34. When You Find Swing
1. BLUF
The Boys in the Boat was my favorite summer read.
It provides countless parallels to running a successful business.
Just like in rowing, you achieve your goals when you find swing.
2. The Boys in The Boat
The Boys in the Boat was my favorite summer read.
It chronicles the life of Joe Rantz and the University of Washington crew team who won gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
It is a story of tragedy, hope, and triumph.
The author describes “swing” as something that “feels like poetry.”
It's when all eight oarsmen row in perfect unison, and nothing is out of sync.
George Pocock, the great philosopher of rowing said,
“Therein lies the secret of successful crews: Their swing makes the work of propelling the shell a delight.”
“Swing” is often indescribable, but when it happens, you know it.
3. Finding Swing
In business, as in rowing, finding “swing” is critical to success.
It’s when…
Everyone is moving in the same direction.
The team operates as one.
There is hard work but also joy.
Performance skyrockets.
To find swing you…
Define success and what you value most
Align your business around a shared vision
Follow through to achieve your goals
Enter the Strategy Made Simple Method.
It breaks down your 50k-foot vision into actionable steps to drive success.
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4. Application
So, what does it look like for your business?
How are you aligning your business around a shared vision?
Have you found “swing?”
What is one thing you can do today to drive greater clarity?
If you want to break through to the next level in your business, send me a message, and we'll arrange a 15-min call to see if I can help.
To your success,
Susan
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