occasion and pattern noise The only way to remove noise entirely Techniques to reduce noise in investing, including leveraging the wisdom of crowds, weighing and comparing criteria uniformly and more Why it's important to consider the cost of noise reduction before acting on it Noise versus cognitive bias How to make decisions in evolving, uncertain circumstances Why you should resist the temptation to learn too much from your mistakes Connect with Olivier: Website: http://www.oliviersibony.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviersibony/ Twitter: twitter.com/siboliv The following books were mentioned in the show: Noise by Olivier Sibony, Daniel Kahneman, Cass Sunstein Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Churchill by Andrew Roberts Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.  In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you'll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital's mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You're invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We're also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you're a new or an experienced investor, we're confident you'll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.

What do most entrepreneurs and small business owners crave above all else? Is it money, time, freedom, or all of the above? For most of us, it's a combination of these things. We all know what we want, but getting it is easier said than done. Simon Severino has been an entrepreneur for over 19 years. He's executed hundreds of go-to-market strategies around the globe. He scaled his consultancy so that he could retire from operations. He now helps other entrepreneurs do the same.    Simon is the founder of Strategy Sprints, an organization that offers coaching, several free tools, and results. They also certify additional Strategy Sprint coaches. Simon's new book, Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business, is all about growing revenue and scaling without sacrificing the business owner's personal life. Simon is an agile expert and uses 12 assignments or sprints to make business leaders more impactful.    We dive into his blueprint for developing a vision, finding where you make the most money, and increasing those all-important conversion rates. Simon shares what it means to be a CEO instead of an operator who is too busy on fulfillment to work on the big picture items that matter. We talk about not letting your ego get in the way, writing down the processes, and embodying your vision. Simon shares a short 90-day decision-making process that will give you fast results. We talk about growth levers that will make a massive difference in your business. Simon shares a lot of value in this episode.     And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com    Simon Severino thank you so much for being here!   Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Guest Contact –   Strategy Sprints Daily Flow Download Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business Strategy Sprints YouTube Simon Severino LinkedIn Simon Severino Twitter Jack Mallers Twitter Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!   Valuable complimentary resources to help you-   The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out!   Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.   Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!   Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.  

Patrick Eggen, Founding General Partner at Counterpart Ventures, talks about the different facets of corporate venture capital (CVC), where it has a real edge in the startup world, and why entrepreneurs should work with CVC investors. Patrick debunks some myths around CVC and shares his observations on how CVC and venture capital has evolved over the last decade.In this episode, you'll learn:[2:33] The advantages of being early in corporate venture capital[14:23] Myths about corporate venture capital[19:28] What founders need to know before meeting a corporate venture capital investorCause that Patrick is passionate about: Pediatric surgery research at UCSFAbout Guest SpeakerPatrick Eggen is the Founding General Partner at Counterpart Ventures. He has held key thought leadership around core investment themes ranging from hardware, software, adjacent verticals, and frontier tech. In his 13 years of direct venture investment experience, Patrick has been involved in 100+ transactions and 30+ exits. He actively sourced or served as a Board Member/Observer for Qualcomm Ventures investments in Clarifai, Cloudflare, Matterport, Noom, OpenSignal, Particle, Plivo, Sense360, Sparta Science, and Swift Nav.About Counterpart VenturesCounterpart Ventures is a San Francisco-based life cycle venture capital fund investing in B2B SaaS, mobility, and marketplace technologies that target nontrivial problems or fill missing gaps in large markets. Counterpart's portfolio includes: Zoom, Cruise, Matterport, ANNEX CLOUD, AptEdge, Cloudbeds, Glidian, Particle, and RPA Labs.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode that will drop next Tuesday. Follow Us:  Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook

It's easy to make plans the difference is when you believe in them and see them all come true.  The Growers Shoalhaven is the new place to be seen, to enjoy amazing local produce in beautiful surroundings.  Andrew Gunn talks about his career and his role as COO in bringing this food concept alive on the south coast.

Jeff interviews one of the great thought leaders in the area of leadership and change management, Michael Useem, Ph.D. Mike is Professor of Management and Faculty Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management and runs the McNulty Leadership Program at the Wharton School, at the University of Pennsylvania. Mike shares from his newest book “The Edge, How 10 CEOs Learn to Lead, and Lessons for All of Us.” Mike talks about how leaders must not only think strategically now, but also determine what technologies and skills will be needed in several years. He shares how when leaders communicating persuasively, the most important thing to convey is intent. Mike talks about his experience integrating himself into the life and work of CEOs of major companies– including Vanguard, Progressive, and WSFS Bank, and he shares how these leaders had turning points when they confronted harsh new realities and the fact that what they were doing was no longer working.

There is a strategy to do everything you want in business and you just have to find it. Justin explains how he has lead his company to incredible success by helping companies target their customers on geographic grounds. This is called geofencing and...

There is a strategy to do everything you want in business and you just have to find it. Justin explains how he has lead his company to incredible success by helping companies target their customers on geographic grounds. This is called geofencing and Justin is an expert on it. • People do business with people. • We practice what we preach. • Four priorities: Strategy, Execution, Cash Flow, People • How video can be a game-changer for your website. • https://propellant.media/ TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [5:06] Geofencing advertising. [7:41] Sustainable business model. [15:04] Kind of videos.

