Author: Kirk W. McLaren
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The Owner’s Trap – Take the Time You Need
The most powerful thing about being a business owner or CEO is realizing your ambitions, and turning your vision into being an operational reality. At the end of the day, the buck stops with you. But this driver, this motivator, has its drawbacks – the Owner’s Trap, specifically. How many times have you been on the…
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3 Ways to Re-Evaluate Plans for Growth – Leaders Dealing with Change
Change is constant in business, right now there are lots of moving pieces that will impact 2023. Smart leaders separate themselves from the pack by reevaluating their goals, team, and mindset on a quarterly basis to adjust to changing dynamics across the industry. Whether internal or external, plenty of factors can force you to change practices…
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Grow Your Business with a Feedback Mindset
One of the strongest skills you can develop as a CEO is how to handle criticism and feedback from your team. Navigating this obstacle to growth makes up a significant portion of my time when I open up relationships with businesses. In many cases, CEOs surround themselves with strong coworkers, advisors, and employees. But if you don’t…
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Shape Your Industry’s Reputation
More importantly, what is your role in it? It’s easy to be in the driver’s seat and perceive the industry around you from your unique angle. But “reputation” doesn’t hinge on your goals, your obstacles to growth, and your ambitions alone. In many cases, it comes down to the public opinion of your field. And if…
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Key To 2023 Growth: CFO Mindset
If you ask 90% of CFOs about the importance of accounting, they’ll tell you it’s one of the most fundamental aspects of a business. Even our guys will say that. But there’s a difference between relying on traditional financial statements and utilizing the growth know-how of a Growth CFO. A Growth CFO’s role in the modern…