TGM Classic | Rebecca Homkes | Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times

Aug 4, 2025

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What can businesses do to not just survive, but thrive in today’s volatile market?

Today’s market is highly volatile, and the winning formula is having not just staying afloat but rather growing in uncertain times. Businesses can achieve this by adopting a proactive and adaptable mindset. Rather than seeking stability in an inherently unpredictable environment, companies must embrace change as a constant and prepare to be able to respond quickly to changing market conditions.

Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist, sheds light on some basic principles and actionable steps to help in navigating the unpredictable landscape of modern markets. Drawing from her extensive experience in strategy consulting, she emphasizes the importance of proactive adaptation for businesses not just to survive but to thrive. Through her newest book, Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, advocates for a shift from rigid planning to dynamic preparation, where leaders focus on aligning beliefs, testing assumptions, and making strategic choices based on evolving circumstances.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Rebecca to delve into strategies for thriving in today’s volatile market, addressing common misconceptions about uncertainty and offering practical advice for businesses to identify their unique strengths and leverage them to capitalize on emerging opportunities while mitigating risks.

Topics include:

What inspired Rebecca to start her strategy journey
The importance of having an alignment on performance and growth goals
Why it matters for a company to have a clear vision and direction
Having a balance between setting aspirational targets and providing a realistic roadmap
Aligning agility with a clear strategic direction
Rebecca talks about her new book Survive, Reset, Thrive
What it takes for a business to survive through market shocks
The benefits of continuous learning and seeking to improve and adapt
And other topics…

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Connect with Rebecca:

Website: https://www.surviveresetthrive.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Reset-Thrive-Implementing-High-Growth/dp/1398607886

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-homkes

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccahomkes/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

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