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What Got You Here Won't Get You There

I read Marshall Goldsmith’s book, “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There”, a long time ago.  It has always stuck with me.  It remains on my shelf.  As a reminder from a personal level, as well as an organizational level. 

The gist - the skills or capabilities ...

The Anxiety Is Almost Always Worse Than the Action 

One of my favorite clients and friends reminds us of this often with our peer group setting. 

When a Member is faced with a complex decision, difficult conversation, or a tricky project we lean on the wisdom quite a bit.  It’s virtually undefeated. 

B ...

2025 Business & Economic Outlook - Part 5 of 5

(Based on insights from Alex Chausovsky, Bundy Group, shared at Allied Executives’ 2025 Business & Economic Outlook)

By the end of Alex Chausovsky’s talk, the question wasn’t what’s happening? It was what do we do about it?

Here’s the answer: plan for ...

Running Towards vs. Running Away

The question – “are you running towards something or running away from something” – is such a profound question.  I’ve heard it asked in a peer group setting amongst members many times.

I believe, the question speaks to two kinds of motivation. 

Running toward something ...

2025 Business & Economic Outlook - Part 4 of 5

(Based on insights from Alex Chausovsky, Bundy Group, shared at Allied Executives’ 2025 Business & Economic Outlook)

Alex Chausovsky didn’t sugarcoat it: your margins are going to get squeezed. Not “maybe.” Definitely.

Inflation is rising again. Input ...