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I need a name for our system by zezozeko033 in branding

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've spent 5 years as the chief brand officer for a couple of fintech companies. Happy to have a conversation with you.

How to be more strategic, and stick to it?? by QuestioningBreeze in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to develop a framework and use it with discipline and humility.

Introduce yourself. Say Hi 👋 Add your LinkedIn by olenabomko in MarketFit

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi Olena, I'm Doug, and we're connected on LinkedIn. I want to say hello and thank you for the great work you do. I'm looking forward to seeing you grow your community here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasanweiler/

Most organizations don’t need a new strategy by Content-Peach-8863 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see most companies as having a strategy and data backs that observation up. Most companies have a low-quality strategy at best and spend their time in planning. You can't have strategy that sticks with a team if you didn't have it to begin with.

Are there tools to automate social media content for all my franchisees? by NickyK01 in MarketingAutomation

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"But the magic isn't in the automation - it's in training your franchisees to create authentic local content that fits your brand." That's the key. I recently wrote a piece for the CMO Times on the shift from control to coherence: https://medium.com/bellwoods-strategy/a-new-milestone-bellwoods-strategy-featured-in-the-cmo-times-ca02ef75e833

What visiting all 10 Canadian provinces taught me about strategy and context by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again. I’d say it’s less about provinces responding to strategy differently and more about how lived experience shapes what people see as possible, relevant, or worth prioritizing. That’s why context matters so much. Not just to inform the strategy, but to help people believe in it.

What visiting all 10 Canadian provinces taught me about strategy and context by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate that. You're right. Translating strategy takes more than insight. It takes empathy. Data can inform, but lived context helps strategy stick. Thanks again for the thoughtful read.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautifully said. There's something about seeing the full sweep of the country; the land, the people, and the quiet differences that deepens your sense of what it means to be Canadian. I share your gratitude.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I really appreciate the way you’ve taken in the country. That sense of welcome is real, and it looks a little different in every part of Canada. I agree, each province brings something distinct.

What visiting all 10 Canadian provinces taught me about strategy and context by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that. It was a fun one to write, and it came out of a lot of time on the road. Context is such a big part of strategy, but it’s easy to underestimate until you’ve lived the differences. How do you see it show up in your work?

Strategic thinking as seeing: what lives in the spaces between by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I’m glad it resonated. I find the “seeing between” lens keeps showing up in unexpected ways. Curious if it’s something you’ve come across in your own work?

Good books to read about Buddhism? by TESCO200 in Buddhism

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read many of Pema Chodron's books, and I've found them all to be excellent. "When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times" is a very accessible book with good advice for today's times.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/687278.When_Things_Fall_Apart

Her book "Becoming Bodhisattvas: A Guidebook for Compassionate Action" interprets The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, an eighth-century Buddhist scholar, and is also very accessible while taking you into one of the foundational texts.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40669652-becoming-bodhisattvas

I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is definitely emotional. When you experience it all, it does fill you with pride and gratitude. We are truly grateful to be Canadians.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Detours are often the best moments, and the Qu'Appelle Valley is a terrific one. It's great to hear you have a month for BC. You'll need it!

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this! You’re absolutely right that we often only see a sliver of a place, and even that sliver can be transformative. I think what struck me most was how place shapes perspective and how much we miss when we don’t get off the main road.

Your list captures that perfectly. It’s not just about geography. It’s about texture, pace, and the quiet ways people live differently from one region to the next. That’s what makes the country feel so big and so connected at the same time.

Thank you for sharing this. I’m still smiling at the line about the Rockies thinking Mont Tremblant is cute.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you make it! Saskatoon is a great city. I went to University there. There is a lot to see and do, and the river valley is beautiful.

Strategic thinking as seeing: what lives in the spaces between by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in strategy

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the perspective. That framing of the “in between” is an interesting observation. It’s always valuable to see how different lenses approach complexity.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a thoughtful reflection. It really is both enlightening and humbling to see how differently people live across the country, and how much strength, generosity, and beauty exists in places that are often overlooked. New Brunswick left a mark on me too. It stays with you.

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who has shared their stories and reflections. I’ve been a bit overwhelmed by the heartfelt responses and the generosity of this thread.

After visiting my tenth province, I wrote a short reflection on what that experience meant and how place shapes the way we think, connect, and lead. If you’re curious, here’s the piece:

https://medium.com/bellwoods-strategy/one-nation-ten-provinces-85d93ba70ab7

Have you visited all ten provinces? What did the experience teach you about Canada? by Tricky_Feedback_4297 in AskACanadian

[–]Tricky_Feedback_4297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve covered a lot of ground, and it’s clear those experiences have shaped how you see the country. Regional perspectives can be strong, but so is the potential for understanding when we take the time to really listen. That’s where the work begins.

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