In Season 4, Episode 2 of the "Drink Like a Lady" podcast, we talk about how to improve your decision making skills as a female leader.The focus for Season 4 is "How to Think Strategically." Strategy and decision making are close cousins. In Episode 2, Meghna Shah, Director at PwC and a member of my Women's Leadership Academy,  leads teams and is client facing. She speaks from her experience, on what makes for GOOD decision making skills. 1. Not all decisions are created equalUnderstand the types of decisions being made and consider the severity of impactKeep it in perspective Have the Right Mindset | Be Solution OrientedAsk yourself, "What are you trying to achieve?" or "Does this action help solve the problem? If this problem is solved in this way will it get e closer to my overall objective/outcome?"Always have your OKRs - the big objectives and key results you are want to achieve, close at hand. Take Action | Avoid "Analysis Paralysis"Make a planSet timelines"Observe don't absorb" It's not a "Till Death Do us Apart" decisionReview decisions periodically to see if the original need is being met/resolved Cast a wide netHave a wide variety of acquaintances - working with new people, colleagues improves teamwork and active listening skills and activates a different side of your brainTalk to experts in the field. Diversity of thought is key. If stuck - Rest and RechargePower of exercise - movement brings momentumSleep on itYou can listen to all 4 seasons of "Drink Like a Lady" at https://joyadass.com/podcasts/or on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music.

It's Season 4 Episode 1 of the Drink Like a Lady podcast, designed to get you, as a female leader, a seat at the bar and a seat in the boardroom. This season, we are focused onHOW TO THINK STRATEGICALLY as a woman leader. I'm joined by guest host Deb Boulanger, The Great Do-OverStart with the end in mind - how does your initiative connect to the strategic goals of the organization?What are the potential benefits of this initiative if successful? Can you cite other use cases or similar challenges/approaches in other companies?Who are the key stakeholders involved in this decision? What do THEY care about?What is your business case - pros and cons of each approach - give leaders choices. What are the associated risks / benefits?Framing your presentation - Take a McKinsey Approach - Create your Hypothesis and use data to tell a storySeed the room by pre-socializing your idea with key stakeholders so that your presentation is just a formality to get approval.

Revenue operations is an increasingly trendy model of commercial leadership that essentially brings together the operational teams under an umbrella leadership that allows for greater coordination. As companies look to transform, accelerate revenue, and improve productivity, the RevOps model eliminates the siloed nature of these operational teams and expedites the execution of change. Dan Carpenter has taken on this kind of role four times in his career. In his most recent position at PTC, he leads a team of 400 professionals who are responsible for the company’s revenue operations. This wealth of experience uniquely positions Dan to speak about all things RevOps, which he competently does in this conversation with Rico Mallozzi. Listen in as Dan shares his take on the roles and responsibilities of a best in class RevOps organization, the key balances between process, analytics and go-to-market strategy, how sales enablement can be supercharged with RevOps, and what makes a great RevOps leader. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! SapphireVentures.com

Great leaders build success by learning to think differently from the average person. Successful people have sought to master a single skill: The ability to THINK CRITICALLY. Critical thinking is the process of careful and deep thinking about a subject or idea. It includes being able to analyze and weigh facts, to carefully reason, and to make insightful connections. Here are five tips: 1. Learn To Accept Negative Feedback When someone criticizes your work, it doesn't feel good. You'll be tempted to defend yourself, or to close your mind. Don't. Steps to accepting negative feedback Recognize its value Ask for it regularly Reward it. Thank people for it Never punish negative feedback Listen actively Don't respond right away Don't refute the criticism or justify yourself Don't take offense. Don't interpret it as a personal attack. 2. Block Time To Think The whirlwind and urgency of the day is a very strong pull on your time. But don't confuse motion with progress. Don't confuse urgent with important. Critical thinking is hard work. So, when it comes time to analyze facts, block out time in your calendar to engage in deep thought, because it is important. Use some of the following questions to help you analyze: What is the problem preventing you from being successful? If you could solve the problem, what does success look like, how do you measure it? What are the facts and assumptions? What are some alternative solutions to achieve the goal? What are the pros and cons of each alternative? What is the best solution given the goal and your practical constraints? 3. Create The Conditions For Insight Quiet moments: Quiet moments help reduce external perceptual competition (e.g., sights, sounds) for our conscious attention or awareness, allowing the brain to detect weaker signals more readily. Looking inward: Looking inward, or thinking about your thinking (also known as metacognition), shifts the focus of awareness away from older, more established solutions, and away from external input. It also can shift your focus to your thought process itself, as opposed to just the content of your thinking. Positive emotion: Research suggests people are more likely to solve more problems with insight when in a positive mood than in a negative mood. Distance from the problem: When you walk away from the problem and allow your attention to drift, this frees up the conscious mind from focusing on very strong and well-rehearsed signals. 4. Zoom In and Zoom Out One pitfall that prevents critical thinking is focusing only on the detail and the short-term. Zooming Out is essential to big picture decision making. It helps you to put things in context and stress principles that are important, but perhaps you may miss some subtleties and nuances. Zooming In brings the details into sharp focus. Opportunities may look large and compelling, but may lack context. One trap of Zooming In is that the constraints of the details become "the problem to solve" rather than trying to achieve the original outcome. The best leaders work the zoom button in both directions. When faced with a crisis, they can address the immediate situation while seeking structural solutions. They can zoom in to see problems while zooming out to look for similar situations, root causes, and principles or policies that will help prevent the crisis from recurring. 5. Take a Break From The Problem You'll benefit by taking a break and letting all the facts settle in your mind. This allows you space to learn and adapt from your experience and room to process what you have been thinking about and release negative emotions. Learning to think critically can take you and your work to the next level. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stu-chang/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stu-chang/support

