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@GKWCC #CEOP2P: Some of us were brought up thinking if it is a “touchy-feely” thing then it cannot be measured.

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2013

The @GKWCC #P2P series of thought tweets contains ideas, quotes, & suggestions provided by local business leaders at "CEO Peer-to-Peer" group meetings, sponsored by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of the thought tweets: to help local business leaders and to promote the sharing of business thoughts.

The thoughts expressed are not opinions of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce...they are opinions of local business leaders who are Chamber members and participate in the Chamber's CEO P2P program.

Thought Tweet #659

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2013

Thought Tweet #659 Entrepreneurs have an innate talent: moving back and forth between narrow and wide focus...identifying opportunities.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

I have talked with many successful entrepreneurs who possess this innate talent. Many of these talented entrepreneurs work in our Waterloo area. This innate 'focus-talent' provides them the ability to see problems & opportunities before others see them.

Because of their innate Focus BrainSmart, it is accurate to say these entrepreneurs see things that are invisible to most people. 

They see problems before others see them. Sometimes this is interpreted as pessimism. It isn't pessimism. It's better-than-most vision.

These entrepreneurs also see opportunities before others see them. Sometimes this is seen as maverick. If it is maverick then maverick is a really good thing because it opens the doors for innovation and insight...and injection of value for clients.

When this valuable talent is not recognized by employers...well, that's a common cause of successful entrepreneurial start-ups.

When should business leaders seek "outside help"?

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2013

When should business leaders seek "outside help"?

When I use the words "outside help" I mean help from mentors, coaches, consultants, etc.

Business leaders should seek "outside help" when 3 conditions are met:

  1. The leader identifies a situation that must change.
  2. The leaders is ready to accept "outside" opinions, which will expand options for future action and, perhaps, test the thickness of the leader's skin, &
  3. The leader is ready to embrace changes...including some small personal adjustments.

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Leaders' Thoughts | Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Seeking Simple! | Succession

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