Why is there so much Strategy Talk, yet so little Great Strategy?
In my first book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs, I made the point that business strategy is a must-have hard skill for leaders. No matter…
The Fish Stinks from its Head: When Boards of Directors Cause More Harm Than Good
The fish stinks from its head. A sentence describing that issues in a business can usually be traced back to the executive table. And that’s…
The Essence of Executive Leadership: Nailing Business Strategy and Culture
What’s the job of an executive leader? So many thoughts come to mind. But in a nutshell it comes down two two things: they’ve got…
Operational Scalability: How To Set Up Systems, Procedures, And People To Prepare A Business To Scale
This is an excerpt from an interview with Alex Brueckmann that was first published by Authority Magazine – read the full interview here. In order…
100 Dynamic Leaders Award: Facilitating Strategies that Impact Businesses
This feature of Alex Brueckmann is part of Exeleon Magazine’s listing of The 100 Most Dynamic Leaders of 2023. Check out the entire issue and…
What Wayne Gretzky Teaches Executives About Strategy
Wayne Gretzky, often hailed as the greatest hockey player of all time, holds a legacy that transcends the rink. Beyond his exceptional skills on the…
Eliminating “Let’s Agree to Disagree”: Fostering Constructive Dialogue for Effective Strategy
Strategic decision-making is a crucial aspect that determines the success or failure of organizations. In executive meetings and boardrooms, diverse perspectives often collide. Sometimes they…
Overcoming Doubts: 7 Challenges Leaders Face with Business Strategy
Leadership demands not only vision but the confidence to act on that vision. Yet, many leaders find themselves wrestling with doubt, which can hinder their…
6 Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Customer Experiences
Exceptional customer experiences are the bedrock of small and big businesses looking to stand out in the market. These experiences transcend mere transactions and create…
Designing a Business Strategy – Between Foresight and Signalling
A business strategy typically addresses a mid-term time horizon of three to five years. Businesses should also explore what lies before and beyond this timeframe. To…
How to Solve Your Company’s Communication Issue
When a client had just completed a merger, they were shooting for the top spot in the market. While the physical aspects of the merger,…
Unleashing Your Executive Personal Brand: Elevating Success and Making Your Mark
Personal branding has become a game-changer for executives who want to stand out from the noise of our busy business world. It’s not just about…
Building People Skills Is No Longer Enough
Executive Summary: The dangers of neglecting strategic skills in leadership development Leadership development programs have long been mainly about so-called soft skills. Participants learned how…
From $1mn to $100mn: The Top 5 Barriers That High-Growth Companies Need to Overcome
Scaling a high-growth startup from $1million to a lofty 100 million is a monumental achievement. The path to such exponential growth is riddled with numerous…
Busting Business Myths: Four Misconceptions That You Should Let Go
Business myths are often perpetuated and become widely accepted as truth, despite being far from accurate. Let’s debunk four common myths: that work-life balance as…
Nurturing Success: The Dynamic Dance Between Strategy and Culture
In the wild world of business, catchphrases run rampant, sparking debates and raising eyebrows. One such catchphrase that tends to get a reaction out of…
Two Knots to Untie to Win Your Audience Over
If you want to make sure that people ‘get it’ – make sure you get them. Start by untying two knots: structure & content of your communication.…
Moving Beyond Purpose: Aligning Strategy and Impact for Meaningful Change
Purpose has become a popular buzzword in many organizations, with companies proudly proclaiming their commitment to noble causes. However, merely having a purpose is not…
Let’s Take the Heat out of WFH
OpenAI CEO Altman calls work-from-home an “experiment” that was a “mistake”. Well, the conversation about WFH has become increasingly contentious. More and more corporate leaders…
What So Many Get Wrong About Business Strategy – And How To Fix It
Business strategy is a widely misunderstood concept – which is terrifying given that it is also one of the most important aspects of any successful…
Empowerment: 5 Common Misconceptions We Should Leave Behind
Everyone talks about it, everyone wants it, but not everyone understands it. Empowerment has become a buzzword in the world of organizational management. Empowerment is…
Boost Your Chances for Success: The Benefits of Establishing a Strategy and Enterprise PMO
A few reasons stand out when we analyze why organizations fail to design and implement business strategy, from unaligned leadership to management systems that don’t…
Unlocking the Power of Performance-Based Pay: 5 Factors to Improve Effectiveness and Avoid Negative Consequences
Performance-based pay is a common practice in many organizations, large and small, aimed at incentivizing employees to perform at their best. However, it can have…
5 Essential Components of Personalized Leadership Development for Maximum ROI
The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to leadership development is no longer effective in supporting the diverse range of skills required of modern leaders. To ensure that…
Why the Most Accomplished Leaders Work with Executive Coaches
Even the world’s top athletes know that they can’t do it alone. They work with coaches who aren’t necessarily better at their sport, but are…
5 Tips to Ensure Your Leadership Development Efforts Support Business Strategy
The amount of money businesses waste on poorly designed leadership development is staggering. Too often, it is only when business realize that there is no…
Business Strategy vs. Strategic Planning: Why Confusing Them Can Lead to Disaster
Preparing a meal and then eating it are two different activities. Both are needed to avoid going hungry. If you prepare dinner and then don’t…
Linking Leadership Development to Business Strategy: How it Boosts Performance, Engagement, and Talent Management
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills is not enough. For maximum impact, executive…
Writing books is exhilarating & frightening, all at the same time
While writing my new books, I’ve had my fair share of struggles and triumphs in the world of strategy and leadership literature. While some may…
Microstresses: How Small Stressors Can Have a Big Impact on Your Life
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. It can come from various sources, such as work, relationships, or daily life events. However,…