Margaret Reynolds Companies have DNA and it defines their ability to grow. It explains why some companies are able to accelerate their growth rates and enjoy more success than others. Growth is not a result of the activities a company implements, like developing a strategic plan, or identifying “rocks” (key priorities), KPI’s (key performance indicators), or “elephants” …
I am a college football fan. Perhaps you are a fan, too? That was one awesome National Championship game Monday night for just about everyone but Alabama fans! Do you think Dabo Sweeney and his entire Clemson team really studied Alabama, knew their weaknesses, and exploited them? How many hours of game film did they …
It is that time of year where we give thought to what will be different, new and exciting for the year to come. We make promises to ourselves in the form of resolutions that we will be happier, healthier, smarter or more productive. We also know that in 30 days we will likely have gravitated …
One only has to look at the news to see the challenge leaders face in unifying their organizations while dealing with the emotional reaction of stakeholders who feel they are ignored or left out in the decision making process. Prime Minister Theresa May’s struggle to unify her country in light of the pending vote on …
This week in a Wall Street Journal Article titled “It’s Really Hard to Think Long Term” CEO’s compared their current strategic planning horizon with their ideal time frame. For 25% of CEO’s the ideal time frame is longer than 5 years with 37% saying 3-4 years and 37% at 2 years or less. In reality, …
Gratitude. Today I have a heartful and you are a large part of the reason. I feel privileged to work with you and know you. You are passionate, you are kind, and you are brilliant. Few in my line of work get to brag about what wonderful people they work with, the quality of those …
What is the #1 challenge companies experience when trying to grow their business? The Reveal!! Are you curious what your peers think get in the way of growth? We asked you that question last week. This week is the “Reveal” of YOUR answers!! Here are the most common responses and the GrowthDNA strand they are …
DNA testing exploded in 2017, more than doubling. Today, around 1 in 25 adult Americans have access to their personal genetic data(1). A survey by Counsyl, a health technology company, indicates that 53% of U.S. consumers want to know what is in their DNA. What drives the need to know? According to the founder and …
As the year enters into the holiday season (can you believe it?), it is a great time for thinking about how to achieve year end numbers while also reflecting on goals for next year. As you know my passion is growth—in sales volume and overall performance. I tend to find that what most gets in …
GrowthDNA is comprised of four strands, each essential to achieving significant, sustainable, and profitable growth. This week, we are focusing on the fourth strand—Culture which drives performance. It is in this strand that leaders multiply their bandwidth with a culture shift that drives growth. Watch this video to learn more about culture and growth:
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