Strategic Execution Planning – the key to your success!
I was recently invited to return to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business for the fourth year in a row to teach a special class on strategic planning for the Securities Industry...
View ArticleHow to Run an Effective Strategic Planning Retreat
A very close friend asked me to facilitate his organization’s upcoming strategic planning retreat, but unfortunately the days he needed were already booked for another client. The next best thing I...
View Article6 Keys to Effective Strategic Planning
I am currently preparing to facilitate three strategic planning meetings, for an association, a technology company and a Fortune 100 client. Here are a few things that I see as foundational for...
View ArticleStrategy versus Adaptability
I recently taught a masterclass on adaptability for The Growth Faculty, a leading provider of world-class education for executives and leadership teams, with speaker events featuring Jim Collins, Simon...
View ArticleWhat is your Business Philosophy?
There are two interesting questions I am asked when teaching business seminars. The first is, “What do I do if I’m trying to foster a strong family-like culture within my organization, but I have a...
View Article4 Questions That Will Revolutionize Your Marketing Efforts
I have one question for you and four questions to ask your customers to revolutionize your branding and marketing efforts. Answer this question with as much detail as possible: What does your...
View ArticleThe Key Elements of Strategy
There has been a tremendous amount of upheaval during the past year. Many of the companies I work with had to make dramatic changes to the way they do business. As one CEO I work with said, “One day I...
View ArticleThe Pattern of Problems
Many of you who know me understand that I’ve built my entire career in finding patterns. The books I write, the workshops I teach, and my executive coaching practice all focus on helping people...
View ArticleTwo Questions on Strategy
I recently taught a session on strategy and strategic thinking to a group of business owners. A few days after the session, I received these questions. I hope that you find my answers helpful. Q: I’m...
View ArticleMy Key Takeaways from the MIT EMP
The MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program is considered one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship courses in the world. It is held in partnership with the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and was...
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The Formula for Business Excellence
In 2009 I wrote a book called Awesomely Simple – Essential Business Strategies for Turning Ideas into Action, an overview of what I felt were six fundamental things that every business needed to focus...
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The Fundamentals of Vivid Vision
Many try to craft their mission/vision/values statements so perfectly, so all-inclusively, that they never get written. It is not a contest to see who gets an A+ from the teacher for writing a great...
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Hiring for Culture Fit
Recently I received a great question from a young man I work with, Seth Ott, who is a fantastic entrepreneur. He said the biggest challenge he had in his organization right now was hiring people that...
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Change is Changing
For years I have implored my audiences to “create a culture that embraces change.” I even put together a custom program for the Apple Specialists Group on “Nimblocity” (being nimble with velocity). I...
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Four Critical Steps to Create a Culture of Accountability
The inability to effectively execute the organization’s strategy is one of the most common and costly problems I encounter. Most organizations are not held back by a lack of creativity, innovation, or...
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I Don’t Care
I don’t care about your fancy building. Your cool technology means nothing to me. Your location does not matter. Your competition can copy your price tomorrow. Your website? No big deal. None of these...
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Are You Sabotaging Your Success?
A guest post from Frank Sonnenberg If I were a basketball coach, I’d recruit the best players. As a parent, I want the best teachers for my kids. If I had a serious illness, I’d seek out the best...
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A Fundamental Key to Business Success
As I look back on nearly three decades of working with companies around the world, I think a few key ideas are fundamental to business success. Here is one of them: The success of your business is...
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My Best Advice on Strategic Planning
Below is a note I put together for a client I have worked with for many years. It’s a $50 million-plus company that is exceptionally well-run and was getting ready to hold its annual strategy retreat....
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Keys to Effective Strategic Planning
I am preparing to facilitate strategic planning meetings for an association, a medium-sized technology company, and a Fortune 100 client. Here are a few things I see as foundational for creating an...
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