In this episode I share a few tips that I feel new teams should think about improving or implementing that would help future team members think more strategically long term --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The ability to think strategically is something that makes you more promotable and is something you need in order to lead a company. I think most of us would agree on that. But how do you improve your ability to think strategically? The short answer is...there’s no shortcut to developing your strategic thinking skills. It takes time, commitment, and, according to Greg Githens, working on specific microskills like curiosity, courage, and dealing with ambiguity. The good news is that strategic thinking is a skill that we can all work on and not just some mystical thing that some people have. Give this episode a listen to get some ideas on how to improve your strategic thinking starting today. About our guest: Greg Githens was born and raised in Ohio but now lives in Florida. He is an Executive Coach who works with senior and mid-level managers in organizations of all sizes. He is also a seminar leader and speaker who has appeared before audiences on six different continents. He's looking for an opportunity in Antarctica but his wife says that she'll stay in Florida if he goes. You can connect with Greg on Twitter @GregGithens and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/greggithens. Resources: Greg has a LinkedIn group, "Practitioners of Strategic Thinking Microskills." Each week, on a rotating basis, the group is reminded of one of the 20 microskills and encouraged to practice that microskill. Everyone is welcome. Greg's book is available at all major booksellers: How to Think Strategically. Sharpen Your Mind. Develop Your Competency. Contribute to Success. Amazon.com | Amazon.ca

Today my guest is Ashley Martin of https://www.leadershiplady.com (Leadership Lady) who will share actionable strategies on people and organizations can close their leadership and soft skills gaps to improve operational efficiency. Ashley Martin is an Author, Speaker, and Soft Skills Strategist. Ashley has been a guest https://stepintoyourdreamcareer.com/ashley-martin-interview/ (on other podcasts,) and she also hosts her https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJoUmMgIgBWO8vDPAAZyx_zoyZQMuG7RT (own podcast), as well. On Today's Episode of Snack Sized Sales: [0:01:23] Who Ashley is and how she helps people and organizations close their leadership and soft skills gaps to improve operational efficiency [0:03:47] Communicate (Know Your Audience) [0:05:31] Collaborate (Enlist Support) [0:08:30] Think Strategically & Creatively about your goals Ashley invites guests to get this https://level.leadershiplady.com/ (20 Ways to Stress Less) - An eBook with life & leadership strategies for experiencing peace and enjoying life.  Connect with Ashley Martin:  https://www.leadershiplady.com (Company Website) http://linkedin.com/in/ashleym3710 (LinkedIn) https://instagram.com/leadership.lady?igshid=1m3y24i05c947 (Instagram) Email Rate, Review, Learn and Share  Thanks for tuning into the Snack Sized Sales podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to close your leadership and soft skills gaps to improve operational efficiency, please subscribe to the show. Don't forget to tune into our other shows and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other people and organizations to close their leadership and soft skills gaps to improve operational efficiency. Join the community of Snack Size Sales fans on https://www.facebook.com/WesleyneGreerCEO (Facebook), https://twitter.com/WesleyneGreer (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleynegreer/ (LinkedIn) and https://www.transformedsales.com/ (visit my website )for even more content, information, and resources about leveraging the media.

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Sean helps companies generate stronger profits by creating stronger leaders within their organization. Whether you are a Fortune 500 executive or an entrepreneur with a growing business, he elevates your company’s capacity to perform at the highest levels.   Sean married his best friend, Madison, in September 2019 after dating for several years. They live in Nashville, TN, and have 2 dogs, Java & Rayleigh. Together they love to travel, visit friends, and sometimes just enjoy each other's company snuggled up on the couch.   Sean has experience in the start-up world with several companies and as a consultant for small & large firms. Healthy living is important to Sean as he is an active athlete competing at very high levels in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.   Highlights Sean’s background - 2:15 Time, effort and discipline - 7:57 How he looks at strategies - 8:17 Identifying courses of action - 10:37 Understanding and communicating - 12:15 The strategic planning process - 15:91 Developing your plan - 20:28 Breaking down communication gaps - 21:49 We tend to over document every little thing - 29:38 You hire managers and leaders to solve problems - 31:30 Teaching Jiu-Jitsu - 33:53   Episode Resources Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork  https://dogoodwork.io/work-with-raul  https://dogoodwork.io/podcast  Connect with Sean Patton strongerleadersstrongerprofits@gmail.com  www.strongerleadersstrongerprofits.com  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/seanpattonpresents/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerleadersstrongerprofits  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-patton-0b113a92/   

I have been asked by a couple of my coaching clients (amazing women executives in tech) to give tips and strategies on how to think strategically and specifically, how to develop oneself as a strategic thought-leader in a field. In this episode, I lay out the two key ingredients to Strategic Thinking and give you specific tips on how to foster them in your life.

I have been asked by a couple of my coaching clients (amazing women executives in tech) to give tips and strategies on how to think strategically and specifically, how to develop oneself as a strategic thought-leader in a field. In this episode, I lay out the two key ingredients to Strategic Thinking and give you specific tips on how to foster them in your life.

