01/16/2024

Eight Keys to the Art of Spotting Shifts in Opportunities Before Others

How to see around corners in business

The ultimate compliment that any business leader can get is that they can "see around corners." This is a statement that they are willing and able to project market and technology turns, not just straight-line innovations. They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrary to conventional market research.

Elon Musk with Tesla and SpaceX may be the most recognized example of this phenomenon, but others often mentioned include Richard Branson (Virgin Group), Joe Costello (Cadence Design), and Howard Schultz (Starbucks). Most of you could suggest one more, but not many.

Seeing around corners does not mean closing your eyes and jumping into the unknown. We can all point to the casualties from that approach. Great business professionals seem to all exhibit a common set of attributes that go well beyond the basic skills required to be a renowned leader.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.