Making the Possible Probable – the Responses
Posted by Dr. Earl R. Smith II in Personal Growth, Questions, tags: adviser, advisory board, angel investor, board of directors, CEO, chairman, coaching, consulting, director, Executive Coaching, Governance, investing, investor, Leadership, leadership assessment, leadership coaching, leadership development, leadership styles, Life Coaching, management assessment, non-profit, nonprofit, Personal Growth, spirituality, turnaround, Turnaround Management, Venture CapitalDr. Earl R. Smith II
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A major part of my coaching engagements is focused on helping clients turn the possible into the probable. It is hard and sometimes very frustrating work. But when we succeed – when the light finally go on – the ‘eureka’ moment can be life changing.
I’ve written an article about some of my experiences. http://www.dr-smith.info/making-the-possible-probable/ I am interested in your experiences. How did you change the possible into the probable? What helped you through the process? How would you help others do the same?
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Dr. Smith is a proven senior executive, successful entrepreneur, published author and public speaker. He serves on boards of directors and advisory boards or as a strategic adviser to CEOs. Dr. Smith specializes in turnaround management, strategic planning, leadership development and executive coaching. He also works as an executive and/or life coach in the areas of personal growth and spirituality. He is the author of Amazing Pace: Turbo-charged Business Development – a book that shows how Advisory Boards can dramatically increase revenue. Dr. Smith is also the author of Dream Walk: Parables for the Living – a book of Raven Tales and exploration.
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HBVinc.comBruce Carpenter wrote:
Dr. Smith:
We find “making the possible, probable” is frequently a part of many of our engagements, particularly with early stage companies who are often faced with many challenges that sometimes may appear almost overwhelming. These challenges frequently include scare resources, competition, lack of brand recognition, and yes – also critical management skills in some areas.
Often making the possible probable for these entrepreneurs includes “doing more with less”. A key to achieving this efficiency or productivity is focus. We work hard with these clients to identify the most critical success factors and what is truly required to make a difference and achieve desired results quickly. Focus on the important, focus where you can make a difference, and focus with a laser like intensity on results not just effort.
Bruce Carpenter
Principal, Harbour Bridge Ventures
http://www.HBVinc.com
Bruce, I agree that ‘quiet time’ is essential for fostering innovation. Sometimes that means meditation at other times it might mean participating in activities that do not directly relate to the challenges at hand. Many of my best ideas come from unrelated experiences. One of the measures of a good innovator is that ideas are taken from one area and applied to another. Dr. Smith
Bruce Johansson wrote:
I believe an essential factor is the absolute ruthless allocation of focussed undistracted time to understanding the task at hand to the point that you understand all elements that impact on and which are impacted by the task so you know it thoroughly and instinctively, as well you know your best friend. Only then can you apply the same discipline going forward to take on the task
Bart-Jan, The journey from possible to probable is the mark of good leadership. Dr. Smith
Bart-Jan Mathot wrote:
I have never done this, so I can share no experience on this, but many times I have made the probable possible and quite successful too.