With three weeks to the election, the potential to finally break the U.S. out from under a globalized dictatorship run by City of London and Wall Street controlled War Hawks and Neo-liberals is greater than ever—providing that the American people act. LaRouchePAC has been out front in exposing who is behind the coup attempt against President Trump, and why they are doing it. President Trump has now demanded full exposure of them, through public release of declassified documents. Join us—and the President—to end the killing and looting unleashed by London and Wall Street. One thing you can do is mobilize enormous pressure on the Justice Department to do what Trump is demanding: Release to the public declassified documents. Make a call today to the Justice Department comment line at 202-353-1555. Make a contribution today, support LaRouchePAC, support Harley: https://harley.larouchepac.com/harley_donate?recruiter_id=48051 Send questions to Harley to harleysch@gmail.com Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join

How do you get a leadership team to think strategically? This week on The Growth Whisperers Kevin and Brad discuss the challenge of getting leadership team members to think strategically. Perhaps it's because a team member has always been operational, or because they spend most of their time working in the business, but getting your leadership team to think strategically can be a real challenge for some leaders so that team members come together and don't talk about the operations of the business, but instead the strategy of the business. They talk about the tools they use to get teams to think strategically, and provide examples of how they have helped leadership teams to build a strategy in the past.

We interview Executive Coach Greg Githens about the role of strategy in the business of the future.00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License 

Payton Van Vors joins me from Saint Louis to talk video production and social media strategy. Here's what you're going to take away from this conversation today. Payton is focused on: The strategy behind the video behind the social media What you want to get out of the content that you're producing Insightful things ways of using different platforms and the different tools on those platforms She's got a very good way of thinking about how you plan and use your content. Where to find Payton: PaytonVanVors.com Payton on LinkedIn Payton Riley Creative on Facebook Timmerman Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dearvideo/message

In this podcast episode of The Inventive Journey, entrepreneurs will learn from Ankesh Kumar, entrepreneur in the field of personalized sales, as he shares his inventive journey. “Think strategic! So if your trying to get into business, yea there is a business opportunity react tactically. I think a lot of people I talk to they have a really good idea, and they want to do this and that. And I say okay what are you going to do about it? I think that seriously everybody its one percent inspiration, and ninety nine percent perspiration. I mean its the same sort of thing. It's like you have got the idea, but when are you going to talk to people, just talk to them in space? Have you sort of started making connections? People are actually really nice, people are good. If you reach out to ten people on Linkedin, you are going to get three or four people coming back saying hey I know you work for whoever, I'm thinking about this idea. So you know, think strategic act tactically with ninety percent of what you do do something to further the idea.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-inventive-journey/message

If you’re wondering how to rebuild your business in the aftermath of COVID-19, you’re not alone. One of the issues that repeatedly gets raised involves sales and leadership; in particular, how to increase sales right now.  “My clients are owners of small to mid-sized businesses and very often what I hear from them is, ‘I live on an island, there's no one who does what I do’. And ‘I'm in this by myself’. It's a very lonely place to be, a tough place to be now more than ever. They fear for their own businesses. There's a lot of pressure.” Today’s guest, Amy Bingham, is an experienced recruiting and staffing industry consultant with over 27 years in the business. She’s a trainer, speaker and coach who is passionate about growing her clients’ businesses. In this episode she imparts a lot of actionable advice which is easily translatable into all areas of a business.  You may not be ready to think about recruiting or growing your company just yet, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re thinking strategically about the future, from a leadership and sales perspective, not just putting out the fires of today. Simply staying in touch with prospective clients is key right now. “The most important thing right now is to stay in front, be visible and relevant for your client, stay in front of prospects. You're going to do that in a variety of ways and be of service. There's nothing self-serving about your sales efforts right now. It's all about the customer and not about us until we acquire our first job order, at which point we have to prove ourselves.” What you’ll learn about in this episode: The major concerns that leaders are facing right now How to stay in front of a prospect A touch plan to stay in touch The management side of salespeople How to lead through a crisis  How to connect with Amy Bingham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybingham/

Micro-skills to help you sharpen your mind, develop your competency, and contribute to success.

Micro-skills to help you sharpen your mind, develop your competency, and contribute to success.

