In this episode Simon welcomes Dan Tocchini, a seasoned business consultant with over 35 years of experience in transforming leadership teams. Dan shares his journey from a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a sought-after consultant for companies like ESPN and nonprofits like Homeboy Industries. He discusses the challenges leaders face when trying to elevate their teams and the importance of courageous leadership and creative conflict resolution.
Key Moments
Grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, which shaped his understanding of business and human performance.
Executives often feel stuck at certain revenue plateaus and struggle with team dynamics, succession issues, and the need for strategic planning.
Successful leaders need to manage from a strategic level rather than being bogged down in daily operations.
Understanding the Profit and Loss statement is crucial for assessing business health and making informed decisions.
Chronic complaints often indicate deeper issues that need to be addressed for growth and improvement.
Successful leaders must learn to leverage their team's talents and have difficult conversations to foster a collaborative environment.
Dan shares a success story of helping a well-known Wall Street executive turn around a struggling company, emphasizing the importance of transparency and strategic restructuring.
Know what you want to achieve, understand your team's dynamics, and be willing to have hard conversations.
To learn more about Dan Tocchini please visit his Linkedin Profile
To learn more about Take New Ground please visit their website
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YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER
Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.
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