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Wellfleet Beachside Chats
Geopolitical Uncertainty is Here to Stay – Are You Ready?
Welcome to Beachside Chats, where business strategy meets innovation, and every conversation is a step toward unlocking your full potential. I'm your host, Stephen Webster - strategic growth coach and performance enthusiast. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply someone driven to grow, this is the place for actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you get 1% better every day. Today, we'll be diving into “Geopolitical Uncertainty is Here to Stay – Are You Ready?” so let's dive in.
Key Takeaways:
1. Make Decisions with Scenario Planning, Not Guesswork
a. Uncertainty doesn’t mean stopping—it means preparing for multiple possible futures.
b. Try This: Use best-case, worst-case, and most-likely-case frameworks to make confident decisions.
2. 2. Strengthen Your Supply Chain & Risk Management
a. Know your vulnerabilities before they become crises.
b. Try This: Audit your supplier dependencies, currency exposure, and market risks to create contingency plans.
3. 3. Play Offense When Others Retreat
a. Market downturns create openings—for acquisitions, hiring top talent, and capturing market share.
b. Try This: Look for growth opportunities competitors are too cautious to take.
Quote of the Day:
“Uncertainty is where the greatest opportunities lie—if you’re willing to act.”
Today’s Oyster Shot: 🦪
Identify one geopolitical risk in your business – and create a proactive strategy to address it. 🙌
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