There is nothing quite like the rush that comes when the traction of all the hard work begins to pay off. You can see your reputation taking root as stories of your quality and expertise start to spread. Changing circumstances, deeper operational complexities, and your own limits can begin to stall you.
Finding employees who operate with the same precision and care is difficult. You find yourself often falling into hyper-alert mode - focused on too many details, cleaning up unintended messes, overdriving goals to the finish line. Over time, as an executive or entrepreneur, you can start to veer off course with little time for the pursuits that really drive your passions - the ones that attracted you into leadership in the first place.
Finding employees who operate with the same precision and care is difficult. You find yourself often falling into hyper-alert mode - focused on too many details, cleaning up unintended messes, overdriving goals to the finish line. Over time, as an executive or entrepreneur, you can start to veer off course with little time for the pursuits that really drive your passions - the ones that attracted you into leadership in the first place.
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Judy York has had a significant influence on my life. In her role as my executive coach, Judy was an excellent listener, a resourceful helper, and a wise teacher. I always looked forward to our sessions and walked away with something valuable to use in my organization.
When the opportunity to sell my business appeared unexpectedly, Judy was an incredible advisor: she helped me to not only navigate the business, but also the personal implications of such a significant decision.I cannot understate how much I have reflected upon Judy's advice, both professionally and personally, as I transitioned away from my existing enterprise and into another chapter of my life.
When the opportunity to sell my business appeared unexpectedly, Judy was an incredible advisor: she helped me to not only navigate the business, but also the personal implications of such a significant decision.I cannot understate how much I have reflected upon Judy's advice, both professionally and personally, as I transitioned away from my existing enterprise and into another chapter of my life.
Most entrepreneurs start a business with unique abilities, key contacts, or industry insights they can leverage. As the business grows and changes, pain points can emerge where leadership complexities start to overwhelm. Most of us were raised in a "never let them see you sweat" culture - and have built business personas guarded with hardened and attractive shells.
Leadership's primary job is to enhance creative capacity by developing collectively effective leadership. How well is your executive leadership team aligned with your vision? Are they in healthy conversation about their needs and expectations across the organization? Are levels of trust and accountability driving or hindering performance?
A ball gets dropped today, and you will feel it tomorrow, next week, or maybe even tonight as you toss and turn in worry about how you are going to put out this latest fire. While we often feel the pain of operational mishaps quickly, neglected strategy can take years to unravel a business. Like a slow boil, it sneaks up on you.
Always in the big woods when you leave familiar ground and step off alone into a new place there will be, along with the feelings of curiosity and excitement, a little nagging of dread. It is the ancient fear of the Unknown, and it is your first bond with the wilderness you are going into. And it takes courage to admit you don't have all the answers.
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