Welcome to another episode of B2B Marketing and More. I talked to many marketers in the past 6-8 weeks. All of us are looking forward to the re-opening of the economy. Yay! #can’twait   Update the buyer personas and messaging frameworks In the previous episode, I talked about the need to update your marketing plan to align with the reopening. I called out that don’t revise your marketing plan for the sake of revising; you need to understand the behavior changes of your customers which leads to the need to update your buyer personas. B2B customers don’t usually change our behaviors that often so we don’t usually update our buyer personas.   However, I think it’s important to evaluate your customers especially after the pandemic. Understand if there are any behavioral changes you have to take into account. And by the way, the behavioral changes may or may not have an impact on how they use your products. And if there’s a change in how they use your project, another factor you need to look into is your messaging framework. You need to determine if your value proposition and talking points need to change or not. So, evaluating your messaging framework and buyers personas are critical pre-requisites before updating your marketing plan.   Another capability that’s important for marketers to possess is to be nimble and move quickly. You need to develop the ability to think strategically so that you can connect the dots swiftly and identify what needs to change when a crisis strikes.     To help marketers think strategically, I created the “think strategically” series for my monthly webinars from May to August. The whole four months!   In May, I did a webinar on “How to Change Your Marketing Plan Again: Continue to Plan for the Unknown.” I summarized the key points of the webinar in my blog post: Important Templates You Need to Update Your Marketing Plan. So check that out if you are interested. You can check it out on my website, pamdidner.com, and download the templates.     In June: I’d like to talk about the 7 Elements You Should Include to Your Marketing Plan   In July: I’ll touch on the topic of How to Create and Deliver Impressive C-suite Presentations   In August: It’s all about How to Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking Skills     I want to talk about the June webinar a little bit. The topic is about how to create a marketing plan. This is the topic, to be honest with you, that comes up most often during my mentoring sessions with marketing professionals. I thought I’d take a webinar to address it.   If you already have a marketing plan template, GREAT! If you don't, well, it's the time to create one. I simply want to share some critical elements that should be included in the marketing plan, and I'll explain why these elements are vital. If you have an existing template, you can compare my recommendations with your current templates and determine if it's necessary to refine it. If you don't have one, you can check out my template as a starting point, then customize it based on your company's needs. To me, one way to judge if a marketer can think strategically is his/her ability to create a solid marketing plan. After this webinar, you'll be able to: - Identify the objectives and audience for your marketing plan - Determine the elements to include in your marketing plan   You can register for any of the webinars by going to my website: pamdidner.com, click on webinars under the Resources tab. You can see the detailed descriptions of each webinar. I hope to see you there.   Many marketers work hard to learn marketing disciplines such as SEO, content marketing, video production, email marketing and more which I call “hard skills.” However, it’s the soft skills such as how to communicate with C-suite and how to ask strategic questions that are hard to possess unless you have numerous opportunities to present in front of senior managers or have an experienced marketing coach to work with you.   I’ll share many key tips at my webinars. Oh, by the way, I recently launched the FB community, B2B Marketing and More. One thing I want to do on the Facebook community is to have some virtual face time to work with a small group of marketers on soft skills or how to use my templates correctly. I am still working through the details, so stay tuned. If you are interested in joining, just go to Facebook and look for B2B Marketing and More.   Again, if you have any questions, reach out anytime. Don’t forget to register the webinars!   Stay healthy and be safe. Talk to you next week. Take care.

It's time to start thinking strategically about our shifting marketplace and how to adjust business models for future growth. James and Patti offer some insights to help jump-start the process.

Gavan is looking at the long term and discussing what he is doing with one of his businesses ‘The Change'. He shares what they are working on with their founders and explains why it's important to only take enough time to blink before then being prepared to get on with it in a crisis.  As venture catalysts then venture capitalists, bringing a transformational agreement that identifies the gaps, ‘The Change' are continuing to develop strategy, and business plans along with personal development and mentorship so their start-ups are ready. This is the beginning and those entrepreneurs who have a long-term vision, motivation, ingenuity and can add value are going to be the most successful in the future will you be one of them?   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your pity party maybe a few days or a few weeks but the quicker you get it over and done with the quicker you can move on. How quickly you can pivot will depend on where you are on your journey and your experience of dealing with problems, how quickly can you respond to the situation? Whether you are an employee or employer we all need to get through this together. Make sure you establish and maintain routines that involve connecting with everyone. This is a money-free world so what can you do that sets you apart? If the only struggle you are working on is your own struggle then you won't be providing enough towards the collective good. Your triumph will be in helping others and you must look outward not inwards. It's easy to win when the times are good but now is the time to be a wartime general. I'm looking at the next ten years as my horizon and you should too. This is the beginning of a new ten-year run and those who can add value and work with ingenuity will have the greatest advantage. Mindset, motivation massive action have never been more important. It's a great time to start a business. It's time for entrepreneurs to rise up and take up the opportunities.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We started analysing all our investees to see if they could offer the solutions needed in the coming months and years' ‘We are proactively trying to get ahead of what's going on' ‘What we do away from the cash is what we believe sets us apart and makes us special'   VALUABLE RESOURCES  Speed Mentor Podcast Gavan Wall website     ABOUT THE HOST  Welcome to the Speed Mentor Podcast.  Do you want success and abundance in your life?!  Do you want to hear how to achieve it?  Then you've come to the right place where the world's only Speed Mentor, Gavan Wall will mainline you with micro bite-sized chunks of inspiration fused with knowledge, built into a daily routine to help you deliver success.  After walking away, a decade ago from his gilded life as a leading Barrister and property investor, Gavan Wall started his entrepreneurial career in inauspicious circumstances as he lost everything in the property crash.   But he refused to give up, re-building a financial fortress from scratch, until now he leads multiple successful multi-million £ companies across FMCG, Franchise, Tech, Property and Mentoring.  He's the Speed Mentor and serial entrepreneur, who shares with you all the breadcrumbs of success and just as importantly the failures. If you listen you can avoid the potholes and learn to conquer your fear and live a life of success and abundance just like him.  But be warned, his message can be stark and will not be for those seeking shortcuts. If you're wanting to be told that the law of attraction will deliver success wrapped in a bow to your front door, then this Podcast isn't for you, as that's never going to happen! It's time to own your own sh#t, never blame others and take the massive action to create the attraction.  The opportunities and whitespace are everywhere. Gavan will help you get outside your comfort zone, connect with others, shed the scarcity mindset, set gorilla goals and achieve so much more.   If you want to make your ideas soar…then talk to the Wall!    CONTACT METHOD  Gavan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavan-wall-b828a56b/   Gavan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavanwall   Gavan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavanwall   Speed Mentor Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedMentor   Subscribe to Gavan Wall's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyfsl7Au5_tM7gKA_vuitw   Gavan Wall Official Website: www.gavanwall.com   Email him at success@gavanwall.com              See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Dose of Dan, Dan gives insights on how to think strategically and what benefits this can bring to your personal and business life. Listen closely

