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In today's episode of 'Scale! with Predictable Success' our guest is, Listen | Read | Connect | Subscribe↑
In today's episode of 'Scale! with Predictable Success' our guest is, Listen | Read | Connect | Subscribe↑
In today's episode of 'Scale! with Predictable Success' our guest is, Listen | Read | Connect | SubscribeGuest
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In the previous video I introduced the idea of a 'Recovery Blueprint' -More than a 30-day rolling punch list, more practical and
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In beginning to shape the broad outline of a medium-term COVID-19 response, how do you know what to focus on most? What
It seems like the phrase 'pivot' is everywhere.We're told we've all got to 'pivot' - and many businesses and organizations have done
In responding to COVID-19, it feels like we’re at least coming toward toward the end of the initial ‘OMG’ phase.Most folks I’m
As a manager, how do you start getting your head around what to do in this crisis?Back in March 2009 I ran
Sometimes things change so much it's hard to know how to get your head around it. This is certainly one of those times.
I first met Behfar Jahanshahi when I keynoted the Inc 5000 conference (in 2015 I think - I've keynoted there 4 times and I have a
Listen to Les McKeown read this blog post:Audio version not yet available - please check back later.Very few projects or initiatives fail
Listen to Les McKeown read this blog post:Audio version not yet available - please check back later.Starting next year spectacularly means first
Listen to Les McKeown read this blog post:Audio version not yet available - please check back later.Most all of us can start
Rita McGrath is a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth
Having a Visionary is an essential part of successfully launching any new venture. But what happens when you have more than one
GROW Catch the Growth Wave Conquer Complexity LEAD Become a Growth Leader Build Your Growth Team ScaleCon 2020 Resources Online Courses About
Do You and Your Team Know How to Quickly, Effectively and Consistently Make and Execute High-Quality Decisions? Learn how to turn any team
Mislaid (or Not Received) Your Predictable Success Leadership Styles Results?Here's what to do:Wait for at least 30 minutes after you have completed
Well, that didn’t take long! Sorry, all 50 copies have been allocated! If you’d like to receive priority notification of future similar
Over the decades that I’ve invested in helping leaders scale their organizations, I’ve uncovered one foundational principal that trumps all others, and
The person who has contributed most to my personal development as a leader over the last two years isn’t a management thinker,
My good friend Rita McGrath is not only a highly esteemed professor of management at Columbia Business School, a world-ranked #1 business
My good friend Rita McGrath is not only a highly esteemed professor of management at Columbia Business School, a world-ranked #1 business
It was a real delight to welcome David Allen back to the Predictable Success podcast series. As well as being a personal friend and
This question comes from an attendee of our Whitewater webinar. What exactly are the characteristics of a cross-functional team? In his response,
My leadership style (Visionary, Operator, Processor, Synergist) is ____________ . The biggest obstacle I’m facing when it comes to working with my team
Are you truly serious about not just growing, but scaling your business? Are you struggling to scale your not-for-profit, church, faith-based organization,
This question comes from an attendee of our Exceptional Processor Leader webinar who wants to know how best to leverage his leadership strengths
My biggest business concern/planning challenge heading into the new year is: ___________. How do I get my team aligned for the new
As leaders, we each have our own specific strengths* that we bring to our roles. However, these same strengths can lead to
Note: This is the 2nd video in our Leadership Mindset series, the 1st one is available here. In order to master the leadership mindset,
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Ever had a discussion with someone that left you blindsided and scratching your head,
Developing a leadership mindset requires a shift in thinking. Knowing when it’s appropriate to make the shift is the first step. Just
This article is written by Predictable Success Consultant Claudette Rowley. Do you feel like you’re a “jack- or jill-of-all-trades”? Is it sometimes
In this video, Les McKeown offers insights into some of the most common misconceptions regarding leadership. For example, do subject matter experts
This question comes from an attendee of our Exceptional Operator Leader webinar: I read The Synergist in 2012 and believe that I
You may be surprised to learn that not only is it possible, but once your organization reaches a critical point, it becomes
Does it feel like your organization has become overly bureaucratic, perhaps even brittle? Is there too much focus on systems and processes,
Do you know what type of leader you are? Perhaps more importantly, have you considered the impact it has not only on
What’s one major takeaway worth gleaning from Warren Buffett and his leadership at Berkshire Hathaway? Les examines this and much more in
This article is written by Predictable Success Consultant Carissa Figgins. Carissa Figgins, Predictable Success Consultant I’ve noticed that my employees have adopted
This article is written by Predictable Success Consultant Alex Thatcher. Alex Thatcher, Predictable Success Consultant Isn’t it depressing when you know a
It doesn’t matter what size your company is or how talented a leader you are, everyone faces this challenge after achieving a
Office politics are a nasty component of employment that can surface no matter where we work. While there are many potential underlying causes,
Processors are rational and analytical by nature. They think in a logical, sequential way, preferring to arrive at an objective assessment of
One of the key challenges a growing business faces is how to achieve high-quality team-based decisions. Leaders can no longer rely on
Everyone faces their own set of challenges when it comes to delegation. However, by tailoring your techniques accordingly, you’ll not only enhance
Whether you are opening a new store, offering a new service, or increasing clientele, advancing your business involves a learning curve. Issues
This question comes to us from a newsletter reader: How do I get my existing clients to be more proactive in recommending
In this video, Les McKeown examines the seven stages of growth and occasional decline that any business will go through regardless of size
Here at Predictable Success, we are huge fans of Michael Bungay Stanier, his company, Box of Crayons, and the innovative work they do. When Michael
This question comes from an attendee of our Exceptional Operator Leader webinar: My boss is a Visionary (as am I.) I have
This question comes from an attendee of our Whitewater webinar: What role does a Synergist play in getting an organization through Whitewater?
