Ep 26 - Seth Godin - Stuck in Stale Strategy? Seeing Systems Which Hold You Back
Most leaders and strategists think they’re making bold moves, but in reality, they’re trapped in invisible systems that dictate their decisions. In this powerful conversation, Seth Godin exposes how systems shape our thinking, why most companies fail to see them, and what it takes to break free and build real strategy. 📌 If you’ve ever felt like your strategic planning sessions miss the bigger picture, this episode is for you. We discuss the blind spots that keep leaders from adapting, the hidden forces behind great (and failed) strategies, and how to help your organization see what it’s been missing. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most companies don’t recognize the systems they’re trapped in ✅ The shocking mistake that cost Yahoo billions—and what you can learn from it ✅ How to guide leaders to see their own strategic blind spots ✅ Why logical arguments fail—and how to use stories to drive real change 🎧 Listen now and transform the way you approach strategy! Want further resources on systems thinking in strategy? I opened up a NotebookLM-page - https://strategyconf.fwconsulting.com/resources-ep-26-with-seth-godin-strategy-and-systems/. YouTube Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: Why Systems Thinking Matters 2:00 - The Invisible Systems That Control Your Decisions 5:00 - The Danger of Ignoring Systemic Change (Yahoo vs. Google) 9:00 - How Companies Get Stuck in Old Ways of Thinking 12:00 - Walmart’s Smart Decision to Delay Competing with Amazon 16:00 - Why Traditional Strategy Tools Are Failing You 20:00 - How to Help Leaders See Their Own System Blind Spots 25:00 - The Power of Storytelling in Strategy 31:00 - The Role of Emotion in Driving Change 37:00 - Breaking Free: How to Build Strategy That Actually Works 41:00 - Final Insights & How to Apply This to Your Work
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