[Editor's Note: In these uncertain times, business and personal decision-making is very difficult for CEOs and senior leaders. We can never predict the future, yet we must make the best possible decisions, maintain a positive culture, and be adaptable and agile to changing conditions. This is especially true in the current uncertain environment of inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues. I hope you find the following article useful about the importance of strategic coaching. - dpm]
We have been doing strategic business coaching for many years.
For many years, helping company leaders execute and grow as
leaders has been a core part of our DNA. Our entire consulting practice is
built around helping companies reach the next level - helping them to get
results. Leadership, communication, strategic thinking, setting priorities,
motivation, team development, alignment, accountability, and personal
development are all part of the process. These are developed through close
interaction with our clients’ leaders. We refer to it as CEO coaching or
strategic coaching, but in truth, many times it involves the entire senior
team.
My personal education
with a strategic business coach.
A recent conversation with a client brought back to mind my
personal situation - when I was thrust into the CEO role by the death of the
Founder. My best strategic coach was one of the Board members who took me under
his wing. I was 27 and he was 73. He had lived quite a life, from growing and
selling businesses to failed partnerships, lawsuits, large acquisitions,
employee issues. He had forgotten more than most people ever experience. He was
an irascible cuss and didn't suffer any fools. I was able to leverage his
failures and successes and his incredible perspective. He helped me achieve my personal
and business goals and made sure I was prepared for almost any situation that
came my way. He also reinforced the importance of learning from mistakes. He
was the person who helped me understand the importance of developing and
focusing on strategic plans that can actually be executed.
Benefits of a Strategic Business Coach
· You gain a needed confidante
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Strategic Business coaches force you outside your comfort
zone
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You get personal attention from someone who knows your
business.
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You hear the hard truth - that people inside your company sometimes
won't share.
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You get objective, unbiased opinions.
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You learn how to turn your ideas into reality... Or hear
why you are chasing too many shiny objects and need to focus
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You are held accountable for getting important things done
- focus on strategic issues not what shade of mauve the office furniture will
be.
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You get exposed to a huge external network
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You gain confidence in your decisions and actions.
Why Pick Mead Consulting for a Strategic Business Coach for
your lower middle market business:
·
Experience – We’ve been in your shoes - Not only have we each grown
multiple businesses, but we have been coaching business leaders like you across
many companies for more than two decades.
· Lower Middle Market Focus – we understand the issues unique to growing
and scaling businesses of this size.
· Strategy – we have proven strategies that work; we help you focus on the
strategies that matter
· Accountability – we hold you accountable to accomplish the desired
results we outline together
If you
want more information about how we help CEOs and business leaders continue to
grow and accomplish their goals, please contact
me
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The Mead Consulting Group helps
dozens of companies and organizations -like yours - every year with both
strategic planning & execution, and strategic business coaching. These
processes have helped our clients consistently outperform their competition.
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