This question comes from an attendee of our Whitewater webinar. What exactly are the characteristics of a cross-functional team? In his response,
What happens when someone tries to lead their organization to Predictable Success and not everyone wants to come along? In this reader
What’s the best way to restore communications and accountability during Whitewater? Before we dive into the answer, here’s a brief overview of
My biggest business concern/planning challenge heading into the new year is: ___________. This question seemed to really resonate with everyone. We received
The hiring issue I most need help with is ____________. The response that really caught our attention was this: Seeing through the
Discover how this tech firm increased gross profit by 12% and EBITDA by 823% within one year.
Relational and analytical, Processors have an innate desire to bring order
Whether for-profit or not-for-profit, service or manufacturing, well-funded or boot-strapped, irrespective of geographical location or the brilliance (or otherwise) of the founders
It feels like you’re hacking through the jungle, as you fight to keep your newly-born organization alive.The two main challenges are:Making sure
You’ve broken through the Early Struggle – you have cash (at least enough to take the pressure off), and an established market:
The very success that you reaped in ‘Fun’ brings with it the seeds of Whitewater: your organization becomes complex, and the key
You’ve developed a team that has successfully navigated your organization through Whitewater – congratulations! You have reached the prime stage in your
In principle, there is no reason for any organization to decline from the position of Predictable Success. In practice, many organizations begin
Treadmill is a dangerous stage in the organization’s development: if it is checked in time, creativity, risk-taking and flexibility can be re-injected,
Eventually, for all bureaucracies, there is a last final attempt to resuscitate the organization, whether by the appointment of bankruptcy practitioners or
The Visionary is one of four leadership styles which together enable any organization, division, department, project, group or team to get to
The Operator is one of four leadership styles which together enable any organization, division, department, project, group or team to get to
The Processor is one of four leadership styles which together enable any organization, division, department, project, group or team to get to (and
The Synergist is one of four leadership styles which together enable any organization, division, department, project, group or team to get to
There are four Score Levels that can apply to each of the four Styles in your Predictable Success Styles Profile. Click below
Any of the four Predictable Success Styles( Visionary, Operator, Processor, Synergist) that scores below 120 is termed a Trace Style, which means that it is
A Secondary Styles Score is one between 120 and 239, and indicates that this particular style is one which you are comfortable
A Primary Styles Score (from 240-479) indicates that this is a Style that you are naturally comfortable in, and one in which
A Dominant Score is any Predictable Success Styles Profile score higher than 480.The higher the score above 480 (the maximum is 960),
If you are absolutely serious about scaling your organization, your business, not for profit, your church, or your NGO… If achieving sustainable
If you are absolutely serious about scaling your organization, your business, not for profit, your church, or your NGO… If achieving sustainable
Are you looking for an opportunity to truly shine? One where your focus and persistence will pay off – both financially and
By Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success Once hailed as the ‘new, new thing’ in the online publishing world, Twitter co-founder Evan
We’re excited to announce that Les McKeown will be keynoting at the Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation Conference in Los Angeles (June
By Dave McKeown, President of Predictable Success Note: This is in no way meant to be an article about politics. (I’m an
Jim Collins’ book Good to Great is universally acclaimed as one of the best business books there is – and rightly so.
