by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 4, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
As we enter the final stretch of 2025, leaders everywhere are asking: how can we finish the year well? For many, the temptation is to push harder and do more. But our Quadrant 3 Leadership (Q3LC) alumni know that sustainable success doesn’t come from frantic activity....
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 2, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
Just had one of those meetings that reminded me why first impressions are so darn stubborn. Picture this: Seven months. Seven months of me repeatedly reinforcing new communication protocols with a remote team. Seven months of them nodding, saying “yes,”...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 29, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
When I started my first salaried job, I was excited and thought it would be like my previous work. I started working at 14 mowing lawns and working in fast food. I even had started my own entrepreneurial endeavors. So, at 23, I thought I was ready. I remember my...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 25, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
I recently was talking with a CEO who said something that stuck with me: “Marc, I spend my days solving everyone else’s problems, but who do I talk to about mine?” Sound familiar? Leadership is lonely. You’re expected to have all the answers,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 11, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors, Personal Leadership
In leadership, it’s natural to start by doing what you’ve seen others do. We call that “Quadrant 1.” When that doesn’t work, you try fixing what’s broken with yourself. But some leaders get to a point where they get tired of the...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 29, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
The CEO looked exhausted. Three major team members had just given notice in the same week, the board was breathing down her neck about revenue projections, and she’d just learned that her biggest competitor had landed the client she’d been courting for...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 14, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
One of the most significant transitions in leadership growth is moving from the mindset of “I have to do it” to “it has to be done.” This subtle shift represents a profound change in how we define success—from personally completing tasks to...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 9, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
I just sent this to the Follow Up Friday community. I thought I’d share it here on the blog too. Good morning, Follow Up-pers! This week in the coaching skills for leaders intensive, we talked about stories. Especially about the way the stories we tell direct...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 27, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
In the constant rush of professional demands, team needs, and personal responsibilities, one challenge unites leaders across all stages of their careers: the struggle to allocate time effectively. Particularly for personal growth and reflection. Whether you’re a...
by Concord Leadership Group Contributor | Mar 17, 2025 | CEO/Executive Directors
As a new entrepreneur, you have big dreams of making your business idea a reality. However, 40% of businesses fail within the first three years, as the first few years are the most difficult for a new company. That’s where a thorough plan comes into play—studies have...
