169. Finding Your Flow: How to Leverage Your Unique Brain for Success In Business

What does your business really need from you? Who do you need to become to lead your business well? YOUR NEXT STEPS In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I, Rachel Wortman, dive deep into the unique challenges and strengths of right-brained creatives and chaotic entrepreneurs navigating a predominantly left-brained world. I aim to empower those who often feel out of place in traditional business environments, while also offering valuable insights for left-brained thinkers. We begin by exploring the fundamental differences between right-brained and left-brained thinking. Right-brained individuals tend to excel in abstract thinking and creativity, while left-brained thinkers often thrive in structured, linear problem-solving. I emphasize that creativity exists in various forms, and both types of thinkers have their own unique contributions to make in the business landscape.   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its focus on growth in various aspects of life. 00:00:27 - Right-Brained Creatives Unite Discussion on the differences between right-brained and left-brained thinkers, and the focus of the episode on right-brained creatives. 00:02:12 - Understanding Your Business Needs Exploration of what your business truly needs from you as a business owner. 00:04:20 - The Motherhood Analogy Using motherhood as a metaphor to illustrate the responsibilities and unexpected challenges in business. 00:06:45 - Your Brain as a Superpower How understanding your brain's functioning can help you overcome obstacles in your business. 00:08:00 - Building Systems That Fit You The importance of creating systems that align with your unique way of thinking. 00:10:48 - Finding the Right Tools Discussion on the significance of using tools that work for you, rather than forcing yourself to use popular options. 00:12:02 - The Power of Writing Things Down Explaining the reticular activating system and how writing can enhance memory and focus. 00:14:40 - Who Does Your Business Need You to Be? Encouragement to embrace your authentic self in business and grow according to your unique strengths. 00:16:23 - Assessing Skills and Responsibilities Identifying what to automate, delegate, or learn in order to meet your business's needs. 00:18:50 - Thought-Provoking Questions Two key questions to reflect on regarding your thinking process and business needs. 00:20:58 - Embracing Your Creativity Encouragement to build a business that aligns with your creative thinking and personal style. 00:22:35 - Invitation to Connect An invitation for listeners to reach out for coaching and support in their business journey. 00:23:58 - Closing Thoughts Wrap-up of the episode and encouragement to share the podcast with others.