A Leading Strategy Expert Shares Five Excuses People Use to Avoid Doing Strategy, and The One Reason You Can’t Do Without It Roger Martin has consulted with more CEOs on strategy than perhaps anyone, and shares the 5 reasons he hears the most why they refuse to do strategy: 1. Tough leaders act, they don't talk 2. They're obsessed with "execution" 3. They "don't have time" for strategy 4. Misquoting Peter Drucker's "culture vs. strategy" 5. Misunderstanding Henry Mintzberg's "Emergent Strategy" Let's dig into each: No Strategy Excuse #1: Strategy is for people who prefer to talk in meetings than act. Tough leaders take action and don’t need strategy – they just get things done. ("GSD") But are they doing the right things...? No Strategy Excuse #2: The mistaken idea that "execution" is somehow "better" than strategy – that just randomly "executing" will somehow achieve results. The truth is, you _always_ have a strategy: Because strategy is _what you're actually doing_, _not_ what you _say you do_. No Strategy Excuse #3: "No time" for strategy. Perhaps it's someone in the AI space who's rapidly trying to distinguish their ability to create LLMs "Our business and our environment is moving so fast, we don’t have time for strategy" As if thinking wasn't important... No Strategy Excuse #4: Misquoting Peter Drucker. Many people uncomfortable with strategy like to quote Drucker's “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Unfortunately, Drucker never said it But that doesn't keep people from continuing to misquote him. No Strategy Excuse #5: Misinterpreting Henry Mintzberg’s concept of “Emergent Strategy.” He never said don't make any choices – he said make them, but don’t stick rigidly to them as conditions change. You need to be clear on your "What Would Have to Be True?" conditions And the One Reason you can’t do without strategy? Too many companies invest in "me too" strategies by copying the market leader, not realizing they'll never catch up All they do is burn through their cash. Strategy is their only opportunity to invest and "leapfrog" the leader. Strategy, especially using Roger Martin's "Playing to Win" framework, can be simple, effective, and accessible Every day, I go upstream & curate insights on the end-to-end flow from idea to customer value delivery. Follow me to increase your effectiveness through strategy.
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🎯 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫? 🚀 As a leader, you’re constantly presented with opportunities to steer your company or team in the right direction. 🌟 From the big, game-changing decisions to the smaller, day-to-day ones, the impact of your choices resonates across the entire organization. But here’s the challenge: how often do we stop and ask ourselves, “𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?” 🤔 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝑰𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 💪 . Let’s be clear, making your best shot doesn’t mean making a perfect decision every time. Perfection is not the goal, growth and progress are. 💪 Sometimes the best decision for the day might be taking a risk, exploring a new opportunity, or even admitting when something isn’t working. Leaders often face pressure to appear infallible, but the best leaders know that being open to change, learning from failure, and trusting your instincts is where real growth happens. 🌱 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑫𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑰𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕? ✅ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Are you using all the resources, data, and information available to you? The best decisions are grounded in facts and analysis, not just gut feelings. 📊 ✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭: Have you consulted with your team, or are you making decisions in isolation? Great leaders value the insights and expertise of those around them. 🙌 ✅ 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Are you making decisions that benefit the long-term growth and stability of the business, or are you focused only on short-term gains? True leadership involves thinking ahead. 🔮 ✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Sometimes the best decision is the one that feels uncomfortable. Leaders who take bold, calculated risks are the ones who often push their organizations to the next level. 🚀 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 & 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔. Business isn’t static. What worked yesterday might not work today, and that’s why every decision you make has to be treated like it’s your best shot for the moment. Leaders who remain flexible, thoughtful, and focused on the big picture are the ones who consistently make the right calls. 📈 So ask yourself: 𝑨𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚? Whether it’s an important business decision or a small adjustment, every choice you make shapes the future of your business and the people around you. 🌍 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚. #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #DecisionMaking #GrowthMindset #BestShot #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship #Success #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #BusinessLeaders #BoldLeadership #VisionaryLeadership #Leaders
