Natalie Born - MBA PMP CSM

Last week, Peter and I learned that our podcast received 1000 downloads, and we are still riding that wave of excitement. Let's keep the momentum going!!! 🙌🏼 Our latest episode is now live. You can listen here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/dtpep28 or on your favorite podcast platform. #designthinkerpodcast #designthinking #designthinkers #podcast #podcastepisode #newepisodealert

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Is your lean team actually holding you back? ❌ Overworked managers can hinder growth and employee morale. Learn how to identify if your team is too lean and discover practical solutions to overcome this common challenge. Read the full article for insights on EOS tools that can help.  👉https://lnkd.in/dE-NGK27 #EOS #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #TeamManagement #Efficiency

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Industry leaders swear by a detailed change management roadmap. Uncover the steps and actions crucial for success. 🗺️ #ChangeRoadmap #SuccessStrategy Full article: https://lttr.ai/AUrWL

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Many companies struggle to bridge the strategy-execution gap. The "Plan-then-Do" approach is outdated. Learn a fresh, holistic method to help you earn your seat at the strategy table: https://zurl.co/v7u2 #pmostrategiespodcast #impactdrivernetwork #pmostrategies

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At The Intention Collective, we love partnering with agencies to help them achieve their strategic growth goals. Along the way, I've learned that no matter how great the strategy or its implementation, it always comes down to healthy leadership. I had the opportunity to join Jason Fishman on his podcast Test. Optimize. Scale. where we talked about leadership being in service to others. https://lnkd.in/e3X5kt5p

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Leading Teams Through Digital Transformation Leading teams through digital transformation is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences a leader can have. The landscape changes quickly, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding businesses through this process, and along the way, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that have shaped how I lead. Communicate Clearly 🗣️ Explain the “why” behind the changes—clarity builds trust and reduces resistance. Foster Adaptability 🌱 Help your team embrace change by promoting a culture of flexibility. Commit to Learning 📚 Offer ongoing training to keep your team’s skills sharp as technology evolves. Address Resistance 🤝 Listen to concerns and support your team through the transition—it goes a long way. - Related Course: Stakeholder Management and Communications course - Learn how to identify and address potential resistance from stakeholders. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3BvAgXE Celebrate Wins 🎉 Don’t wait for the finish line—recognize the small victories to keep momentum going. - Related Course: PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner course - Discover agile practices that can help you break down large projects into smaller, manageable increments and celebrate milestones along the way. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3Y8xq3F At the end of the day clear communication, adaptability, and celebrating wins will help your team succeed in any transformation. #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬! The Alternative Board’s Strategic Business leadership process was designed specifically for #SMBs looking to navigate their business toward greater success. Download this 4-Step Guide to Strategic Planning: https://buff.ly/3Gp6D8M If you are lost as to where to start...join us 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐚. Our free workshop will help you start! We have a few spots left so register ASAP https://lnkd.in/g9CSHNBy #TABBoards #StrategicPlanning

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Benchmarking is crucial for driving lasting changes in company culture. By aligning improvements with tangible business outcomes, organizations can ensure their efforts translate into measurable results. Many small and medium-sized businesses are actively enhancing their work environments. Yet connecting these enhancements to top-line performance through benchmarking is hard, and often overlooked in culture change initiatives. This shortcoming ultimately limits a company’s ability to steer culture in a direction that yields results. To start leveraging benchmarking effectively, consider these steps: - Analyze leading companies in your industry. What key outcomes do they prioritize? - Explore their performance targets. What level of achievement are they aiming for? - Evaluate their workforce development strategies. How are they designed to meet these targets? The focus is on maximizing ROI and determining the value that investments in people bring to both the organization and its employees. Ultimately, benchmarking is the best approach to drive the kind of culture change that gets results. #benchmarking #companyculture #ROI #workforce #changemanagement

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Charting Your Leadership Course: Establishing Core Values and Goals for Effective Leadership ▸ https://lttr.ai/AUlmm #EstablishingCoreValues #Pressstartleadership #DeeplyHeldBeliefs #Leadership

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DEI is not just a moral imperative; it's a business one. Partner with DeLeon Consulting to see how DEI can drive your business success through innovation, market reach, and employee engagement. #DEIBusinessSuccess #DriveInnovation

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A 2024 Global Recognition Award for Newborn Evolution LLC recognizes its significant impact on leadership development and organizational success. The company plays a crucial role in shaping future business leadership by empowering leaders at all levels to think strategically, solve problems effectively, and take ownership of outcomes. As Newborn Evolution LLC continues to innovate and grow, it is ready to make an even more significant impact on the global business community. With its research-backed methodologies, personalized approach, and measurable results, the company is well-positioned to continue empowering organizations to address complex challenges and drive long-term success in a constantly changing business environment. Methodology for the Award: A panel of impartial industry experts evaluated you using the Rasch model. This model creates a linear measurement scale for each applicant regardless of their category or field of expertise. Thank you GRA for this honor! If your organization is thinking about professional development to overcome challenges or better prepare teams to seize opportunities, we would love to share our capabilities with you.  Let’s chat. #awardwinning #recognition #coaching #executivecoaching #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking #emotionalintelligence #methodology #empowering #impact

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One of the 9 Critical Differentiators™ for women to succeed is understanding the difference between CAKE and PIE mentoring. Download this white paper to learn more about it: https://hubs.li/Q02_zpxf0 #womeninbusiness #careersuccess #newresearch #whitepaper #genderdynamics #WeCanHelp #mentoring

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If you want to be a productive company that solves tough challenges for your clients, you must have strong teamwork. 💪 Everyone needs to collaborate, communicate, and pull in the same direction. 🐎 Check out this interview with Jacob Stoller, author of "The Lean CEO" and "Productivity Reimagined," on the latest episode of Reflect Forward. We explore the importance of productivity in leadership and teamwork, from lean management principles to the importance of team collaboration! Listen on your favorite podcast platform or my YouTube channel. Let me know what you think in the comments! 👇 #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #ProductivityHacks #Podcast

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