Charting a Course for Business Growth in 2025 and Beyond

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The Economic Insight Advantage

Most businesses operate reactively, waiting for market shifts to dictate their strategy. But what if you could anticipate these shifts? The key lies in becoming what I call a “Person of Issachar”—someone who understands what’s happening inside your business and outside in the marketplace as well. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:32, which describes them as men “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.”

If you were the new king of Israel, would advisors like this be valuable? The Men of Issachar serve as a credible metaphorical model for business leaders, emphasizing the unique characteristics of:

• Having a deep understanding of current circumstances within the four walls of the business
• Possessing data-driven knowledge about the state of the marketplace, especially how it stacks up economically
• Developing sound strategic insight based on this knowledge and understanding
• Knowing the appropriate action to take as a result

Like the Men of Issachar, business leaders need to stay informed about economic trends, look beyond current conditions, anticipate future market changes, make proactive and strategic decisions, and avoid reactive management.

Sounds easy, right? Not if you don’t have a solid growth engine to propel the ship.

With the sort of insight the Men of Issachar could provide your kingdom, you’d have a good grasp on gear one of The Growth Gears: Insight/Knowledge. Business leaders need to be more than just operational managers. They must be strategic visionaries who can “read the times” and position their businesses for success.