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Hi beautiful people, It's really been a while here. Let me quickly open your eyes to: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Understanding the Rules of Expectation in Professional Settings: Dear amazing friends, just like the popular saying that "Expectation is the breeding ground for success." In the world of business, "it's amazing to know that what you prospect, you expect" and that's why people/clients are pleased when they get more than they anticipated from you and they are disappointed when they do not receive what they expect; so go above and beyond what is expected to gain the influence advantage over your clients, customers, your business and your industry at large. The thing is, expectations shapes our professional interactions and can be the difference between success and disappointment. But what are the ‘rules’ that govern expectations? Here are a few to consider: • Under Promise and then over deliver • Don't be too quick to raise the bar; deal with every situation in a sensible manner and order. • Clarity is Key: Clearly define what is expected from each stakeholder. Ambiguity leads to confusion and unmet goals. • Consistency Matters: Consistent behavior and policies reinforce trust and ensure that expectations are understood and met. • Communication is Crucial: Regularly communicate expectations to avoid misunderstandings and align efforts with desired outcomes. • Feedback Fuels Improvement: Provide timely feedback to adjust expectations and encourage growth. • Realistic Goals: Set achievable expectations to maintain motivation and prevent burnout. By adhering to these rules, we can foster a culture of reliability and excellence. For aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, MD/CEOs, transformational leaders, managers and professionals you must understand the power of this phrase "ALWAYS UNDER PROMISE AND OVER DELIVER" Do not make a promise you can't keep, it will undermine your value! Set your stage for success by managing expectations effectively! ©️Amusa Emmanuel Enitan #leadership #businesscoaching #executivecoaching #businessintelligence #managementconsulting #rulesofexpectations #ProfessionalGrowth #success #Expectationmanagement
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What qualities make a successful CEO? While it can vary, certain traits are universally admired and sought after when recruiting a new CEO. This article from Industry Leaders Magazine has outlined the following qualities that they believe qualities that distinguish outstanding CEOs: ➡️ Planner: Visionaries at their core, these leaders possess an uncanny ability to forecast the future, ensuring the company's direction aligns with upcoming opportunities and challenges. ➡️ They lead from the front: True leadership is about setting the pace and embodying the values you want to see in your team. It's about being the first to face challenges head-on. ➡️ Good financial acumen: Understanding the numbers is crucial. A successful CEO doesn't need to be a financial wizard but should grasp key financial concepts to drive value and make informed decisions. ➡️ Decision maker: Time waits for no one, especially in business. Effective CEOs make tough calls confidently and take responsibility for the outcomes. ➡️ Active communicator: Open lines of communication build trust and foster a healthy organisational culture. It's vital for CEOs to connect, share, and inspire across all levels. ➡️ Reliability: Trust is the cornerstone of leadership. CEOs must demonstrate consistency in their actions and decisions to maintain credibility. ➡️ Teamwork: Collaboration breeds innovation. A CEO who values input from different levels within the organisation can unlock new avenues for growth and success. ➡️ Respectability: Beyond skills, the character of a CEO plays a pivotal role in forming meaningful connections with stakeholders and leading with integrity. Do these traits resonate with your view of effective leadership? What qualities do you value most in a CEO? P.S. For those of you currently looking to hire transformational leaders for your business, I'd love to chat. At Beecher Reagan, we're experts in connecting visionary executives with organisations poised for impactful growth. Feel free to message me directly if you'd like to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eXZ3CnJQ #ExecutiveSearch #CEO #Leadership #BusinessGrowth
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7moYou mentioned the potential of local LLMs to democratize generative AI solutions for SMBs while preserving data privacy, a critical aspect in today's digital landscape. This aligns with the growing demand for accessible yet secure AI technologies. However, ensuring the efficacy and security of such solutions amidst evolving cyber threats remains a challenge. How do you envision integrating robust cybersecurity measures into local LLM deployments to mitigate risks and foster widespread adoption among SMBs, particularly in industries with stringent data privacy regulations?