Does it feel like your business is a never-ending process of trial and error – with more trials (and errors) than you’d
Discover how to have an immediate, positive and lasting impact on your team – while working less. Michael Bungay Stanier and his
Whether you’re looking for a gift to give your team, or something to send to a special client or senior leader, we have
January 7th, 2013 is a very big day for us here at Predictable Success. Mostly, because that ‘us’ in the line above
When Jaime Miller registered for the Predictable Success Acceleration Program, she hoped it would benefit her business. Watch as she reveals not
Execution is a key leadership skill. However, every leader experiences times when moving a team forward becomes much more challenging. If you’ve ever suddenly
Summer has officially begun here in the northern hemisphere. To celebrate, we’re sharing our best suggestions for how to make the most
Summer typically brings more free time as work slows down and vacations roll around. So, how will you make use of the
This article is written by Predictable Success Consultant Claudette Rowley. Do you feel like you’re a “jack- or jill-of-all-trades”? Is it sometimes
By Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success Visionary leaders have many fine strengths (just like Operator, Processor and Synergist leaders). Unfortunately, a
This week we’re taking a look at the ways in which we lead and how you and your team can communicate even
While non-profits and cause-based organizations are founded through passion and good intentions, they don’t always have the tools to keep the doors
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. has declared 2015 a year
This week we’re diving in to Q2. From what you and your team should focus on this quarter, to steps you can
Selfless and relationship-driven, Synergists are the natural glue that holds teams together. Less common than the naturally occurring Visionaries, Operators, and Processors styles,
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Recently the editors of Inc. (generally a kindly and helpful bunch) asked their column
This week we’re taking a closer look at productivity. Specifically, how can you make the most of the time and resources you
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Over the past couple of weeks we’ve heard more details about the likely impact
We hope that your year is off to a great start. If not, then our audio tip and video clip offer specific
In an age where print media is struggling to stay alive, Inc. is not only surviving, it’s thriving. Listen as president/editor-in-chief Eric
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com. Uncover the key elements and strategies your organization needs to succeed. Here’s how. You
This is our final newsletter of 2014, and we want to help you end the year on a high note. Our first
Imagine if you could ask the president and editor-in-chief of Inc. what he sees as the biggest business opportunities for 2015. Or
Take a moment to think about your team and how they interact. Do they know how to engage effectively? Are they making
Knowledge is power, especially when it enables you to foresee challenges and opportunities. This week, we have a video and an accompanying
Even the best of plans won’t get your organization where you want it to be if you’re missing key elements. This week,
As a hard-working professional, it’s only natural to become tired from time to time. However, what if you could pinpoint the specific
What can we learn from some of the biggest names in business? The answer awaits you below. We’re also examining why good
As a new school year begins, it reminds us that we should never stop learning – regardless of age. Now is a
This issue is all about finding solutions to business challenges and how sometimes the answer is much simpler than you may think.
Self-starters with an ability to improvise their way to success, Operators do whatever it takes to get the job done – even
Welcome to the newly refreshed Predictable Success newsletter. Please pardon our dust as we put the finishing touches on our new look
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com There’s little a business leader values more than straight-talking advice – especially when it
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com This article is an adapted excerpt from Les McKeown’s book, Do Lead. In previous
During this exclusive event, Les McKeown shares key leadership lessons and tools from ‘Do Lead’ that will enable you to bring out
Could one of your leadership tools be costing you? This week, you’ll learn why your inner circle may be causing more harm
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com This article is an adapted excerpt from Les McKeown’s book, Do Lead. In the
Hear how Simone Bernstein transformed an obstacle into a leadership opportunity that’s benefiting thousands of teens and organizations across the U.S. When
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Financial journalists are pretty much agreed that Apple blew it out of the water
Do you know your speed to clarity? It could play a key role in helping you reach your strategic goals this year.
There are so many exciting Do Lead developments that we can barely capture them all in one newsletter. From your chance to
If you’ve been following the headlines, you know that GM is in crisis. However, you may not be aware of just how
Miranda West is the founder of the Do Book Company, an innovative publishing house that produces a unique series of pocket guidebooks
If you read the article from our last issue, you know that March is a dangerous month. Hopefully it’s going out like a
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Last week, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong was forced to issue an apology for singling
Here at Predictable Success, we say that March is the most dangerous month of the year for you and your organization. We’ll
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Business can be tough. Sometimes for prolonged periods of time. A down economy, sluggish
Denise Lee Yohn is a brand-building expert, speaker, and prolific columnist who’s just released her first book, What Great Brands Do. While she
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Last week, as Bill Gates watched the company he founded come to the end
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com I have an embarrassing admission to make: The arrival of the cloud as a
We’re ready to help you make the most of March. If it’s coming in like a lion for your business, then you’ll
Over the last thirty years, we have coached hundreds of business founders, owners, CEOs and managers on how to lead their organizations
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Even much-loved leaders can drive their team crazy. Of course, driving your team crazy
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com There’s a saying in my business which I’ve found myself using a lot recently:
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Marissa Mayer and Chris Christie both learned an important lesson last week – and
If your inbox is overflowing, then help is here. We have the key to unlocking email productivity for you and your organization,
Mark Silver is the founder of Heart of Business, a remarkable company that provides guidance and support to individuals who want to
After the success and fast growth of the early stages of business, it’s a jarring experience to find your organization shaking violently
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Last week I canceled my cable service (well, I initiated the process of canceling
We’re kicking February off with some exciting news and terrific tools to help you and your team! We’ll take a closer look
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com I like it when things just work. You know what I mean - no
Hope you’ve been having a productive month. If not, we’re about to share several tips that can help! Before we get to
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Last week it was reported that Avon (you know, the ding-dong people) had abandoned
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com I noticed a few things in my reading this year: 1. For the second
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Well, it’s been pretty much wall-to-wall Mandela this week, as it should be. There
Want to make 2014 your best year yet? We’d love to help you achieve your business goals for 2014 and bring your
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com The list of events – and people – that could be cited in a
At the Inc. 500|5000 Conference, Les gave a presentation about the 7 Stages of Every Growing Business. In it, he explained not
Julia Hamm is the President and CEO of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), a national non-profit organization that assists electric utilities,
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com When I wrote an article recently touching on the potentially destructive nature of needing
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com A while back we looked at the four key reasons good leaders go unrecognized.
