In order to be born, you needed:
2 parents
4 grandparents
8 great-grandparents
16 second great-grandparents
32 third great-grandparents
64 fourth great-grandparents
128 fifth great-grandparents
256 sixth great-grandparents
512 seventh great-grandparents
1,024 eighth great-grandparents
2,048 ninth great-grandparents
For you to be born today from 12 previous generations, you needed a total of 4.094 ancestors over the last 400 years
Pause for a second and really think about this…
How many hardships did they survive?
How many silent battles did they fight?
How many tears did they wipe away?
How many moments of joy did they celebrate?
How many love stories began so that yours could one day exist?
How many dreams for a better future were whispered into the dark?
All of it…
just so you could be here, alive, in this moment
If you wake up with no desire to do anything, you didn't lose motivation. You lost meaning.
Here's how the Japanese restore inner drive in 72 hours:
4 Rules 👇
90% of companies fail to hit their targets.
So what makes the top 10% succeed?
The answer is straightforward:
Identify and implement the key drivers of success.
A powerful tool for this is:
The Pyramid of Organizational Development, developed by Dr. Flamholtz.
It’s grounded in empirical research and highlights:
6 critical factors for long-term performance and financial success.
The 6 Key Factors:
1. Markets
Define and understand the right market:
Your target customers.
2. Products & Services
Create offerings that meet the needs of your chosen market.
3. Resource Management
Secure and develop resources for today and tomorrow:
People, equipment, facilities, finances.
4. Operational Systems
Set up systems for day-to-day functions:
Accounting, production, marketing, HR, logistics.
5. Management Systems
Develop structures and processes for long-term success:
Strategy planning, leadership, performance management.
6. Corporate Culture
Shape values, beliefs, and norms that guide behavior and decision-making across the organization.
These factors rest on a solid foundation:
Your business concept, mission, and overall strategy.
Maximize effectiveness and long-term success by addressing all six areas.
P.S. Is your organization fully aligned for success?
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Coaching or mentoring?
Understand the distinction:
Both fuel development,
But they do so in very different ways.
Sharing valuable perspectives from Timothy Timur Tiryaki, PhD:
A) Coaching creates autonomy.
It focuses on:
Prompting self-reflection,
Posing thoughtful questions,
Allowing individuals to arrive at their own conclusions.
It strengthens ownership and deeper thinking.
B) Mentoring transfers wisdom.
It focuses on:
Personal stories,
Hard-earned lessons,
Helping others navigate routes you’ve already taken.
What links the two?
Empathy. Attention. Trust. Purpose.
But what truly matters:
In a complicated world, guidance alone isn’t enough.
We need people who think strategically and lead strategically.
That means supporting others to:
Not only develop, but to lead with intention and influence.
How to practice strategic leadership:
1. Start by stepping back
See the full landscape before focusing on the specifics.
2. Question assumptions
Don’t take the status quo for granted. Ask why it’s there.
3. Focus on leverage
Invest energy where it creates the greatest impact, not just fast results.
4. Communicate with clarity
A strategy only works if it’s understood. Keep it clear and simple.
5. Think in sequences
Strategy is movement. Plan two or three steps ahead.
The future calls for leaders who:
Can coach, mentor, and think strategically.
That’s where meaningful change begins.
P.S. Are you developing in the right direction?
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90% of companies fail at strategy execution.
So how does the top 10% get it right?
Here’s a powerful framework worth knowing:
The Strategy Pyramid, by Wendy McGuiness (2011).
It breaks strategy and execution into 9 pillars,
Grouped into 3 levels: Purpose, Strategy, Execution.
A) Purpose
1. Mission
Clarifies why the company exists.
Your core reason for being in business.
2. Values
Define principles that guide behavior and decisions.
The foundation of culture and ethics.
3. Vision
Describes the future you are building.
Clear direction. Real inspiration.
B) Strategy
4. Strategic Intent
Sets the overarching goals.
What success looks like and how to pursue it.
5. Drivers
Identifies what truly creates advantage.
Growth, innovation, efficiency, customer value.
6. Enablers
The capabilities that make strategy executable.
People. Capital. Systems. Technology.
C) Execution
7. Targets & Initiatives
Translate strategy into action.
Specific. Measurable. Aligned.
8. Performance Indicators
Track what matters.
KPIs that show progress and impact.
9. Strategy Map
Makes strategy visible and understandable.
Ensures alignment across the organization.
Together, this framework helps leaders to:
A) Define a clear purpose
B) Build a focused strategy
C) Execute with discipline
Every pillar matters.
Neglect one and the pyramid weakens.
P.S. Are you paying enough attention to your strategy?
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NEWS
On July sales& looming tax raids
Warmer weather& series of sporting events lifted retail sales last month but retailers said return to growth “barely touched the sides” & [@the_brc] warned mooted higher taxes would lead to shop closures& job losses.
https://t.co/8zH6w86Vty
73% of adults are living with symptoms of gut issues.
An unhealthy gut can lead to chronic disease and poor mental health.
I struggled with gut issues for years before discovering this simple 6 step plan to fix it:
You might not know it, but magnesium plays a crucial role in the body!
🤔 How to know if your deficient?
• Fatigue or muscle weakness
• Muscle cramps and twitches
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Tremors or muscle jerks
• Anxiety, nervousness, irritability
• Trouble sleeping, insomnia
What foods you should eat?
• Flax, pumpkin, and chia seeds
• Wildcrafted Sea moss
• Burro bananas
Richest in magnesium are no other than pumpkin seeds,
having 130% of DV in only 100g!
Which Magnesium is best for u?
Citrate if you have :
• Trouble sleeping
• Irregular heart rhythms
• Upset stomach or diarrhea.
❗️DON’T take citrate if you have kidney problems!
Threonate if you want :
• Better Memory and learning
• Improved Mood
• Less Depression
• More muscle strength
❗️DON’T take magnesium threonate if you have stomach ulcers or are allergic to shellfish.
ICIS has just published the annual ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors ranking, and we are grateful to once again lead the field. Read the full feature here: https://t.co/NLsqlSx4u2
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Moving forward. Since 1874. 🎉 Started as an egg wholesale business, we now are the world market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution. Brenntag turns 150, and we will celebrate throughout 2024. Learn more about this milestone: https://t.co/Fn1JeEXDjC #Brenntag150
15 steps to protect your focus (my deep work routine):
1. Turn off your phone
2. Reduce multitasking
3. Practice mindfulness and meditate
4. Get more sleep
5. Focus on the present moment
6. Take breaks
7. Connect with nature
8. Train your brain
9. Exercise daily
10. Eat well
11. Listen to music
12. Set a daily priority
13. Use a timer
14. Have fun
15. Have an exciting mission