In this Dose of Dan, Dan gives insights on how to think strategically and what benefits this can bring to your personal and business life. Listen closely

Harry Hurst is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ Pipe, the startup that gives you control of your cash flow by giving you access to the full annual value of your monthly subscriptions, upfront. This month they announced their $6M seed round led by David Saks @ Craft and joined by Fika, Weekend Fund, Naval Ravikant and WorkLife Ventures to name a few. Prior to Pipe, Harry co-founded Skurt raising over $11M in the process before being acquired by Fair.com. Harry has also angel invested in the likes of BreathePod and Try.com.   In Today’s Episode We Discuss: How Harry made his way from the UK to founding one of Silicon Valley’s hottest SaaS startups with the founding of Pipe? How does Harry think about when is the right time for a startup to raise VC funding? How does Harry stress test the alignment between the founder and the VC/ Opposingly, when is the right time for a founder to take non-dilutive capital from Pipe instead? Pipe’s lending model is so centred around churn prediction, what does their churn analysis look like at Pipe? How does Harry think about the right way to structure churn post mortems? Why does Harry believe investing in customer success is far more important than customer acquisition?  How does Harry think about the importance of brand for enterprise startups today? Do you have to invest in it from Day 1? What mistakes does Harry see many founders make when it comes to investing in their early brand?       Harry’s 60 Second SaaStr: What does Harry know that he wishes he had known at the beginning? What does Harry believe is the hardest role to hire for today? Why? What does Harry believe that most around his disbelieve? If you would like to find out more about the show and the guests presented, you can follow us on Twitter here: Jason Lemkin Harry Stebbings SaaStr Harry Hurst

Know this: everyone doesn't think like you. Today, we discuss the need to start thinking strategically. Listen as we discuss how to strengthen your mind and understand how to use mental strategy to succeed. Don't forget to use our Amazon link to support the podcast by using our Amazon Shopping link! http://MichelleSpiva.com/Amz To send a message to the show: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message For Interviews, sponsorship, or coaching/consulting, please send inquires to: MichelleSpiva at gmail dot com (no solicitation-spam; *You do not have permission to add this email to any email list or autoresponder without knowledge or consent) _____________________________ Further support this podcast, please do so by using any of these methods: All your Amazon shopping: http://michellespiva.com/Amz Venmo: @MichelleSpiva1 CashApp: $MichelleSpiva PayPal: http://bit.ly/Donate2Michelle Patreon: https://Patreon.com/MichelleSpiva Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review. Follow Michelle here: Facebook: facebook.com/FollowMichelleSpiva Twitter: @mspiva IG: @MichelleSpiva Find out more about Michelle's alter-ego fiction writer side: Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2lIP6Om Facebook: facebook.com/MychalDanielsAuthor Twitter: @mychaldaniels IG: @MychalDaniels Website: MychalDaniels.com/connect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/support

The big ideas that lead to innovative business changes may seem to happen outside traditional structures, but it’s important for organisations to be strategic when it comes to setting the stage for innovation to occur. Accounting tech expert Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, offers up the key components that entities should consider to stay ahead of the innovation curve.

Thinking strategically about the food you put in your body --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-rich-life/support

Short but widely informative - training from a keynote speaking event we did for a room full of wide eyed healthcare administrators You brand is your baby, you want it to grow up with a happy and healthy lifestyle This episode will delight you with amazing ways you can strengthen your infrastructure and streamline your sales process For more great content check out our FREE strategy guides - full of video and articles that will help your businesshttps://clinicfix.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=click&utm_content=episode

An overwhelming majority of business owners don't have an MBA. In fact, these business owners have proven time and time again that you don't need an MBA to be successful.    The problem is many of these same business owners spend too much time fighting fires and not enough time working on the business.   The good news is you don’t need an MBA to think strategically about your business.    In this episode, Carey covers how to execute a 12-Month plan that will help you achieve your results faster.   Call it a strategy if you like, the simple format and structure Carey covers has been proven to work time and time again.   In fact, it’s the exact system Carey uses with clients.   If you’d like the full notes to this episode including slides and the template Carey references, email success@cypressresources.com.   Mention Strategy for a Non-MBA and we will get you the almost 10 page document to you ASAP.   Thanks for listing to the show and if you enjoyed this content, please share it and let us know with a 5-Start rating.

When it comes to your organization's leadership speaking, you have strategic resources in play and strategic values on the line. That makes a pretty good case for a speaking strategy. Here's how to take the first steps toward crafting one. Music: “Upbeat” by John Luc Hefferman. Used under a Creative Commons license. Photo: Hendrik Morkel on Unsplash

How to Think Strategically About Your Customer So That You Get More Sales by Sales Chat Show

Eddie Yoon is an author, speaker, and the founder of EddieWouldGrow.com. He spends his time consulting with businesses on how to analyze their opportunities and increase revenues as a result. If you’re interested in learning new strategies to grow your business, don’t miss this episode of The Entrepreneur of the Month podcast with Eddie Yoon and host Jamie Turner.

America’s #1 Growth Hacker, Katharine Halpin, discusses how to assess the strengths of your team members and get the most out of them. She also reveals how she helps her clients tap into the power of their thoughts to grow their business, and shares her methods for helping them think strategically.

Steve Garner is a seasoned tech innovator whose robust resume includes impressive work at Apple. In this interview you'll gain an insider perspective on how to use technology to improve business functions, customer problem solving, grow your business and so much more, including real-life and first-hand examples.

