Why execution keeps failing for predictable reasons This is Article 6 in a seven-part series examining what the NCSU 2026 Top Risks Report surfaces, and what it doesn’t. The report is serious work. It captures what more than 1,500 board members and senior executives say keeps them up at night. It is not designed to …
Everyone Talks About Capability. Almost No One Designs It. Read More »
Turn Ambition into Outcomes As we approach the midpoint of 2025, CFOs and C-suite leaders worldwide share remarkably consistent priorities; yet, they face nuances that complicate the path from strategic intent to business impact. Across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe, executives are laser-focused on five imperatives: Revenue Growth Cost Control Financial Performance (EBITDA, cash flow) …
Substantial evidence indicates that stress and burnout are significant factors affecting productivity. You already know this! So then, what causes all that stress and burnout? Did you know that 86% of employees have experienced moderate to extreme stress in the past year, primarily from work? This is according to Headspace, in their recently published Workforce …
This year, we hit a milestone in our business – celebrating 30 years – of serving customers across different sectors on three continents. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what we have been asked more often than anything else as we engage with clients. We have been asked one question more often than any other …
One of the best ways to serve my clients is for both of us to be on the same page right from the start. Today I’m thinking of terms and phrases that two people can interpret or understand very differently. When such a disconnect between the advisor/coach and a client happens, it doesn’t usually end …
The Meaning of “The Gap Between Strategy and Execution” Read More »
