73. 3 Mistakes that Limit Growth
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3 Big Mistakes & 3 Simple Solutions
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1. 3 Big Mistakes & 3 Simple Solutions
Mistake # 1
Lack of Strategic Alignment: Leadership has either not clearly defined the company's direction or they have & it is not written down or well understood beyond the CEO or a small handful of senior leaders.
Simple Solution # 1
Strategic Alignment: Develop your NorthStar that everyone understands and can communicate - to include a shared Vision, Mission, Values, & Priorities. Drive where your company is going and why.
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Mistake # 2
Unclear Roles & Responsibilities: People want to do their best but don't understand what leadership expects, how their role differs from other team members, and who is ultimately accountable for results.
Simple Solution # 2
Clear Roles & Responsibilities: Establish an operating model with clearly defined roles & responsibilities to provide accountability, clarify expectations, designate decision making authority, create efficiency, and foster collaboration, and translate strategy into impact.
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Mistake # 3
Inconsistent Communication: Team meetings are inconsistent, often without agendas. Communications are haphazard and leaders lack a clear understanding of how their teams best share & absorb information.
Simple Solution # 3
Consistent Communication: Create a consistent meeting cadence with agendas and ensure clear, concise, and consistent written, spoken, & visual communications.
2. Your Fall Retreat
End 2025 strong and position for 2026 and beyond.
Schedule a call to discuss your team's fall leadership retreat now.
Here's a sampling of topics we can cover:
Define/refine Vision, Mission, & Values
Develop 3-year strategy
Create clear 1-year & 90-day plan
Clarify roles & responsibilities
Improve cross-team communication
Streamline processes to save time & money
Make time to work ON, not just IN, your business.
It's key to driving revenue, engagement, & impact.
Schedule a call for help with your company's growth.
3. Ways to Work Together in 2025
Here are some ways we can partner in these rapidly changing times.
Fractional Executive: Embed strategic advisory services within your C-Suite. Strategic services are tailored to meet your company’s unique needs. (Learn More)
Leadership Offsite: One day offsite to define your growth strategy & priorities, clarify your go-to market plan, and improve your team's communication. (Learn More)
As always, thanks for reading.
To your strategic success,
Susan
