Good leaders intrinsically want growth. Growth is natural for them. They can’t help it. They have the vision. They have the confidence. They have the capacity. They want to go somewhere.

But sometimes growth doesn’t happen.

It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurial leaders to describe their growth plan with a curve: “We’ll grow by 10% year-over-year.” The famous “hockey stick” growth chart. But growth is rarely experienced as a curve. It typically isn’t smooth or incremental. Sure, there may be steady growth for a while, but it’s difficult to sustain.

Eventually, the company will hit a wall and no further growth occurs. However, what feels like a wall is often just the bottom of the next growth step — as in stair-steps. Sustained growth comes from the ability to take these steps.

But first, you have to recognize that what got you here won’t get you there. Something needs to change.

The Most Common Problem: A Leader Who Can’t Get Out Of Their Own Way

In my recent article in Forbes.com I describe:

• The six proven tips to get you unstuck and back to gaining altitude.
• How trust is inseparable from growth.
• The surprising connection between how you see yourself and growth
• How limiting yourself precedes growth and freedom.

These are the same practical tips that I used to help clients grow their companies – even through the worst of 2020. They’ll work for you as well. Click here to read the full article on Forbes.com.

Take good care,

Christian

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