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A Way to Grow and Enjoy the Journey
Let's face it, being a leader isn't easy, especially in a growth phase. While many of our leaders feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, many have also learned to share the load and Enjoy the Journey. 😊 HOW: There is untapped potential...
The Critical Role “People” Play in Strategy
In today’s world of AI and fast-paced change, having a well-defined strategy is crucial. The competitive advantage is (and always will be) the ability to execute, which ultimately depends on your People. This idea is further explored in Cyndi’s new book, LeaderUp!,...
How Agile is your Strategy? Is your Company Prepared for these Critical Shifts?
I have spent 25+ years helping organizations develop their strategy and have collaborated with many for the “real” work: implementation. Aside from a few new tools, the process to develop the strategy has remained fairly constant. What has changed is how often...
Elevating our Teams: The Power of Psychological Safety
Have I mentioned lately how much I love what I do? The ability to help companies reach their strategic goals and develop leaders is truly my passion. Building organizations by building leaders includes three key elements: assessing who is hired into a leadership...
The Growth Mindset & Investing in your Teams
Happy February! In the month set aside for love, let’s talk about why we love developing leaders so they can coach others to create dynamic strategic plans. We want people to love their work, their teams, and the process of leadership. Leadership is not just a role;...
Self Awareness: the greatest gift you can give yourself
There's something completely thrilling about the start of a year. For me, it starts with diving into a fresh planner—yes, call me old-fashioned, but I adore the tactile joy of turning pages. And this year, I went all out and snagged these massive monthly wall...
Invest in Others: Give the Gift of Leadership
With the December holidays upon us, I recently spent time reflecting on the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. Not surprisingly, the most impactful gifts weren’t physical gifts (well, other than my children, of course, and the trip we took to Disney World as a...
The Power Duo: Self-Awareness and Strategic Thinking in Leadership
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, certain qualities stand out as essential for success. Two of these qualities – self-awareness and strategic thinking – have proven to be the “dynamic duo” that forms the baseline for effective leadership. Self-Awareness:...
Unveil your Potential with a Personal Strategic Plan
In a world full of distractions and competing demands, we are all looking for ways to balance our personal and professional goals to lead a more fulfilling life. This balance is different for each of us and changes depending on our season of life. A powerful tool to...
Understand Team Behaviors to optimize your Strategic Plan
Over the years, Darcy and I continue to see how behavioral assessments improve the Strategic Planning process. These assessments are like a “playbook” for how teams operate as they run strategic plays in their organization. If we only have a strategy, without an...
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