by Scott W Zimmerman | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog
This week one of our presidents shared a powerful brand position she had been researching in the shadows for months. After encouraging her to share it even though she wasn’t ready, my partner asked, “I’m curious; why have you waited until now to...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Jan 28, 2023 | Blog
New leaders are understandably anxious to add value and have an impact. These leaders feel the need to try to project confidence and competence as a way of resolving their inner anxiety. They express opinions, make decisions, and set direction before they have...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Jan 22, 2023 | Blog
Last week, I joined one of our portfolio company’s daily issues meetings. I was struck by the cast of “characters” and how the roles they were unconsciously choosing to play were trapping them in less effective thinking and actions. I suspect you...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog, Watch
When a business, team, or leader is not experiencing the success they want, they are prone to falling into two related traps. Since leader results are a reflection of the quality of their decisions, extraordinary leaders recognize the importance of dedicating time to...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog, Watch
When businesses underperform, I invariably see leaders who have fallen into the “MORE” trap (i.e., working longer, trying harder, going faster). While no one will fault their effort, results often continue to fall short. In this four-minute video, I highlight: ...
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