Michael Smith was the CEO of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ) from 2007 to 2015 following his retirement he remained an Adviser to the Board until July 2017.  He is the Chair of York Butter Factory (YBF) established in 2011.  YBF is the “destination point for innovation in Australia”.  He also holds the position of Senior Adviser Asia Practice at PwC. Prior to this he was President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Chairman, Hang Seng Bank Limited; Global Head of Commercial Banking for the HSBC Group; and Chairman, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad. He graduated with honours in Economic Sciences from City University London and in 2015 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from City University London.  In 2013 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne. He is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and an immediate past Member of the Australian Bankers' Association and Business Council of Australia.  He is a Member of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council, having previously served at its Executive Chairman, and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association.  He was formerly a Director of the Institute of International Finance, the International Monetary Conference and Member of the Shanghai Mayor's International Financial Advisory Council.  He is a Life Member of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and a Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007.

GPO Presents CEO in 10 with Julia Sloan.  Are you a strategic thinker?  Is your boss a strategic thinker?  Is the President a strategic thinker?  How does the military use strategic thinking?   Julia Sloan, who travels the world - Asia, the Middle East and Europe - consulting and speaking on strategic thinking, will help answer these questions.  In her new book, Learning to Think Strategically, Sloan presents a previously unexamined account of the relationship between strategic thinking and the learning process involved ? taking learning from the academic to the everyday. GPO is a leading search technology company that helps your national brand achieve top ranking on Google's organic search list driving more clicks, calls, and store visits. 

Learning to Think Strategically: Why is there a Surging Demand and Shrinking Supply of Strategic Thinkers? Show Guest: Dr. Julia Sloan Article after article and leader after leader pleads and ploys for innovative global strategists - not as a mere means of survival, but to compete! So where are these strategists and who are they? Dr. Julia Sloan declares that, "Successful strategy is always past tense" and if organizations have more than a hope and a prayer of remaining competitive. Dr. Sloans new book, Learning to Think Strategically hones in on just this very issue and provides insight into how successful strategists learn to think strategically.

Learning to Think Strategically: Why is there a Surging Demand and Shrinking Supply of Strategic Thinkers? Show Guest: Dr. Julia Sloan Article after article and leader after leader pleads and ploys for innovative global strategists - not as a mere means of survival, but to compete! So where are these strategists and who are they? Dr. Julia Sloan declares that, "Successful strategy is always past tense" and if organizations have more than a hope and a prayer of remaining competitive. Dr. Sloans new book, Learning to Think Strategically hones in on just this very issue and provides insight into how successful strategists learn to think strategically.

Professional panel moderator and high-stakes meeting facilitator Kristin Arnold shares some of the reasons why team leaders should take time to strategically think about their business.

Kathryn interviews leadership expert Julia Sloan PhD, author of “Learning to Think Strategically”. The absence of strategic thinkers is a resounding cry echoed around the globe by senior leaders in business, military and government. Dr. Sloan suggests most leaders are entrapped in an outdated, industrial-age mindset when it comes to the approach they use for developing strategic thinkers. Sloan teaches strategic thinking at Columbia University. Kathryn also interviews former bartender and leadership expert Helen Rothberg PhD, author of “The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender”. Leading an organization is knowing when to stir or shake things up, blend or serve neat. Dr. Rothberg trains Fortune 500 executives to startup entrepreneurs, based on the management and life lessons she learned from working as a bartender while getting her graduate degrees. Professor of Strategy at Marist College, Dr. Rothberg still makes a mean cocktail.

Kathryn interviews leadership expert Julia Sloan PhD, author of “Learning to Think Strategically”. The absence of strategic thinkers is a resounding cry echoed around the globe by senior leaders in business, military and government. Dr. Sloan suggests most leaders are entrapped in an outdated, industrial-age mindset when it comes to the approach they use for developing strategic thinkers. Sloan teaches strategic thinking at Columbia University. Kathryn also interviews former bartender and leadership expert Helen Rothberg PhD, author of “The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender”. Leading an organization is knowing when to stir or shake things up, blend or serve neat. Dr. Rothberg trains Fortune 500 executives to startup entrepreneurs, based on the management and life lessons she learned from working as a bartender while getting her graduate degrees. Professor of Strategy at Marist College, Dr. Rothberg still makes a mean cocktail.

Learning to Think Strategically with Dr. Julia Sloan Strategic thinking has become a core competency for business leaders globally. Overused and under-defined, the term is often used interchangeably with other strategic management terms. This textbook delineates and defines strategic thinking as a conceptual cognitive capability, focusing on the nonlinear, divergent, and informal nature of strategic thinking. In this third edition of a popular text, the author provides an unconventional definition and model for strategic thinking based on critical theory. This research-based book introduces the concept as the foundation of business strategy that is distinct from strategic planning and strategic implementation. New features, including executive summaries and key critical reflective questions, along with new and updated figures, make the book vital reading for MBA, leadership development, and executive education students. The practical nature of this book also makes it valuable for business and policy executives, managers, and emerging leaders. For more information visit: http://sloaninternationalconsulting.com/ ***************************************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services, visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html

Listen in as Leadership Keynote Speaker Lakeisha McKnight shares the importance of thinking strategically and big.

