As I sit in my office, surrounded by written and printed quotes and notes of Dr. Brene Brown, I'm reminded of the profound impact her research has had on my evolvement as a leader. Having read her books multiple times, I've taken her definition of a leader to heart, and a printed version proudly hangs on my bulletin board:

"Leader: Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and who has the courage to develop that potential."

~Brene Brown

This mantra resonates deeply with me, especially in my role as a business advisor and operational specialist for small businesses. It's not just about building and managing operations; it's about fostering growth, both for individuals and the company as a whole.

For me, effective leadership goes hand in hand with implementing solid processes and systems. A well-designed operational system, tailored to accommodate the varied workstyles of my team, empowers them to reach their highest potential and deliver exceptional results for our clients. It's about lifting all boats, ensuring that everyone thrives in a supportive environment.

Start with the End in Mind

But to establish such a system, we must first lay down the foundational blocks of change management. One crucial step is creating a "safe container" for our team—a space where rules are established to foster open communication and idea-sharing. Much like the rules for groups on social media platforms, these guidelines ensure that everyone feels safe to express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. When trust is broken, addressing the issue and reaffirming the rules is essential to maintaining a healthy dynamic within the team. It also gives you high credibility as a leader. It shows you care about the health of the group.

Begin here!

However, before we can build this safe container, we need to define our business's core values. These values serve as our guiding principles, embedded in our business strategy and reiterated in every staff meeting. By living these values, both internally and externally, we cultivate authenticity in our brand identity, earning the trust and loyalty of our customers.

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With core values and a safe container in place, we lay the groundwork for building trust within our teams—THE cornerstone of our company culture. When everyone is aligned with our values and understands the boundaries for engagement, we can begin building trust one small action at a time. Leaders need to be patient here...and forgiving of small indiscretions...as learning takes time and habit.

Once these 3 main ingredients to your company strategy plan are in place and well-practiced, then executing change management-even at the highest level- becomes a breeze. Each team member becomes a leader in their own right, propelling the business forward and discovering their highest potential.

The tool that makes this easy

Enter StrategyX—a powerful strategy execution tool that integrates all these elements into a cohesive framework by aligning everyone on the team and holding our business operations accountable to our goals,. Daily guidance via the StrategyX Digital Manager makes it easy to stay with your strategy plan and accelerate growth and scalability. It's the glue that ensures we stay focused on our objectives and add value every step of the way.

See it in action

For business owners and teams committed to collaborative growth, StrategyX is a game-changer. It empowers us to turn our vision into reality, one strategic move at a time.

If you're ready to elevate your business to new heights, schedule a demo or learn more about StrategyX today.

Together, let's lead with courage, nurture excellence, and enjoy a journey of transformative growth.