Strategy. For several years the strategy adopted by many small businesses and even individuals has been, to put it bluntly, survival! With a new year and a renewed sense of optimism it is now time to revisit your strategies and develop action plans that see you grow and create an even bigger future. As the old saying goes — “if you want to be big, you have to think big!” So redefine your big dream and create a written plan as to how you will change, grow, create new opportunities and measure new progress.

You also will want to identify what new tools, skills, and team mates you may need to make this happen. Take advantage of the new optimism and make it happen. Help us all to lead.

“Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change. They motivate and inspire others to go in the right direction and they, along with everyone else, sacrifice to get there.” - John Kotter

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