The Growth Leader – Volume 1
We hope you’re Planning, Growing & Succeeding!
Hello! And welcome to the inaugural edition of “The Growth Leader”, a newsletter series we are very excited to launch here at 4Front®. Our goal is to make this a regular newsletter that becomes your go-to resource for insights and guidance on all things business, growth, and much more.
At 4Front, our purpose is clear: to help you Plan, Grow, and Succeed. Through this newsletter series we will be dedicated to curating valuable content that empowers you to expand and scale your business efficiently, effectively and with less drama. Expect to find a rich selection of materials in our newsletters, ranging from book and audiobook suggestions, to articles, video clips and other intriguing finds; all aimed at driving your growth, both personally & professionally.
So, without further ado, let’s hop right into it…
Discovering your Why
What businesses do doesn’t matter as much as WHY they do it. Why are some people and
organisations more inventive, pioneering and successful than others? And why are they able to repeat their success again and again?
In his seminal book, Start with Why Simon Sinek analyses leaders like Martin Luther King Jr and Steve Jobs and discovers that they all think in the same way – they all started with why.
Why do we do what we do? Why do we exist? Learning to ask these questions can unlock the secret to inspirational business. Sinek explains what it truly takes to lead and inspire and how anyone can learn how to do it. Check out the TED Talk that was the precursor to his book, and that launched him into the stratosphere.
Benjamin Franklin’s Timeboxing Calendar
Getting ‘…all the things…’ done is stressful and can be very hard to accomplish – and whilst we won’t attempt to offer the silver bullet, we thought the below may help. It is an illustration of Benjamin Franklin’s daily routine, which serves as a straightforward example of a concept known as timeboxing.
Timeboxing is often recognised as one of the most effective productivity techniques, and Franklin’s schedule is a testament to its simplicity and effectiveness.
Franklin divided his day into six distinct blocks:
Getting ready for the day: shower, breakfast, personal study, and prepare for work (3 hours)
Morning work (4 hours)
Review of current projects and to eat lunch (2 hours)
Afternoon work (4 hours)
Dinner and rest and wrapping up the day (4 hours)
Sleep (7 hours)
This routine is not only simple but also well-organised and achievable. On a reflective note, the schedule also highlights Franklin’s daily self-inquiry. Each day, he posed two questions to himself:
- “What good shall I do today?”
- “What good have I done today?”
These questions underline the importance of purpose and reflection in one’s daily life. Give it a try and let us know the results. It may not lead you to becoming Ambassador to France, but it might just help you shift that dreaded procrastination a little easier.
One Trick to Improve Team Cohesion
Working within a team that lacks unity can be challenging. Very challenging.
A valuable tool you could use for enhancing team unity is based on a concept that identifies five primary barriers to team cohesion. Pat Lencioni’s outlines these as the Five Dysfunctions of a Team as follows:
- Lack of trust
- Fear of conflict
- Insufficient commitment
- Shunning accountability
- Neglecting results
And… that’s a wrap! Thank you for taking the time to read our inaugural edition of “The Growth Leader” newsletter. We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you more insights in the future. If you liked what you read, chances are someone you know might too, so please feel free to pass it on – it would most appreciated.
Until next time, keep Planning, Growing & Succeeding!
Let’s build a future you can look forward to. Call us at (07) 3875 9888 or visit www.4front.net.au to get started today.