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 meeting. 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. You know the...
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: ...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog
Does your business deliver value in ways your competitors do not? While your business might survive without this differentiation, it won’t thrive. Businesses that plateau almost always lack a differentiated offer. After all, no amount of operational excellence will...
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