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Let’s face it – leading a business in the face of uncertainty has always required courage. But the constant torrent of outside forces we face now, with extraordinary tariffs heading the list, requires even more courage. This environment isn’t just uncertain; it’s volatile and complex. And all this can be exhausting when so much is at stake.
So what’s next for your company? It all depends on how you look at your situation. While it’s critical to pivot and use adaptive “outside-in thinking,” there can also be hidden opportunities for growth embedded in the chaos. That’s why it’s also critical to think in terms of transformation. It’s what we call visionary “inside-out thinking.”
In this week’s Quick Take, we discuss how over-relying upon pivoting and adapting can put your company at extra risk. We share how balancing both outside-in thinking with inside-out thinking can enable you and your company to keep growing under the most extreme business conditions as well as under everyday conditions. We share a few ideas for what this could look like and also discuss three practical ways you can start pairing “outside-in thinking” with “inside-out thinking,” beginning right where you are today.
“We don’t just need to react faster — we need to think differently. It’s about pairing adaptive thinking with visionary thinking” — Pam Harper
This week on Growth Igniters Radio:
- How over-relying on pivoting and adaptive “outside-in” thinking can create extra risk for your company
- How pairing adaptive “outside-in thinking” with transformational, visionary “inside-out thinking” can expand your ability to spot hidden opportunities under any conditions
- Three immediately useful ways to apply these two types of thinking to create more options for creating new value – starting right where you are now
Related Resources:
- Listen to our conversation about the power of reaching out for broader perspectives: “Burst Decision-Making Bubbles to Accelerate Growth“
- Learn more about Pam’s keynote address at Pam Harper Speaks
Contact Us if you have any questions or would like to discuss how we might help you and your leadership team discover hidden opportunities for growth.
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