I believe these simple metaphors can help you internalize and empathize with the challenges that are surfacing internally and externally as you lead your organization through these difficult, but required, transformations.

Since the fractional CGO model can be aligned at both short and long-term needs, it begs the question:

Could having additional growth capacity ready to unleash, benefit your business?

If you’re not sure how to best assess the opportunity to create a growth system in your firm, or worse, you’re feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start, consider using my Growth Maturity Matrix as a useful initial step.

… here are four (4) considerations to keep in mind when planning for growth. As someone who loves metaphors, I’ve drawn on some imagery and examples from my enthusiasm for the sport of open water swimming to better illustrate these recommendations.

The business leaders that I invest the majority of my time with recognize the value of having a growth system vs. a rainmaker. A “growth system” may not sound as interesting as the term “rainmaker”, but trust me - it’s definitely more attractive for your business!