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Should You Hire an Entrepreneur

“An entrepreneur can help you grow, pivot, and innovate…if the environment truly supports it.” When people ask whether they should hire an entrepreneur, I tend to say that it depends. Not every role requires someone who thinks like a business owner, but some...
Why Most Strategic Plans Fall Flat

Why Most Strategic Plans Fall Flat

“Most strategic plans fall flat because they’re built for a future that changes faster than the plan can.” Many organizations build ambitious five-year strategic plans, only to realize they’re outdated within months. They dust off their “five-year strategic plan” and...
Challenges with Fractional Leadership

Challenges with Fractional Leadership

“The more time you give for something to happen, the greater the scope creep that occurs.” When Mike Simmons joins me on the podcast, I know the conversation will challenge assumptions about leadership. This time, it centered around one of the trickiest...
Build Culture By Getting Off of the Carpet

Build Culture By Getting Off of the Carpet

“There’s no other leadership tool that builds trust, reveals blind spots, and improves decisions better than walking your business.” As a leadership consultant and former executive leader, I’ve learned that one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools we have is...
Your Organizational Charts Matter

Your Organizational Charts Matter

“You’re never overworked; you’re underorganized. The org chart should help you fix that.” I’ve seen it time and time again: organizations running on adrenaline instead of intention. When we avoid deliberate planning, our teams end up overwhelmed, unclear...