Debate, frustration, and the time for growth

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #148

From the Coaches

Steve Schloss highlights the critical need for high-growth CEOs to foster environments where honest, open debate and constructive disagreement are encouraged in Mastering Debate: The Need for Healthy and Open Discourse on High-Growth Executive Teams.

Steven Miyao argues for the necessity of transforming managerial strategies to inspire and motivate teams effectively in From Frustration to Inspiration: How to Stop Losing Talent and Start Building a Motivated Team.

Jeff Gundersen discusses the urgency of innovative growth strategies in the evolving digital landscape in Time for Growth.

Kim Carpenter discusses the warning signs of a deteriorating team culture in 7 Subtle Signs of a Suffering Team Culture (Spot Them Before It’s Too Late).

Peter Dudley shares insights on identifying credible service providers in Have a dream? Here are red flags and green flags to look for when hiring people to help you achieve it.

Mark MacLeod provides his thoughts on the struggles and leadership growth experienced by startup CEOs in 2023 in Leadership Lessons: Reflections from 2023.

From the Operators & Investors

Matt Blumberg discusses a strategic acquisition tactic where, in an all-stock deal, the acquiring company can negotiate for the target company's investors to invest more capital into the acquiring company in The Dowry.

David Grossman highlights strategies for communication professionals to effectively advise leaders facing challenging situations in How Internal Comms Pros Overcome Common Challenges in Advising Leaders on Big Issues.

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