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What does it take to lead into the future when everything seems so uncertain? Of course, it’s critical to pivot and adapt in response to emerging technologies like AI, dramatic market shifts, and other changes in the rapidly changing world.  However, if you’re like the visionary top leadership teams we work with, you also believeRead More

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What does it take to reimagine a legacy business model so your company can stay relevant in a world that never stops changing? This can be especially challenging for a company that’s been part of people’s lives for many decades. It takes vision and courage to lead your company for transformational growth without losing sightRead More

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Does this sound familiar?  You regularly engage in high-stakes communication, where even a single conversation can influence millions or even billions of dollars of value. You already carefully prepare for presentations that can impact your company’s reputation and relationships with employees, customers, investors and other stakeholders. But in a volatile world, with uncertainty at anRead More

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How often are you giving yourself and others permission to wish— without limits — about what’s possible for you and your company’s future?  It might sound “woo-hooey” at first, but the power of wishing is real. This can be a powerful launching pad for reimagining transformational business growth, especially in a world turned upside-down. InRead More

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What does it mean to you to be a “transformational leader”?  This is not just a philosophical question.  In the face of unprecedented complexity and uncertainty, it’s time to consider a surprising truth about transformational leaders that can profoundly impact both your top and bottom line decisions, actions and outcomes. That’s why we’re revisiting ourRead More

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Even as 2025 is just beginning to unfold, many leadership teams are already making it a high priority to also look  beyond this year and into the future. Not only that, they’re bursting their “decision making bubbles” to accelerate transformational growth. How can you maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges of doing this? That’sRead More

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Are you looking for new ways to increase the impact of your leadership to accelerate profitable growth?  The good news is that there’s growing evidence that fostering a culture of respect can measurably improve innovation and collaboration among employees and other stakeholders in the rapidly changing business environment. That’s why this week, we’re revisiting ourRead More

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If you’re a regular listener of Growth Igniters® Radio, you know we believe that strong, meaningful relationships matter more than ever. This is what can lead to new possibilities and opportunities for us all in the changing world. Yet, let’s face it: in the face of uncertainty, the protective instinct to keep others at arm’sRead More

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It’s that time of year again. Many of us are wishing each other a”Happy Holiday Season.” But why does it need to stop there?  What if you could lead a happy company all year long?  While it can be challenging, we had an enlightening conversation with a CEO who actually lives into this vision –Read More

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These days we’re all in uncharted territory. In the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders will change in many unpredictable ways.  That’s where leading with humility can propel our companies forward. Staying open to everyone’s different perspectives — andRead More

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