This episode features Lindsay Howerton, owner of How Consulting LLC. Lindsay shares her extensive experiences in transforming organizations through effective leadership and strategic alignment, uncovering the profound impact of having a deep sense of purpose. Tune in to explore key insights into the significance of trust, cultural alignment, and overcoming fear to drive organizational success.

Episode Summary

00:00 - 03:30 | Introduction

  • Dan Cooper introduces Lindsay Howerton of How Consulting LLC.

  • Brief overview of her background in business consulting and leadership development.

03:31 - 10:15 | Challenges in Business Growth

  • Discussion on common pitfalls for businesses scaling up.

  • Lindsay emphasizes the importance of strategic planning over reactive decision-making and shares insights on building strong leadership teams to sustain growth.

10:16 - 18:45 | Leadership Development

  • How leadership styles impact company culture.

  • Lindsay discusses mentoring and coaching as crucial for leadership transitions.

  • Lindsay highlights emotional intelligence as a key factor in effective leadership.

18:46 - 27:30 | Managing Change in Organizations

  • Strategies for managing resistance to change.

  • Lindsay provides examples of successful change management techniques.

  • Lindsay talks about the role of clear communication in navigating organizational shifts.

27:31 - 35:00 | Case Studies and Success Stories

  • Lindsay shares a success story of a mid-sized company overcoming growth stagnation.

  • Lindsay describes a leadership transformation case study from her consulting work.

35:01 - 40:00 | Closing Thoughts & Advice

  • Final takeaways: invest in leadership, plan strategically, and communicate effectively.

  • Lindsay shares top book recommendations for business growth.

  • Episode concludes with contact details for How Consulting LLC and Acumen.

Ready To Learn More About The Acumen Experience?