Rockefeller Taught Me About Strategic Planning | LAYC 95

Seasoned Women Serious Business

Isabel Alexander continues the mini-series on strategic planning, spotlighting fundamental elements crucial for SMEs and solopreneurs.

1. Foundational Core Values:

- Your business's cornerstone lies in its core values.

- Aligning decisions with personal values ensures ease and confidence.

- Imperative for fostering loyalty in teams, attracting clients, and selecting dedicated suppliers.

2. Significance of Purpose and Mission:

- Crafting a purposeful mission and vision is paramount.

- Values are the driving force behind the 'Why' and 'Who' of your business.

- Ignite inspiration in teams, partners, customers, and suppliers by aligning actions with values.

3. BHAGs Unveiled (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals):

- BHAGs are audacious, visionary goals deeply rooted in core values.

- Long-term aspirations that both challenge and inspire.

- Vital for constructing a strategic plan encompassing short-term, mid-term, and long-range goals.

4. Actionable Reflections:

- Reflect on core values and their pervasive impact on the organization.

- Develop a purposeful mission and vision intricately aligned with values.

- Embrace BHAGs to set in motion visionary and exhilarating long-term goals.

About the Host:

Isabel Alexander

Your Next Business Strategist and Transformation Catalyst

Isabel Alexander's journey from modest beginnings to global recognition epitomizes entrepreneurial resilience and innovation. With over five decades of experience spanning diverse industries, she has become a driving force in shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Noteworthy accomplishments include founding a multimillion-dollar global chemical wholesale business and earning accolades such as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

As a mentor and advocate, Isabel empowers women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Lift As You Climb Movement and podcasts, guiding them from startup to maturity. Serving as Chief Encore Officer of The Encore Catalyst, she dedicates herself to coaching and educating emerging entrepreneurs. Her involvement in organizations like RenegadesReinventing.com and Femme on Fire underscores her commitment to leadership and business development.

Additionally, Isabel's advisory roles with government bodies and trade associations, such as Chair of the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters, highlight her influence in shaping trade policies and fostering international relations.

Driven by her mantra, "Lift As You Climb," Isabel embodies the ethos of mutual growth and empowerment. With dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, she values her extensive family and embraces global connections through travel and professional engagements. Isabel Alexander's narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how visionary leadership and strategic advising can drive global entrepreneurship and economic independence forward.

Founder:

The Encore Catalyst Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/TheEncoreCatalyst )

and

Chief Encore Officer, The Encore Catalyst (www.theencorecatalyst.com) – an accelerator for feminine wisdom, influence, and impact.

also

Author & Speaker ‘Who Am I Now? – Feminine Wisdom Unmasked Uncensored’ https://whoaminowbook.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelannalexander/

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