![]() That is earned but in a pinch, you might have to take a chance!ĩ. Not everyone get’s the same info, access, and level of responsibility. ![]() But maybe if you arm your competition or even ones who you don’t think are on your side with a little bit of information, perhaps enough to either sway them to your cause or to plant seeds of Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (Also known as FUD), you can use it to your advantage? To that end, arm appropriately. So what do you do? Leave your prisoner to die or possibly even go on the side of the enemy OR arm him and make him fight for you? “Arm him!” she said. Lady Caetlyn had taken a prisoner and on her way back to her castle her envoy was ambushed. Embrace your mistakes, learn from them and move on!Ĩ. Let me tell you, your business mistakes, will teach you more and enable you to develop better strategies more than any text book you have read, or any guru you have listened to, lecture you have heard or any piece of paper you have earned. You will make mistakes in business as you do anywhere else. Each lesson makes us better.” Syrio– All those things they don’t teach you in business school. Besides, there is room for more than a couple players in this business game.ħ. If your business is or offers something of extreme value, it will happen organically. It’s a surefire way to destroy your business in the process. Know your foe, but don’t spin your wheels trying to destroy them. Any more than that is diverting well deserved energy, attention and resources from your own business and strategy. Know what their strengths and weaknesses are, what they are up to, who they are wooing. It is important to be AWARE of your competition. “There is no honor in beating a fallen foe.” Jon Snow followed with “ Know your foe.” From Ser Rodrick – I don’t think we really have “enemies” in business but we do have competition. ![]() Focus on delighting the customer, every day, all the time. While customers are not to be considered lesser or “common”, at the end of the day, as long as your customers are happy, they need not be distracted with internal issues. It is no matter to them whether the high lords play their game of thrones so long as they are left in peace.” Ser Jorah – There are some things that matter and some that do not. “The common people pray for rain, healthy children, and a summer that never ends. As long as people are involved in business, it will always be personal.ĥ. Oh… and Business by the way, IS personal. This is team building and team motivation 101. It’s easier to ask people to go to bat for you if they know you as a human being and trust in what you say and stand for. Surround yourself with people you trust and who trust you. Don’t ask them to die for a stranger.” Eddard Stark to his son Robb – If you are leading a team, are remotely influential or desire to lead, than you must connect with people on a personal level. Oh the thought of status quo…>shudder<<.Ĥ. Not bad options if you choose to Fly if you ask me. But if you don’t do it… you will never know… and if you do, you will either succeed or learn. Fly or Die.” Said by a crow in Bran’s dream. Feel the fear…and do it anyway…unless it’s a really bad idea…but that is why you trust your gut, to keep you focused and on track.ģ. In business recognizing that twinge of discomfort as a tool to signal that action needs to be taken is very valuable in your business toolbox. – It’s that first sign of discomfort that will either make you stand up for something, stand up to someone and take a stand. “A man can only be brave when he is afraid.” Replied his father Eddard Stark. “ Can a man choose to be brave if he is afraid?” Bran Stark to his father. Another thing, while I totally subscribe to the focus & knock it out of the park (rinse and repeat, 2 goto 1) strategy, I would add is that there are many castles out there… no need to choose just one.Ģ. Oh and btw, don’t put all your eggs in one basket…have a plan b, c, d. I interpret this to mean be open to and aware of other ideas, options, and different ways and means to whatever your end game is. – There are many paths to reach your goals. “Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.” Jon Snow. ![]() 10 Business Strategy Lessons – Game of Thrones Styleġ. Many want the throne and have their own reasons to claim it but when I read a little between the lines there are some pretty good business strategy lessons in there. You can expect battles won and lost, love beautiful and forbidden, triumph and tragedy, conflict and alliances and so much more. I’ve read all of the books (No spoilers here, PROMISE!) and recently caved to start watching the series. Some of you may know that I’ve developed a not so mild obsession with the Game of Thrones series.
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