Dush is the President and CEO of The Net Momentum, working with Yanik Silver to bring back Underground Online Seminar, an iconic industry event after a lapse of 2 years. He is an expert is affiliate marketing and general management. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.  Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Dush is the President and CEO of The Net Momentum, working with Yanik Silver to bring back Underground Online Seminar, an iconic industry event after a lapse of 2 years. He is an expert is affiliate marketing and general management. Inside this FREE “First Millionaire Manifesto”, J V reveals the seven steps to seven figures and how to put more money in the bank, enjoy a richly rewarding life, and make a big difference. Subscribe in ITunes Like this Podcast? Help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Watch this FREE Video to discover the Secrets to getting in your zone, achieving fast results, and building a high-profit conscious business.  Conscious Millionaire Podcast: On his free podcast, Monday through Friday, J V interviews top successful entrepreneurs and business owners who reveal their business solutions and business opportunities on topics such as: conscious business, social entrepreneurship, business online marketing, internet business solutions, internet marketing, team building and culture, goal setting, how to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and developing a high-profit business plan that will change lives and the world.

Episode 013 of The Project Management Show features Greg Githens, one of PMI's most senior and popular instructors, bringing a pragmatic approach and enthusiastic style to his students and audiences.   He specializes in strategic program management issues; strategic thinking, strategic initiatives, program management, and customer-driven innovation. In taking his courses, you'll learn that “the most important tool is the one between your ears.” You'll learn why experts approach problem solving differently than do novices. Greg challenges all of his students to absorb the material and make a productive difference to their organizations.   Greg is the co-author of Successful Project Management (4th edition), a senior contributing editor to Visions magazine, a blogger, the author of 50 articles on improving organizational performance, and he has been a featured speaker at PMI congresses, PMI chapters, The Management Roundtable, and elsewhere. He holds a master's degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University (USA) and a master's degree from Miami University (USA). He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. This episode is sponsored by Bravo Reporting Systems

Think Strategically & About Issues Larger Than Yourself - Challenging Legal Careers in the Military - A #LawSchoolInsider interview with retired Brigadier General and Professor of Law at WMU Cooley Law School, Michael McDaniel

Note: this episode is available to listen to in the player above, on iTunes and Stitcher. 9 Different Things to Help You Blog Smart ProBlogger is designed to help bloggers reach their potential along with how to monetize and build a sustainable blog, but I am also interested in blogs that change people’s lives. Today’s show is a continuation of episode 102 where I talked about how many bloggers start out blogging from the heart while others have a strategic, clinical formula. The last podcast told the story of two bloggers who took these very different approaches. Both were ready to give up because neither approach tends to work alone. You have to blog with heart and have a strategy for success. In the last episode I suggested 7 ways to add heart and soul to your blog, and today I’m going to suggest 9 different ways to be strategic with your blogging. In Today’s Episode 9 Different Ways to Be Strategic with Your Blogging If you want your blog to be a business - treat it as one, change your mindset and treat your blog as a business today Have goals - If you don’t know what you are aiming for you won’t get far, define what success means to you, write down your goals then use as a filter for what you do Be strategic about your reader - do some work to understand who your reader is and what their needs, challenges, and dreams are, create an avatar as in episode 33 Know about your brand - What do you want your brand to be, define what you want people to say about you when you are not in the room Develop an editorial strategy - Don’t just write whatever pops into your head, put some strategy behind your content Define the change you are trying to bring about and map out the strategy What type of content will your readers respond to, think strategically about what mediums get the best response Think strategically about the length and frequency of content Experiment, learn and adapt Think about marketing - move beyond the build it and they will come strategy Where are your potential readers gathering? How can you participate in those places? What new technologies are they using, adapt your approach. What type of content do you need to create to attract these readers and get them to share. Check out episode 34 on shareable content. Hooks - How will you get them to connect and keep coming back. Find a hook to get your readers to come back. Ask them to subscribe, (for us email lists are always #1) and find secondary points of connection. Keep in mind what comes after they subscribe, find a process to lead them through Monetization - How are you going to make your blog sustainable? Research available strategies, I give a money map in episode 37 that lists a whole bunch of different ways to monetize. Building something of your own is a good option. Diversifying is a good strategy. Constantly be experimenting, tweaking and evolving - Run constant experiments on all of these different areas. These strategies may sound overwhelming, but just pick one area to focus on. Goal setting or branding can be great methods for kicking off your blog strategy. Then move on to the editorial strategy, or marketing, or whatever you need to fill in the gaps. Further Resources on Strategic Blogging Combined with Blogging from the Heart Episode 102: How to Blog from the Heart Episode 100: 10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Blogging Episode 33: 2 Questions to Ask to Help You Find Readers for Your Blog Episode 34: 2 Types of Content that Help You to Find Readers for Your Blog Episode 37: Grow Traffic to Your Blog Through Guest Posting and Creating Content for Other Blogs, Forums, Media and Events Full Transcript Expand to view full transcript Compress to smaller transcript view Hi there and welcome to episode 103 of the ProBlogger podcast.

Today's 5 minute Talk Business With Howard podcast with business expert and CEO advisor, Howard Lewinter, to improve and grow your business is: Business Leaders Need To Think Strategically For Success.

Strategic thinking is the strategic part of a game, of a financial plan, of a business decision, and even a social interaction is the part that comes before you make a move. It's all of the steps leading up to the final execution.  

Do you want your employees to think like you do and make decisions just like you or even better than you? There are situations when documenting a step-by-step procedure might not be the best option, instead you have to come up with rules, policies or guidelines which will help your employees to think strategically and […] The post How to Get Your Employee to Think Strategically and Make Decisions Like or Better Than You! – with Tim Francis appeared first on SweetProcess.