LNC Business Thinking 101: Building Success Through Agility and Integrity

Learn from what successful LNCs do. LNC business thinking is about building success through agility and integrity.

We often view the world through a lens of autonomy and efficiency, quickly spotting areas for improvement and moving confidently to make necessary changes. This is one of the joys I find in being an entrepreneur – the ability to quickly make changes.

Unlike traditional corporate structures, which rely on approvals, procedures, and often rigid hierarchies, we thrive in environments where we can act freely, unencumbered by red tape and office politics.

This distinctive mindset enables us to break boundaries, act decisively, and drive meaningful progress in our businesses.

In this post, we’ll explore the unique attitudes and motivations that fuel entrepreneurial thinking and show how these traits empower us to thrive and lead on our terms.

1. “I love that I need not wait for anyone’s approval to change my business. I can alter it today and have the changes in place immediately.”

LNCs strive for agility and responsiveness. A chain of command does not bind us, so if we identify a problem or opportunity, we act without waiting for multiple levels of approval.

For Example:

An LNC 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. We value efficiency and tend to reject unnecessary red tape that hinders productivity. Instead, we love streamlined processes that let us execute plans quickly.

Example:

At one time, I had a phrase in my expert witness fee agreement that stated I charged a minimum of four hours for a deposition. One defense attorney looked at me with a gleam in her eyes, and said, “You have a four hour minimum. I am going to use all of that time.” Shortly after I drove back to my office four hours later, I changed my fee agreement.

This kind of change might require legal, finance, and management approvals in a large organization. As an independent entrepreneur, however, I could make the changes instantly.

3. “I wish I could tell her how she could run her business more effectively and efficiently.”

LNCs constantly observe and analyze the world around them.

We’re solution-focused, often spotting inefficiencies in others’ processes and imagining ways to optimize them. This mindset stems from our 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 better organized. If asked, we can 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.

We prefer practical discussions that quickly lead to actionable steps.

Time is our most valuable asset, so we avoid activities that don’t directly contribute to our goals.

Example:

An LNC business owner leaves a networking association because meetings are filled with discussions that rarely lead to collaboration or business growth.

We decide to allocate that time to marketing our 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:

An LNC refuses to work with a busy plaintiff attorney because the client requests they falsify specific results. Instead, LNC holds out for clients whose values align with theirs.

6. “Political games are useless.”

LNCs value clear, straightforward communication and dislike navigating “office politics.”

We prefer to focus on results rather than alliances or hidden agendas.

This direct approach helps us maintain strong professional relationships based on transparency and shared goals.

Example:

A senior partner who works closely with an LNC complains about the work ethic of one of the associates. The associate, in turn, complains to the LNC about the overbearing nature of the senior partner. The LNC listens to both attorneys, and never repeats the complaints of each person tot he other.

Discretion is 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 integrity, they cultivate an environment where their clients trust them to not repeat their frustrations.

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. Get more tips about mindset in Pat’s newest books, Legal Nurse Consulting Success Vol 1 and 2, at this link for the bundle. 

Pat Iyer is president of The Pat Iyer Group, which develops resources to assist LNCs in obtaining more clients, making more money, and achieving their business goals and dreams.

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