Leadership

Leaders talking through strategy
Coaching  ·  Leadership
Where Decision-Makers Are Getting Stuck

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 […]

April 12, 2021

Breakthrough strategy
Leadership  ·  Strategy Consulting
Breakthrough Strategy

“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 […]

April 10, 2021

Coaching  ·  Leadership
Why It’s Difficult For Decision-Makers to Get Unstuck

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 […]

April 10, 2021

Group working together
Coaching  ·  Leadership  ·  Strategy Consulting
10 Top Approaches for Getting Unstuck

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 […]

April 9, 2021

Experience Innovation  ·  Leadership  ·  Strategy Consulting
Why You Should Consider Hiring an Experience Strategist

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 […]

April 3, 2021

Gain understanding through asking good questions
Leadership
Great Leaders Ask Good Questions

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 […]

March 31, 2021

Coaching  ·  Leadership
Riding the Wave: A Leader’s Lesson

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 […]

March 23, 2021

Leadership
Coaching  ·  Leadership
Rock Star Leader

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 […]

March 20, 2021

People taking notes at a table
Coaching  ·  Leadership
Having What It Takes To Lead At Scale

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 […]

March 18, 2021

Business growth
Entrepreneur  ·  Leadership  ·  Strategy Consulting
Fast vs. Deliberate Growth: Brian Chesky Gets it

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 […]

March 16, 2021

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