69. What's Your Company's Strategic No?
What’s Inside
Your Strategic No
Love/Neutral/Can't Stand
The power to choose is a gift.
In business, as in life, a Strategic No opens the Possibility of YES.
It may look like:
Yes, I will lead a Scout Troop.
No, I will not serve on the PTA.
Yes, I will focus on professional services businesses and non-profits navigating the challenges of growth.
No, I will not try to serve everyone.
What’s your company's Strategic No?
Define your vision of success & then build your business around it.
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Define success and your go-to market plan.
Clarify what you want to achieve over the next year.
Determine what you need to do in the next 90 days.
2. Love/Neutral/Can’t Stand
To carry the Strategic No into operations try this exercise.
On a daily basis –
What activities do I love doing?
Where am I neutral?
What can’t I stand?
Doing what we love (Zone of Genuis) generates energy, creativity, and impact.
For activities that sap our energy, consider four options:
Jettison – Is it actually needed? Can my business do without it?
Hire – Does it make sense to hire for this work?
Outsource – Can I bring on transactional support to get the job done?
Training – Do my team or I need training to implement effectively?
Invest the time today to create the future business you want.
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3. Ways to Work Together in 2025
Here are some ways we can partner in these rapidly changing times.
Leadership Offsite: One day offsite to define your growth strategy & priorities, clarify your go-to market plan, and improve your team's communication. (Learn More)
Strategic Executive Advisor: Embed strategic advisory services within your C-Suite. Strategic services are tailored to meet your company’s unique needs. (Learn More)
As always, thanks for reading.
To your strategic success,
Susan
