Margaret Reynolds 
Recently, I spent time horseback riding through Croatia, a country I highly recommend to anyone who has not yet visited. It is a remarkable place where convergence is happening in real time. KRKA Trail Horseback Adventure, Croatia 2026Watch this short video of the ride! Croatia is balancing ancient traditions with modern tourism. Much of …
Organizations don’t struggle with strategy nearly as much as they struggle with execution. The gap between what is planned and what actually happens is where most strategic initiatives stall. One of the most effective ways to close that gap is by intentionally building a strategic implementation team—a group of individuals selected not for their titles, …
-A note from Margaret Reynolds AI is no longer optional for leaders—but speed alone isn’t the strategy. Too many organizations are rushing to adopt AI tools without a clear connection to their strategic vision. AI isn’t the goal; it’s a means to accelerate what matters most—helping you move faster, operate more efficiently, and create greater …
There’s a hard truth about growth that most organizations eventually run into: Change doesn’t happen without committed leadership. Not interested leadership. Not reactive leadership. Not leadership that’s supportive—until it gets uncomfortable. Committed leadership. The kind that stays focused on what actually matters. The kind that doesn’t get pulled into the day-to-day at the expense of …
I see this pattern all the time. A company reaches a point where what made them successful isn’t going to be enough anymore. Complexity has crept in. Growth feels harder. Decisions take longer. Leaders start talking about the need to “scale,” “professionalize,” or “be more strategic.” They do the right thing. They step back and …
It is the New Year, and we are all ready for a fresh start! Unfortunately, I spent the first 12 days on my back fighting the flu and then pneumonia. Needless to say, I watched more football than I thought possible. I am not an expert by any means but I have a basic understanding …
Welcome to the New Year, with all of its potential ahead of you. As you ponder how to dive into your strategy this year, see performance soar and outcomes imagined become realities, consider the role of your leadership team. Is your leadership team designed with strategic execution in mind or functional excellence? One advances the …
One of the magazines I look forward to reading for inspiration is Harvard Business Review. Typically, full of new strategic ideas, innovation, and best practice, it challenges my thinking and informs my consulting processes. The last issue was depressing. Its focus was on leading in a low-growth economy and covered topics like “subtraction” strategies and …
Sad, but true. In a world where seeking out modest growth isn’t always easy, high performance requires even more from leaders—boldness, innovation, and vision built on the confidence of market insights. Leaders work incredibly hard to provide those things and yet the results may miss the mark. What keeps so many of us in the …
This summer, I hardly had a chance to ride my horse. Last weekend I was blessed to ride 21 miles on Saturday and 13 miles on Sunday. They were very different rides. Saturday was a slow and steady pace. I had time to look all around me and even stopped to take pictures. I rarely …
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