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The most important conversations you’re not having

The most important conversations you’re not having

by Julie Poland | Sep 26, 2019 | and Communication, Coaching, Strategic Leadership

The most important conversations you’re not having are the conversations you are avoiding. Perhaps you expect negative fallout with the other person, and that thought makes you slightly nauseous. Or you have no desire to shine a flashlight on your own...
Are you setting the tempo for growth in your business?

Are you setting the tempo for growth in your business?

by Julie Poland | Aug 2, 2019 | Scaling Up, Strategic Leadership

Are you setting the tempo for growth in your company – on purpose?  We typically get involved in coaching a CEO and senior team when the business is in the midst of rapid growth – 20% or more per year. In some instances the pace of growth has been...
Communication is a Strategic Issue

Communication is a Strategic Issue

by Julie Poland | Jul 22, 2019 | and Communication, Life as a Leader, Strategic Leadership

Internal communication is often cited to us by CEOs as a major issue in their companies. We estimate that communication is one of the top three reasons why businesses are not performing up to expectations. Dropped or delayed customer requests, rework and...
How a toilet paper analysis led to a higher stock value. Really.

How a toilet paper analysis led to a higher stock value. Really.

by Julie Poland | Feb 22, 2019 | Scaling Up, Strategic Leadership

If you have not yet read The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack and you are leading a company, you need to add it to your list. The book outlines the success of an overall philosophy of open book management and employee engagement. It also contains some memorable...
Strategy alone won’t get you there

Strategy alone won’t get you there

by Julie Poland | Feb 12, 2019 | Growth and Change, Life as a Leader, Scaling Up, Strategic Leadership

Execution is one of the Four Decisions that can release the limits on the speed and scale of your company’s growth. (The other growth-related decisions are Strategy, People, and Cash.) While you might think that a killer strategy will guarantee your company a trip to...
How do you know you’re doing the right thing?

How do you know you’re doing the right thing?

by Julie Poland | Jan 15, 2019 | Growth and Change, Strategic Leadership, values

How do you know that you’re doing the right thing? At the moment we’re not necessarily talking about ethics or legality. What evidence do you see that you are on the path that is likely to lead to success? You make decisions and develop courses of action...
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  • The most important conversations you’re not having September 26, 2019
  • Are you setting the tempo for growth in your business? August 2, 2019
  • Communication is a Strategic Issue July 22, 2019
  • Losing sleep over business growth? March 28, 2019
  • How a toilet paper analysis led to a higher stock value. Really. February 22, 2019
  • Strategy alone won’t get you there February 12, 2019
  • How do you know you’re doing the right thing? January 15, 2019
  • Are you the smartest one in the room? November 28, 2018
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  • Unleash hidden talents on your team September 18, 2018

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