From Stuck to Soaring in Business
Discover how clarity, simplicity, and resilience unlock transformative change—helping you move from stagnation to business momentum.
Business Growth
Bernice Gordon | WBN News | September 7, 2025
Every business owner knows what it feels like: when momentum stops and frustration sets in. But getting unstuck isn't about forcing the issue—it’s about adjusting your mindset, simplifying your approach, and tapping into purposeful growth.
Start with simplicity. Mastery begins with doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. As organizational psychologist John Amaechi notes, excellence is built on "ordinary, repeatable skills" that become powerful when refined over time—so don’t overlook the basics. The Wanderlover+1 Begin your day grounded in gratitude, too. According to Lamell McMorris, "Your first thoughts set the tone for your entire day," helping both you and your team stay motivated. Investors
Reflect and recalibrate. Stagnation often stems not from lack of effort, but lack of clarity. Taking moments to dissect past actions—what worked, what didn’t, and why—builds foresight and reveals patterns you might otherwise miss. Investors
Adopt a curious mindset. Framing challenges as opportunities empowers you to move forward—especially in uncertainty. As highlighted in the Financial Times, asking thoughtful, open-ended questions and leaning into curiosity helps leaders move through ambiguity with confidence. Financial Times
Embrace a growth mindset. Businesses that encourage experimentation, learning from failure, and continuous skill development consistently outpace those stuck in fixed thinking or dated routines. A growth mindset fuels resilience and creativity.
Key Actions to Soar Forward:
| Action | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Refine basic skills | Builds consistency and competence with focus |
| Start with gratitude | Sets a positive tone for yourself and others |
| Reflect on past experiences | Turns repetition into wisdom and strategic insight |
| Ask meaningful questions | Unlocks clarity during uncertainty |
| Cultivate learning culture | Fosters innovation, adaptability, and momentum |
When you combine clarity of purpose, curiosity of mind, and disciplined simplicity, stagnant moments transform into leaps forward.
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Sources:
- John Amaechi on mastery and simplicity Forbes+13Investors+13Kiplinger+13Wall Street
- Lamell McMorris on starting the day with gratitude and resilience Investors
- Reflection as a path to foresight Investors
- Curiosity and uncertainty, Financial Times insights Financial Times+1
Call‑out Credit
Bernice Gordon | CEO – Coaching with Bernice
📧 Email: bernicegordon@shaw.ca
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernicegordon
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