Many businesses do not have a complete strategic plan. We all know that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Just like the GPS you use every day in your car, strategic planning requires a clear destination, adequate resources, and a well-planned route. Two-Star General (retired) Chris McPadden shared this simple GPS analogy on this week's episode of the Leadership After Hours podcast. Drawing from his expertise and experience as the US Army’s Strategy Chief, General McPadden sheds light on the fundamental components and common pitfalls of strategic planning, offering invaluable lessons for businesses striving for success.

Chris is currently the CEO & President of Drive Forward Consulting. A strategic planning consulting company.

Find out more and contact Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mcpadden/

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Eric Bronner, Veterans for all Voters COO and Sean Patton look at real facts and truths about the current political system. Eric discusses his clear solutions and way forward.
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Do you get in your own way? Do you find yourself doing it all instead of taking the time to train your team? Debbie Garcia shares her insights on developing her leadership and making her business work for her life and the lives of the people on her team. 

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How do you move past failures and maintain your passion and drive? Ashley Lee discusses some of her support structures and purpose to keep going when the chips are down.   S3E7 With Ashley Lee - Assistant Director of Technology Solutions for Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury OUT now!

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What got you the promotion isn't necessarily what is going to make you effective in your new position. Senior sales manager Madison Patton shares insights from her different roles throughout her career and how she makes sure to empower her people with straightforward expectations and empathy. 

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Book Mentioned: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers  https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/B08CVS2G24/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ETE4JZQTC2L5&keywords=we+should+all+be+millionaires+rachel+rodgers&qid=1702507873&sprefix=we+should+all+%2Caps%2C311&sr=8-1

Forbes named Anna-Vija  McClain one of the next 1000,  to shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle.

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Nichole: True North Growth labs or  twitter.com/Nichole_Kelly (Twitter)

In 2010 when social media was first breaking ground in Corporate America Nichole Kelly witnessed the battle for the value of community and a business' need to demonstrate that it was worth the time and energy it took to create. She went on to create the first business ROI case study for the value of social media, wrote a book called How to Measure Social Media and toured the world teaching marketers how to learn this newly coveted skill.

2x TEDx + Global Keynote Speaker. Executive Coach. Author. Workplace Performance Expert. 
Henna Pryor shares how your weaknesses can turn into your strengths and how embracing embarrassment can 10x your progress.  


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