Business leaders sometimes find themselves unable to make critical decisions even though the organization and other team members rely on them to move forward. While the determination to keep going is an admirable characteristic, decision-makers should recognize when and where […]
“Strategic” is an ambiguous term that often has different meanings to different people. Yet it’s frequently referenced as a skill desired in leaders. When I hear an executive say that they or a team member needs to be more strategic, I […]
In a previous article, we looked at areas where decision-makers get stuck. While some leaders realize they are unable to move forward, they find it challenging to free themselves from things that are holding them back. Here are a few […]
Are you tired of hearing the same ideas in every meeting? Do you feel like you and your team lack inspiration and creativity? It’s common for teams to get stuck, especially if they keep working with the same people, interacting […]
Starting a business—especially one that seeks to satisfy prospective clients’ demanding needs—takes courage, persistence, patience, and the wisdom to know when to bring in other specialists to form a formidable team. A team to help the business achieve its business […]
As an executive coach and business advisor I work with executives and leaders in a variety of industries. One of the biggest frustrations leaders have is the inability to have a desired effect on individuals or an outcome. When unpacking […]
In working with company leaders at different stages of growth, I’m constantly impressed by those who are authentic, open, and curious about people and how things are done. Their genuine interest in learning is contagious and encourages openness and excitement around […]
Companies can sometimes devote endless time and resources to recruiting so-called rock stars who promise to scale the business to higher levels. These leaders can be charming, charismatic and inspiring. They show drive, ambition and persistence in the face of […]
You may have heard the expression, companies scale but people don’t. Well, there is some truth to that saying. The reason is that to be successful at growing a company, you need to be a strategist. Founding executives of early stage […]
I recently spoke with a co-founder of a computer software company who described a 7-year journey involving multiple rounds of funding that enabled the company to grow from $2M to $150M in revenue in the first 5 years. Fantastic! Unfortunately, 2 years […]
