NO BUSINESS EVER FAILED
due to external forces.
They fail because success brings unfamiliar problems without instructions on how to handle them.
Are you a successful leader
frustrated by problems that don’t get fixed? Problems that damage morale, alienate prospects, and worry clients?
HAS YOUR SUCCESS CREATED FRICTION AND AGGRAVATION?
- The constant disruptions and distractions of my everyday routine make me feel like the business is managing me, not like I’m leading it.
- My Board and senior managers work against each other. When one group agrees on something, the other doesn’t. More often than not, both have multiple opinions about what we should be doing. Agreeing on major decisions is contentious and feels unhealthy.
- At any point in time, it feels like most of our problems come from one department and the individual in charge doesn’t seem to be able to do anything about it. It’s causing conflict in the leadership team and undermining morale among staff.
These are common problems that have real solutions. solutions I know how to help you implement.
CLIENTS
My clients are talented, confident and successful leaders who know where they want to go and looking for greater profitability, predictability, and alignment. The one thing they all have in common is lack of experience with problems they’ve never had to fix.
I work with leadership teams and Boards of Directors to create:
Predictability using corporate lifecycle theory
Collaboration and communication using scientifically proven change management practices (Prosci®)
Sustainable, profitable growth using the Mandelberg Business Managers Reality Inquiry (mBMRI)
40 years of experience and success has proven my ability to achieve these goals. I do it by sharing my knowledge, my tools, and my expertise so you can use them in your business. The result – your business is ready to adapt, evolve, and grow.
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— Sir John Harvey Jones
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