Welcome to Episode 99 of the Lift As You Climb podcast with Isabel Alexander. In this episode, Isabel reflects on the past five or six episodes dedicated to strategic planning. She shares personal examples of the results, experiences, and memorable moments from implementing strategic planning in her business journey.
**Key Points:**
1. Team Ownership: Isabel highlights the significant impact of inviting her team to take ownership and participate in creating, implementing, and measuring the strategic plan. This approach fostered shared growth and contributed to substantial business success.
2. Daily Stand-Up and Rhythm: Learn how implementing a daily stand-up meeting and quarterly themes created a rhythm of celebration and engagement within the team. Isabel shares her experiences with these practices and how they contributed to team cohesion and energy.
3. Celebration Rituals: Isabel emphasizes the importance of celebrating milestones and achievements, both big and small. She shares how quarterly celebrations, annual retreats, and themed events were crucial in maintaining enthusiasm and motivation.
4. Mind the Gap and the Gain: Isabel recommends reading "The Gap and the Gain" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The book emphasizes the importance of looking back at achievements and celebrating the gains instead of dwelling on the gap between goals.
Recommended Reads:
- Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish
- Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
- The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Stay Tuned:
Isabel wraps up the episode with a teaser for Episode 100, promising an exciting close to 2023 and a look forward to an empowering new year of success and growth.
About the Host:
Isabel Alexander
Your Next Business Strategist and Transformation Catalyst
Isabel Alexander's journey from modest beginnings to global recognition epitomizes entrepreneurial resilience and innovation. With over five decades of experience spanning diverse industries, she has become a driving force in shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Noteworthy accomplishments include founding a multimillion-dollar global chemical wholesale business and earning accolades such as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
As a mentor and advocate, Isabel empowers women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Lift As You Climb Movement and podcasts, guiding them from startup to maturity. Serving as Chief Encore Officer of The Encore Catalyst, she dedicates herself to coaching and educating emerging entrepreneurs. Her involvement in organizations like RenegadesReinventing.com and Femme on Fire underscores her commitment to leadership and business development.
Additionally, Isabel's advisory roles with government bodies and trade associations, such as Chair of the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters, highlight her influence in shaping trade policies and fostering international relations.
Driven by her mantra, "Lift As You Climb," Isabel embodies the ethos of mutual growth and empowerment. With dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, she values her extensive family and embraces global connections through travel and professional engagements. Isabel Alexander's narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how visionary leadership and strategic advising can drive global entrepreneurship and economic independence forward.
Founder:
The Encore Catalyst Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/TheEncoreCatalyst )
and
Chief Encore Officer, The Encore Catalyst (www.theencorecatalyst.com) – an accelerator for feminine wisdom,
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