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Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires and have no time for big-picture thinking? This happens to the best of us! But without strategic conversations, non-profit organizations and social entrepreneurs can miss out on incredible opportunities to grow and make a greater impact. Here's the good news: Strategic conversations aren't just pie-in-the-sky brainstorming. They're a powerful tool. 💥 Let's spark some conversation! Here's a taste of what I've been asking my clients lately: "𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚? 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚? 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚?" This powerful question helps paint a vivid picture of your organization's ultimate impact. "Less is often more. What is one thing to stop/pause to help move forward on a bigger scale?" Taking a step back to re-evaluate priorities can unlock tremendous growth potential. Strategic conversations are a game-changer. Stay tuned for the next post, where we'll delve deeper into how to ignite them within your organization! #NonProfitStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #GetUnstuck

The importance of situational awareness! 🏃♀️💦🐘💨👀 Whether your are admiring the scenery or implementing your marketing strategy, it is important to be aware of things happening around you. It could mean the difference between success or failure in your strategy implementation. It could also mean you could avoid being stomped by a raging bull elephant. What say you, fellow entrepreneurs and acolytes of Truth? 🤸♀️➿️💥🐭🔮🏃♂️💨👀💦 I am Stephen Tan, and I write about #leadership, #management and #fundraising. 👀 my latest posts here: https://lnkd.in/g7j29kqU 🙋 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gPAgBfaT #entrepreneurship | #people | #relationships | #strategy | #motivation | #mindfulness | #mentalhealth | #humour #LBFAlumni

It's February 29th, a date that only appears every four years! Fortunately, the next All Call isn't 4 years away! It's happening in a week at 5pm EST. This event is a great opportunity for small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs nationwide to come together, share insights, and collaborate. Mark your calendars and join us for this interactive session! Visit https://lnkd.in/e8qGi8R6 for more details. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Perform a regular SWOT analysis for your biz

Meant for more? 🤔 Do you feel like there's more out there for you but don't know where to begin? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves stuck in the daydreaming phase, unsure of how to take action. But the first step is recognizing that there's more and deciding to take action. Are you thinking about transforming your business, starting a non-profit, or reinventing the way you work? The possibilities are endless, but the first question is always the hardest: "Where do I begin?" To unstick ourselves, we need to focus less on the "how" and more on the "who." 🚀Who do you need to become to make this happen? What habits, fears, or old strategies do you need to let go of to step into a more empowered version of yourself? 🚀Who will help you along this path? Success isn't a solo journey. It's about finding mentors, coaches, or colleagues who've walked this path before you or who bring skills to the table that complement yours. Taking this path isn't just about achieving goals; it's about transforming your whole approach. It's about aligning who you are with what you do in ways that resonate deeply and feel like YOU (aka alignment.) Ready to explore what lies beyond the itch for more? Let's connect and discover together. I'm here to help light that path for you. #transformation #expansion #growth #leader #meantformore #entrepreneur #reinvention #stepone #onestep

💥𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲! 💥 Get practical tips, powerful insights, and a monthly dose of inspiration straight to your inbox—designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs. Plus, every edition includes a handpicked quote to fuel your motivation! ➡️ Sign up here and let’s spark something amazing together! https://lnkd.in/eibc3tXS What’s one topic you'd love to see featured? #MonthlySpark #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #PositiveChange

Situational awareness 💩💨🙊🫣 Whether it involves navigating obstacles or launching a new initiative in the market, it is important to know what's happening around you. Don't get distracted by the things that don't matter, and focus on what's in front of you or what's critical to the mission. What say you, fellow pontificators of Truth? 🤸♂️➿️💥🔮👀💦 I am Stephen Tan, and I write about #leadership, #management and #fundraising. 👀 my latest posts here: https://lnkd.in/g7j29kqU 🙋 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gPAgBfaT #entrepreneurship | #people | #work | #strategy | #mentalhealth | #mindfulness | #safety | #humour #LBFAlumni | #skyhightower Volume on! 📣

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@ IBM, In Software and Services Sales, I did not lobby hard/loud enough to my leadership the importance of developing situational awareness and competitive intelligence or a battle card around our key competitors. We won the SW deal, the go-live went well, the customer signed off the implementation, and joined our reference program. The customer is paying their annual Software and Subscription bill, we can place the account in "set it and forget it" YOY mode. This video below reminds me of what happens when you have an existing base of clients and you sleep on your competitors. You forget to build in "intruder alerts" to detect if you are being encroached upon. Everyone in the company is laser focused on the new shiny object under development which will secure new business while nobody is watching the perimeter of the Vehicle (existing client) or the market shifts. The competition is quietly stalking, walking up, and approaching the Vehicle and before you know it, you are placed in checkmate. You are surprised to hear that several clients who were early adopters of IBM's WMS/DOM are migrating over to Manhattan Associates. I worked at the Kellogg Company in the 80's and 90's and ordered a copy of this book for myself and our CEO, Dr. Gary Costley. We were always #1 in market share with record dividends. Success can often lead to failure. Source: The Icarus Paradox and how to keep flying https://lnkd.in/eWufTZPX

Part 3 Are you leaning into your purpose? Piecing together the basics of a business jigsaw this week with a series of short videos for Social Entrepreneurs - this is part 3 What is it that you are always drawn to without realising? Is it central to your business? It was a few years ago now that  I spent some time really drawn to assisting others that were misrepresented, in need of an ally, champion or support. I did not pay attention to what I needed for my business and missed all my targets. I was distracted by my cause for that week but I felt fulfilled. I realised that this needed to be foundational to my business and I reviewed and rebuilt around this finding and made it central. Now all things have come together beautifully with supporting others in this way as the core. It is pointless building a business that is not connected to your true purpose - it's like a part of you is missing WATCH MY VIDEO for more Are you leaning into your purpose? Do you know what it is? How did you find it? Questions for reflection today Reach out if you need assistance realigning or Join my events here:- https://lnkd.in/esUKe5fT Have a fabulous Wednesday!  ******************************* Specialising in business for social & public interest causes I distribute #TonisFairyDust #thoughtleadership on #OrganisationalDevelopment #Compassionateleadership #DEIB for Change. I also #mentor Start Up #socialentrepreneurs & Leaders in this area of business. You can join my events here