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Pierre Du Plessis - "10X is the worst strategy!"

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Pierre Du Plessis, founder of https://www.be-brave.co.za/, and a strategist, speaker and consipirator, talks to John Watson about building business strategy, the founders journey and professional speaking.

Pierre discusses the challenges faced during business strategy sessions and how to navigate them. He also talks about helping people figure out how to win and make difficult decisions, highlighting the need for clear communication and alignment. He cautions against chasing trendy strategies and emphasizes the importance of designing strategies that reply to specific needs. They discuss the connection between strategy and organizational design, drawing on Pierre's background in fashion design and product development. He shares insights on public speaking and the importance of framing talks around the problem first. He shares more about his daily newsletter and how it serves as a journal of his thoughts and experiences. The conversation concludes with a discussion on decision-making and the concept of 'killing your darlings' to focus on what truly serves you.

Connect with Pierre Du Plessis:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierredup/
2 Sep 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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