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The theme of our recent Dealer Retreat was the Wizard of Oz \u2013 Courage to Grow. I know what you are thinking, how can a 1939 movie classic be the business tale of 2018? The answer is found in the five points that are the key take-aways, if you choose to follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City.<\/p>\n
Embrace and value the journey<\/b><\/p>\n
In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends embark on an incredible journey. As a business owner, you are also on an incredible journey. The challenges and victories on the journey are a part of your story, tell it every chance you get. The reason for this is that stories stick with people and have an impact on how they perceive the brand, your culture and whether they want to be a part of your journey.<\/p>\n
Realize that things aren\u2019t always what they seem<\/b><\/p>\n
Dorothy and her friends are stunned when they discover that the Wizard was far from the powerful figure that they had expected him to be. Likewise, the stumbling blocks that your business faces may not be what you think they are. Solutions to business challenges seldom lie in looking at them through the same lens as you have always done. Innovation, creativity, and fundamental changes (yes you might need to change) may be necessary for your business to grow. Those things that seem to be great challenges may not be what they seem when approached in a new way with a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be cowardly<\/b><\/p>\n
Success in business comes from being courageous not cowardly like the lion. One must be courageous enough to search for new opportunities, even if it means a big departure from how you have done business in the past. In business, we are unfortunately, occasionally, subjected to naysayers \u2013 people who don\u2019t get us, try to bring our spirit down, and bring us back to \u201creality.\u201d It isn\u2019t easy to find the courage to overcome all of this, but the alternative is to manage from fear. Fear destroys one\u2019s opportunity for growth. Courage is one of the most important assets to have in a business.<\/p>\n
Have a heart<\/b><\/p>\n
The Tin Man lacked a heart, which is another way of saying that he lacked the energy, emotion and inspiration to lead his life in the way that he wanted. Business is all about energy and it flows down. As a leader, you must find a way to build a culture that engages people with energetic enthusiasm. Employees who feel heard, valued and respected work with much more enthusiasm and energy than those who don\u2019t. They are also more likely to stick around because they love where they work.<\/p>\n
Embrace the fact that brainpower matters<\/b><\/p>\n
Take it from the Scarecrow \u2013 it takes work to become smarter. Developing the brains to drive change in your business means committing to continually upgrading your own skills. As a business leader, developing new perspectives, awareness, and resources through coaching, training, and leadership development can help.<\/p>\n
So, think yellow brick road, then embrace the journey. Along the path, do not be afraid to challenge yourself to look at your business in new ways. Innovative growth and positive change only come to those who have the skills, energy, and courage to improve themselves and do things differently. As business owners we are constantly going through peaks and valleys \u2013 having our good days and bad ones. And with every one of these, there\u2019s a new witch along the road. Decide if you will let the witch be wicked or be Glinda the witch of opportunity.<\/p>\n
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