Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Improve Performance, Provoke Thought, Think Critically.

You are constantly striving to improve.  You are looking for practical tips you can apply to your daily work that will impact your performance.  You are looking for advice from professionals who do the work. You want to engage with professionals who have been in your shoes.

Be the Founder that can clearly articulate the problem your company solves.

Be the Sales Professional that your customers want to work with.

Be the Learning Professional who can deliver your solution in the context of the business.

The Find My Catalyst Podcast is published weekly.  We take listener questions at @catalystsale on twitter or hello@catalystsale.com via email.

Topics discussed - Revenue Operations, Customer Success, Goal Setting & Execution, Mindset, Performance, B2B Sales, Sales Training, Product Market Fit, Growth, Hiring, Recruitment, Sales Process, Business Acumen, Startups, Leadership.

  1. All Episodes
  2. Simplify - Eliminate before you Accelerate

Simplify - Eliminate before you Accelerate

Jun 30, 2024

Mike Simmons is a business consultant and founder who specializes in helping organizations streamline their processes to achieve better results. With a focus on decision-making and communication, Mike provides actionable insights on how to eliminate unnecessary steps to accelerate progress.

Three Key Quotes from Mike Simmons

  1. "The most common mistake with communication is believing that it actually occurred." - Jody Mayberry
  2. "Start with a couple of questions. Validate understanding. Confirm that you've heard it properly."
  3. "Apply the right tool in the right place to create leverage and accelerate speed to impact."

In this episode, Mike Simmons discusses the importance of eliminating unnecessary steps before accelerating progress in business. He emphasizes effective communication, proper decision-making tools, and the need to validate understanding. By organizing information and applying the right tools, organizations can improve efficiency and achieve better outcomes.

Five Key Takeaways

  1. Effective Communication

    • Validate understanding to avoid miscommunication.
    • Ask questions to confirm the message was received correctly.
    • Identify and involve the right people to solve specific challenges.

  2. Organizing Information

    • Break down tasks into manageable clusters.
    • Prioritize steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
    • Use collaborative tools to gather and organize data.

  3. Decision-Making Tools

    • Use a two-by-two matrix to reduce blind spots and improve decisions.
    • Implement a hexagon framework for problem-solving.
    • Apply a simple square model for communication challenges.

  4. Eliminating Before Accelerating

    • Identify unnecessary steps that hinder progress.
    • Focus on the most critical tasks first.
    • Use the right tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

  5. Adapting to Challenges

    • Be prepared to face and overcome adversity.
    • Stay committed to your goals despite difficulties.
    • Continuously evaluate and adjust your strategies for better results.

These takeaways, rooted in the theme of finding a catalyst, provide practical steps to improve communication, decision-making, and overall business processes. By eliminating unnecessary steps and applying the right tools, organizations can accelerate their path to success.

https://findmycatalyst.com/speaking