Why Strategy Isn't the First Step in Business Growth

Send us Fan Mail Everyone says to start with strategy — figure out where you're going, then build the plan. But there's a problem: the people creating the strategy are part of the system they're trying to fix. In this episode, we explore why leadership development has to come before — and continue alongside — strategic planning. — Why "start with strategy" is incomplete advice — How self-awareness changes the strategy you create — The problem with generic core values — Why strategic anchors should reflect who leaders actually are — How leadership shapes the quality of the strategic conversation — Why trust is the multiplier behind execution — The caveat: leadership doesn't have to be "finished" first — The real first question every leader should ask If you're planning your next strategy session or wondering why your last one didn't stick this episode will change how you approach it. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJmGx8fVzSc 🎧Listen here: https://kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast 🚀Direct Download: Why Strategy Isn't the First Step in Business Growth ✨Stay Connected with Kristina: 🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/ 🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 🌐 Visit kristinascmitt.ca to learn more and work with Kristina. #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #StrategicPlanning #Leadership #SmallBusinessGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #TrustInLeadership ✨Stay Connected with Kristina: 🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca 📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ 💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ 🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/  ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.  👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97 📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation: https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful...