Intangibles account for 90% of the business valuation in S&P 500 according to a study done in 2021. In 1975, it was 17%. Building, enhancing Intangibles in business creates long-term value. How do businesses do that, in a conscious way? Thinking long-term, thinking beyond ROI for every decision we make, focusing beyond the quarterly numbers, […]
Storytelling is a powerful communication tool for leaders. It captures attention, evokes emotions, simplifies complex concepts making them relatable, builds connection, and enhances engagement. Storytelling is a learnable skill. Storytelling is a versatile tool that enhances leadership effectiveness significantly – it can be used in a variety of situations to communicate, inspire, influence, and drive
40% Rule (David Goggins) propounds that when your mind tells you you’re done, you’re exhausted, and can’t go any further, you’re only 40% done. You still have 60% left in your tank. It highlights that perceived limits are psychological; by pushing past that mental barrier, one could access significant quantum of untapped potential. The 40%
Operating Rhythm is an outcome of the business structure, policies, processes, and activities an organisation follows across levels. When designed and executed well, it sets clear expectations from each role, lays down appropriate processes, measures, including frequent reviews at different levels, aligning business operations with the organisation’s vision, goals, values and strategic priorities. Creating and
‘Whatever you feed grows, whatever you starve dies’ – Anonymous. Holds true for corporate Culture Building too. As Leaders we need to be conscious of what we encourage, and what we discourage – for both play a part in Culture Building. Our culture is characterised by what we do, and what we don’t do. Creating
A Leader’s Respect for Time plays a significant role in shaping how others in the Business approach time – be it being on-time for the meetings or meeting internal deadlines or completing a project in-time. Being on time for meetings, appointments or meeting the deadlines that one commits, is in a way respecting everyone’s time.
Simplifying helps; especially those Scaling-up. Simplifying the strategy provides clarity to the Team. Simplifying communication delivers clarity to Customers and all stakeholders. Simplifying execution inspires the Team – helps them execute smoother, faster, and with excellence. Embracing a Simplifying mindset is the key – when integrated into the business approach, Simplifying can be a game-changer!
Scaling-up businesses constantly require leadership and execution skills that are outside their current realm of affairs. It’s essential therefore to keep a close watch over the skills, competencies and profiles that are needed to deliver evolving roles and business needs. Filling right roles with right people is critical – either by grooming, equipping existing people
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A sense of urgency is essential for a business to achieve its goals. It allows for faster decision-making and implementation of plans, which leads to quicker achievement of intended outcomes. However, acting with a sense of urgency is different from acting in haste. The sense of urgency is a mindset that can be learned and
Every year businesses make sales plans, business budgets, operational plans, OKRs, and so on – normally focused for an year. Scaling-up businesses need to work on plans, budgets, measures, and reviews that go for periods beyond 12 months too, for building growth. These could be matters such as preparing to enter new geographies, product /