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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 ...

For years, growth meant expansion. Today, it means endurance. The Business & Economic Outlook panel made it clear: the companies succeeding in 2025 aren't chasing growth at any cost—they're building it on discipline.

The M&A market proves the point. Everyone predicted 2025 would be a banner year ...