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com 1. You’re a bottleneck – and you secretly like it. It’s surprisingly easy to
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Up? Down? Growing? Stagnating? We’ve all learned by now that predicting economic growth is,
This week, we’re bringing you our final newsletter of 2013. We’ll be taking a short break over the holidays but promise to
Not only is Steve McKee president of McKee Wallwork & Company, he’s also a columnist for BusinessWeek and an award-winning author. When
This week, we’re focusing on growth. We’ll examine everything from the stages that a team/business experiences as it expands and develops, to
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com There’s never been a worse time in history to look to politics to solve
This week, our focus is on hiring. Whether it’s a senior executive or a front-line employee, the people you bring on board
This week, our focus is on teamwork. From rebuilding an organization from the ground up, to making the most of the team
Working with (or for) Processor-style colleagues can be a frustrating experience for those who don’t share their world view. Precise and logical,
Once you’ve broken through the Early Struggle, it’s time for Fun! This is when an organization’s myths and legends are built, the
This week, our focus is on doing. From an exciting new book from Les entitled Do Lead, to an interview with Do
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Some leaders – specifically, those with a Visionary style – use debate and discussion
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com Who wouldn’t want to have customers and clients that are ‘fiercely loyal’? Sarah Robinson,
This week, we’re leading with leadership! From Inc.’s fastest-growing companies in the U.S. to Les’ recent appearance on Lead with Giants, and
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com This week’s decision by Steve Ballmer to step down as CEO of Microsoft is
This week, we’re bringing you news from New York, a new addition to our team, and some exciting developments for 2014… Let’s
Sometimes you consciously check things off your bucket list, and occasionally something happens you didn’t know was on your list to begin with…That
Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons A company that helps organizations do less Good Work
One of the great joys of my job is getting to share the stage with great people. Richard Branson, for example, and
A version of this article appeared at Inc.com. You’re good. You wouldn’t be where you are if you weren’t. But you know
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com. I bow to no-one in my embrace of new technology, and my first
Apologies – the newsletter is a little late this week thanks to the chap below – I just couldn’t pull myself away
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com . Ever dread getting stuck in a meeting with someone because they don’t
I'm sure, like me, you find that some weeks you grind it out, and some weeks are a blessing. In my case,
How to use Predictable Success to grow your own Consulting or Coaching Practice Are you looking for an additional string to the
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com. We’ve all seen them – he has the leadership swagger, she has the
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com. Most great leaders are self-contained individuals. (Not surprising, really, given that the process
I usually write this newsletter the day it goes out – a Sunday – or on the Saturday before. I enjoy the
A version of this article first appeared in Inc.comGiven the ubiquity these days of 360 assessments, rounded feedback and executive coaching, you’d
I left my voice behind in Rockford, IL. And not just some of it. All of it. As a result, those near
I’ve spent most of my life – certainly since my late teens – in the shadow of another Les McKeown. As the
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com. We’ve all been there: you get a promotion, or a new job, or
A version of this article first appeared at Inc.com. There you are battling away month after month in difficult surroundings, giving it
Just back from a busy two weeks. First in Oxford, England for my eldest daughter’s wedding, then New Orleans for the Inc
As you’ll see below, David and I have been working flat out on our biggest project of 2013 – the Predictable Success
Some of you have emailed asking where my promised list of the best business books of 2012 has got to. I confess:
Does it feel like your new venture just won’t ‘take flight’? Are you plugging away month after month, but achieving no momentum
You’d be surprised how hard it is to get a real sturdy flip chart. Let alone two.I don’t use powerpoint in my