LNC Business Thinking 101: Building Success Through Agility and Integrity
LNC Business Thinking
LNC business thinking is about building success through agility and integrity.
LNCs often view the world through a lens of autonomy and efficiency, quickly spotting areas for improvement and moving confidently to make necessary changes.
Unlike traditional corporate structures, which rely on approvals, procedures, and often rigid hierarchies, entrepreneurs thrive in environments where they can act freely, unencumbered by red tape and office politics.
This distinctive mindset enables them to break boundaries, act decisively, and drive meaningful progress in their fields.
In this article, we’ll explore the unique attitudes and motivations that fuel entrepreneurial thinking and show how these traits empower entrepreneurs to thrive and lead on their terms.
1. “I shouldn’t wait for anyone’s approval to change my business. I can make it today and have it in place immediately.”
LNCs strive for agility and responsiveness. A chain of command does not bind them, so if they identify a problem or opportunity, they act without waiting for multiple levels of approval.
For Example:
An online business owner sees an opportunity to improve their website’s user experience. Instead of submitting a request to an IT department, they update the design over the weekend, making the site more user-friendly by Monday.
2. “Bureaucracy drives me nuts.”
Entrepreneurs often find bureaucracy frustrating because it slows decision-making and creates obstacles to action. They value efficiency and tend to reject unnecessary red tape that hinders productivity. Instead, they favor streamlined processes that let them execute plans quickly.
Example:
A freelance consultant wants to adjust their contract terms to suit a client’s needs better. This might require legal, finance, and management approvals in a large organization. As an independent entrepreneur, however, the consultant makes the changes instantly and secures the client’s agreement on the spot.
3. “I could tell her how she could run her business more effectively and efficiently.”
LNCs constantly observe and analyze the world around them.
They’re solution-focused, often spotting inefficiencies in others’ processes and imagining ways to optimize them. This mindset stems from their drive for continuous improvement and a tendency to look for ways to add value.
Example:
While attending a networking event, an LNC observes that the event organization needs to be more cohesive. They brainstorm ways to streamline the check-in process and improve attendee engagement, knowing these changes would make the experience more efficient and enjoyable.
4. “I can’t stand to sit in boring, pointless meetings. Look at all the work I could be getting done.”
LNCs prioritize productivity and often view meetings, especially unfocused ones, as time-consuming.
They prefer practical discussions that quickly lead to actionable steps.
Time is their most valuable asset, so they avoid activities that don’t directly contribute to their goals.
Example:
An LNC business owner leaves a networking association because meetings are filled with discussions that rarely lead to collaboration or business growth.
They decide to allocate that time to marketing their business directly instead.
5. “I value myself too much to lower my standards and do something dishonest.”
Integrity is essential to LNCs, building trust with clients, partners, and employees.
Successful LNCs align their actions with their values and avoid compromising their principles, even if it might mean a slower path to success.
Example:
A freelancer refuses a high-paying gig because the client requests they falsify specific results. Instead, the freelancer holds out for clients whose values align with theirs.
6. “Political games are useless.”
LNCs value clear, straightforward communication and dislike navigating “office politics.”
They prefer to focus on results rather than alliances or hidden agendas.
This direct approach helps them maintain strong professional relationships based on transparency and shared goals.
Example:
An entrepreneur in a corporate consulting role focuses on delivering value to clients rather than aligning with specific office factions, which helps them avoid political conflicts and keeps their reputation concentrated on results.
These qualities are integral to LNC thinking, where autonomy, efficiency, and a drive for value creation set entrepreneurs apart from traditional organizational mindsets.
By focusing on action, improvement, and ethical integrity, they cultivate an environment conducive to innovation and sustained growth.
Conclusion
LNCs think differently by nature, and this difference is what often propels their success.
Their focus on self-reliance, integrity, and direct action shapes their paths and allows them to create value in ways that traditional systems may overlook.
By prioritizing agility over bureaucracy, innovation over stagnation, and principles over politics, entrepreneurs carve their paths to success, undeterred by convention.
This distinct way of thinking benefits their businesses and inspires others to approach problems with the same boldness, creativity, and commitment to authenticity.
As we’ve seen, the LNC mindset is not just about business. It’s about shaping a world where opportunity, integrity, and impact coexist.
Pat Iyer is president of The Pat Iyer Group,
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