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radical change1

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Don't be Afraid to Make Radical Changes

I have a small painted dish that sits on my desk that says, “Put on Your Big Girl Underpants and MOVE ON.” It was a thoughtful gift from a client. In...

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Learn Leadership Capabilities

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Build New Capacity Thru New Leadership Capabilities

Implementation of a new strategic direction typically starts strong when the energy unleashed from the fun of strategic thinking is fresh. Later,...

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connect the dots for success

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Connect the Dots (or Don't Lose Track of Key Strategic Assumptions)

In the last blog post, I discussed how necessary it is to set strategic context repeatedly during the early stages of implementing a new strategic...

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Begin with the Change You Want to Create

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Begin with the Change You Want to Create.

Strategic planning efforts ideally create a long-term “road map” leading to future success. However, maintaining momentum while moving down that road...

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5 tweaks for strategic results1-1

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Five strategic Leadership tips to Strengthen Results

Creating a winning strategic plan is awesome. You feel great, your team is motivated, and you see renewed passion and commitment to shared success.

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How a Lesson for My Teen is Also a Lesson in Strategic Leadership

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How a Lesson for My Teen is Also a Lesson in Strategic Leadership.

At times, we all must make tough choices in the present to prepare for long-term success. All too often we delay acting to change the status quo...

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Grow New Strategic Thinking to Serve1

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Actively Promote New Strategic Thinking for it to Serve You

When developing and implementing strategy you are in the business of change, fighting against the inertia of the status quo. Even the most brilliant...

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Em illustrating on tablet

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One Concise Visual Can Capture Your Whole Strategy

This week we have a guest post from my long-time collaborator and master graphic recorder and illustrator, Emily Shepard.

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How to Drive Strategic Performance (without a strategic plan)

I love the Fall. The seasons are change and we start thinking about the holidays. Right, well maybe for most of us, but for those managing a business...

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Want a New Result? Hit Pause - Step 2 to Foster Strategic Thinking

The aim of strategic thinkingis to add value to your business, maximize your resources and act as a catalyst for creating competitive advantage....

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