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Recap of Our October Program
How To Be A Game-Changing Badass
In October, the AFP SLO County luncheon at CAPSLO featured an inspiring session led by former founding AFP Board of Directors member Monica Grant. Known for her dynamic approach, Monica captivated attendees with her presentation on "How To Be a Game-Changing Badass," emphasizing the critical role of strategic thinking and execution in effective leadership.
Monica kicked off the session by encouraging attendees to pair up with someone new and share their hopes and dreams for their organizations. This interactive element set a collaborative tone and underscored the importance of vision-driven leadership.
Throughout her talk, Monica highlighted the need to treat strategic thinking like a 'muscle'—one that requires consistent exercise and development. She shared insightful statistics from Harvard Business Review, noting that a significant number of leaders struggle with time for strategic planning, yet recognize its importance to success. Her practical advice included steps to overcome common obstacles such as organizational culture, lack of resources, and resistance to change.
Monica also stressed the importance of change management, urging leaders to not only envision successful outcomes but to actively engage others in the process and manage change effectively. She left attendees with an empowering message: make space for strategy, start small, and connect with strategic thinkers—always keeping the fun in the journey of leadership.
The luncheon concluded with Monica's call to action for attendees to commit to one key takeaway and a next step to implement in their strategic journeys, reinforcing the session's impact and leaving everyone motivated to drive change within their organizations.
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