Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Verne Harnish on How To Scale Your Business
Feb 28, 2017
Verne Harnish, dubbed "The Growth Guy," is the founder of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and an expert on scaling businesses. In this discussion, he shares insights on transitioning from management to coaching for peak performance. Verne emphasizes the significance of daily huddles and the hiring process, focusing first on will and values. He explores the vital role of marketing in a company's growth and underscores the importance of lifelong learning for leaders. Listeners gain actionable advice to accelerate their businesses and foster a growth-oriented culture.
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Personal Mission Born From Family Loss
- Verne Harnish shares a personal family story about losing his dad's company in the 1973 recession and how it shaped his mission.
- That loss motivated him to dedicate decades to helping entrepreneurs avoid the same fate.
Scale-Ups Power The Middle Class
- Verne distinguishes startups from scale-ups and stresses that mid-market companies drive job creation.
- He argues healthy scale-ups are essential for a strong middle class and economic stability.
Replace Management With Coaching
- Move organizations from traditional 'management' to coaching roles that develop people.
- Replace managers who control with coaches who observe, pick one improvement, and follow up.