Strategic Planning Posts

I have a confession!

I have a confession!  I have a challenge which I anticipate many of you have the same.  However, before sharing this challenge, I wanted to share a brief story. Recently, I’ve backed down to part-time/fractional in my role as... Read More »

Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?

I’ve been in a couple recent conversations where the question has been asked, “Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?” Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team was first published in 2002 and has since become a... Read More »

What’s the difference between a business advisor, coach, and consultant?

If you’re confused a bit on the difference between a business advisor, coach, and consultant, you’re not alone!   It’s not always straightforward as we tend to overlap services; however, here are a few ways I tend to differentiate. Business... Read More »

Do you need a fractional CEO?

Fractional CEOs can be a cost-effective option for companies that need executive-level leadership but cannot afford to hire a full-time CEO. A fractional CEO is a professional who offers executive-level leadership services to companies on a part-time or temporary... Read More »

Do you have a Strategic Implementer on your team?

I often share with people that my profile is one of a Strategic Implementer.  So, what is that? A strategic implementer is someone who is skilled at turning strategic plans and ideas into practical and actionable steps that can... Read More »

If at first you don’t succeed, you’re in good company.

In the summer of 2017, I, as a leader, had to communicate to my team one of the toughest things a leaders must do. Having stepped into the organization nearly 9 months prior in attempt to turnaround the business... Read More »

How am I different as a leader?

With year end being a time of reflection for many, I thought I’d share a personal reflection of myself as it relates to characteristics of leadership.  Looking back now close to 10 years ago in my corporate experience versus... Read More »

“What does God really want me to do with my life?”

Are you interested in discovering your place in God’s story? Do you clearly understand your identity in Christ? Have you found yourself asking questions like: “Why am I here?” “What does God really want me to do with my... Read More »

Biblical “Success”

Whose agenda are you leading? It seems like an innocent enough question, right? In a world of dreams, visions, strategies, goals, and plans we tend to find ourselves rallying around a cause or tribe. Oh, we maintain our freedom and... Read More »

“Chris, you’re overthinking it!”

  In my recent post, “One play can (has) change the game!”, I shared about a game changer that has occurred in my life with my now being General Manager, Farm 360.  Today, I’d like to share a bit of... Read More »