by Norman Wolfe | Nov 19, 2025 | Management, Organization & Culture, Strategy Execution
The CEO stood at the head of the table, presenting the company’s new strategic plan. It was a solid plan — clear priorities, measurable outcomes, a smart response to the shifts happening in their industry.He spoke with conviction. His leadership team listened...
by Norman Wolfe | May 2, 2023 | Leadership, Management, Strategy Execution
“They seem to want to blame anyone or anything when things go wrong. As the owner, I have to own all of my choices. Why can’t they?”“Am I the only one who cares about the success of the whole organization? It seems everyone else only cares about their part. How do...
by Norman Wolfe | Mar 2, 2023 | Leadership, Management, Purpose, Strategy, Strategy Execution
One of the greatest challenges we hear from a lot of CEOs is getting their team members to truly buy into their vision. We often hear comments like these: “They say they are on board and don’t act like it. Their behaviors are, at best, slowing things down, at worst,...
by Norman Wolfe | Jan 16, 2023 | Planning, Strategy Execution
It’s the start of the year, a time when many companies begin planning the year ahead. Getting from where you are now to where you want to be is a journey. A journey akin to mountain climbing. As with all journeys, we must plan the climb first and then execute it. I...
by Norman Wolfe | Nov 15, 2022 | Leadership, Norman Wolfe, Organization & Culture, Strategy Execution
If you review the literature on leadership, you will find there are two dominate conversations. The first centers on the leader’s role in ensuring the organization produces the outcomes that lead to success. Often centered on the theme of profit maximization. The...
by Norman Wolfe | Sep 13, 2022 | Leadership, Management, Norman Wolfe, Strategy Execution
“If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” In our last newsletter, we discussed the four elements that are required for a person to succeed Clarity and agreement on expectations Resources consistent...
