The US political system has changed again and while the controversy rages on, the garden is starting to look ever rosier for U.S entrepreneurs.
But where does that leave us entrepreneurs in the UK? It won’t work to put our faith in politics alone, as regardless of political affiliation, nobody is picking up on a hopeful vibe emanating from number 10. However, history teaches us that with each age – Golden or Dark – there have been winners and losers and it’s those that have the ability to think outside the box that stay on the right side of history!
As entrepreneurs in the UK, the challenge we face is to know how to deliver in a whirlwind of imperfection. Simply put, we need to know how to focus on growth and a bright future even when the present looks a bit grim. And the great thing is that when we learn to see things from a different perspective, change is inevitable.
So what happens when you become an agent of change?
Elevating others will become your purpose
A purpose-led business is more than a lifestyle one. It is built to elevate many people by enabling each client to create their impact in the marketplace and take entire sectors to a fresh level. Entrepreneurs in the UK can have a profound effect on society, by creating opportunities.
Starting with your own vision means you aren’t taking someone else’s
Leaving a company and stealing their clients and then claiming to be a visionary isn’t the best way to start. Unfortunately, this is common practice, but ultimately it shows zero depth and time will reveal it. The world is smaller than you think!
You become more than “left” or “right”
It’s hard in a supercharged world not to get caught up in the politics of the moment. However, it’s worth remembering that people say one thing one moment and quite the opposite the next. Our role as business leaders is to expand and increase our businesses so that they can have a transformational impact.
You become a hope dealer
A purposeful business creates hope. Hope to change the future today. Optimism is what this world needs more than ever. Whether it is to reach the Moon, Mars or even greatness itself, positivity should be a priority in our communications. There are enough negative voices out there, but the currency of purpose is hope.
You’ll discover the power of disagreement
Much is said about agreeing to disagree, but to be a change maker you have to disagree with the status quo. True pioneers find a way in spite of everything. For example, they’ll overcome dyslexia to become authors by finding the right tools to make it happen.
You’ll embrace a global view
Although the media might like to proclaim that we are still the greatest country on earth, life in The United Kingdom has lately been suffering from a lack of strong leadership. You’d be forgiven for thinking that we are fairly dysfunctional and uninspired. We are known more for what we are against than for what we celebrate.
A rounded, intelligent view requires many different minds, cultures and insights. Collective intelligence around a clear vision is both powerful and nation changing. “Rebel Ideas”, a book by Matthew Syed that I was reading recently, explores this idea and highlights the power of diverse thinking against the backdrop of a common goal.
Reading books offline will help you to avoid wrong thinking
Buy books. Much of the content we consume is presented to us through algorithms, whereas books enable us to seek different viewpoints and look back into history rather than repeat mistakes.
JFK attributed the aversion of the Cuban Missile Crisis to reading a book on World War 1 called The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman which said that regular and direct communication can avert larger crises.
In a world that wants to fast forward, information is coming at us at a rate of knots with a tide of uncited and unchecked AI. That said, we have heard history is written by the winners and that is one reason why reading is a priority! If we don’t learn lessons from the past we revert to making selfish pursuits a priority and we miss out on greatness.
2025 is your year to come out of the blocks with optimism by surrounding yourself with like-hearted and like-minded people.
This year, why not make progress with champions and those that dare to get it done? With HUM4NS, Di9ital and the wonderful team of creatives at Cre8ion, we can offer you hope, help and heart!
If you want to build a brave, new, changed world and meet people that are crazy enough to help you, why not reach out, DM me and I’ll be happy to show you your next, best step!