Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger: Here Are 20 Skills Growth Minded Leaders Need to Master

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I hope this message finds you well and thriving as we dive deeper into the opportunities of 2024.

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???? This weekend I visited Hanoi, Vietnam. From its rich cultural heritage to the bustling street food scene and business opportunities, every moment was a reminder of the invaluable insights waiting to be discovered beyond our familiar horizons. Unlocking them is not easy, but it usually starts by opening new conversations with strangers (yes, it is the biggest success hack ever!) and listening to real stories and unique perspectives.

With ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties, many businesses are reevaluating their reliance on China as the primary manufacturing hub. Vietnam actually stands out as a favourable alternative due to its strategic location, improving infrastructure, and relatively low labor costs.

???? Now I’m already in Bangkok and here is my reminder to all visionary leaders: Exploring new countries, and reading history is always valuable and trending. I want to encourage you all to develop your own perspective, and discover your own truth. I’ll do my best to share my truth with you.

Actually, Thought Leadership is the name of the game online today. We are living in an attention economy where company brands are not that interesting anymore. Instead, Founder-led marketing is booming, but? 90% of CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Executives are either struggling with content production or totally missing out.

Therefore, I am also trying to take my game to the next level in 2024 with the help of new content partners from Thailand. Stay tuned, and in the meanwhile...

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Get Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger.

I have spent thousands of hours in business planning meetings, developing ideal 5 year roadmaps, and predicting the market and customer moves. It is important, but turning those plans in to action, going from 0 to 1, is still the most difficult thing in leadership.

Is the solution about working harder, or working smarter?

The fact that even a small action is triggering change, is often overlooked.

Strategy execution is the heartbeat that moves people and organisations towards their goals. Just like the iconic Daft Punk anthem suggests, successful execution demands efforts that are harder, better, faster, and stronger.

For CEOs navigating this corporate disco dance, working smarter is the key to success.

Execute with Confidence

I have been intensively thinking about it for the last 2 years, and here is my take on what is essential for growth minded business leaders.

Personal Leadership (Goal: Execute with Confidence):

• Sports: Understanding the importance of physical health and its impact on mental well-being and performance.
• Nutrition: Knowledge of nutrition principles to maintain optimal health and energy levels.
• Recovery: Strategies for managing stress, recuperating, and maintaining resilience.
• Learning: Continuous improvement and adaptability through active learning and skill development.
• Managing Time: Efficiently allocating time and resources to maximize productivity and effectiveness.

Strategic Leadership (Goal: Sustainable Profitable Growth):

• Vision: Developing a clear and inspiring vision for the organization's future direction and success.
• Values: Establishing and upholding core values that guide decision-making and organisational culture.
• Methods: Implementing effective strategies and approaches to achieve sustainable growth objectives.
• Obstacles: Identifying and addressing challenges and barriers that may hinder progress towards growth.
• Measures: Establishing key performance indicators and metrics to track progress and evaluate the success of growth initiatives.

Marketing Leadership (Goal: Create Winning Position):

• Brand Story: Crafting a compelling narrative that communicates the brand's values and resonates with the target audience.
• Channels: Identifying and utilising the most effective marketing channels to reach and engage with the target audience.
• Content System: Developing a systematic approach to creating and distributing content that aligns with brand objectives.
• Public Relations: Managing relationships with the media and stakeholders to enhance brand reputation and visibility.
• AI Strategy: Incorporating artificial intelligence technologies to optimise marketing strategies and gain a competitive edge.

Sales Leadership (Goal: Predictable Revenue):

• Customer Focus: Understanding customer needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions and experiences.
• Product & Pricing: Developing competitive products/services and pricing strategies to maximise revenue.
• Building Pipeline: Generating and nurturing a consistent flow of leads and new opportunities.
• Closing Deals: Mastering negotiation, deal velocity, and persuasion skills to successfully close sales.
• Coaching Sales Team: Providing guidance, personal support, and development opportunities to sales teams to improve performance and achieve revenue targets.

And now few coaching questions:

?? How would you rate yourself (from 0-100) in these areas?

?? What happens if you don't pay attention to these skills?

?? What is one thing you can do today to improve?

Sweet symphony of success

In addition to these 20 relevant skills, I will share more about the actual Grand Method to create your next personal breakthrough in life or in business in my future posts, or 1:1 with my customers.

Let's us embrace change with new grit — smarter, better, faster, and stronger execution. The promise of greatness lies in execution, and the opportunity to shape a future is for the bold and brave leaders.

What are you going to learn and execute this week?

Best regards,

Mika

"A leader with a growth mindset sees opportunities for their team, even during times of crisis. They don't curl up in a corner believing all efforts have been wasted and they don't look for anyone to blame. Instead, they make every effort to accelerate their team's growth to overcome any business challenge." - Growth Institute

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