Jul 21, 2026
In this episode, Bernd shares practical strategies from his recent strategy days, focusing on prioritization, filtering ideas, and aligning business goals with personal vision. Learn how to make better decisions and focus on what truly matters in your business.
Key Topics
The importance of revisiting and updating your vision
Using filters to prioritize projects: margin, independence,
capacity, energy
Case study: evaluating a potential live event in Canada
The role of focus and intentionality in business growth
Practical steps to implement filtering in your decision-making
process
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Strategy Days and Key Priorities
00:29 Revisiting My Vision After Five Years
00:56 Shifting Focus to Independence and Strategy
01:21 Setting a Fun and Motivating Goal
01:51 The Challenge of Focus After Brainstorming
02:21 Introducing the Four Filters for Prioritization
02:50 The Four Filters Explained: Margin, Independence, Capacity,
Energy
03:18 Applying Filters to a Canadian Live Event Idea
03:47 Deciding to Park and Revisit Ideas Later
04:15 Creating Your Own Filters for Prioritization
04:43 Questions to Reflect on Your Business and Personal Vision
05:13 About the Book 'Let Them Lead' and Its US Localization
Links Mentioned in the Show:
AI and Leadership Course: https://fipodcast.vip/ai
Checklists for Leaders: https://berndgeropp.com/check
Leadership Crash Course: https://fipodcast.vip/crashcourse
Weekly Actionable Leadership Tips: https://fipodcast.vip/xbzv
Credits:
Host: Bernd Geropp
Moderator: Brian Creager
Producer: Brian Creager
Editor: Brian Creager
Executive Producer: Bernd Geropp
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