Cathy McCullough

I was having a conversation recently with an executive who was struggling to get his arms around why his company wasn't getting the results they wanted. As with any organization, the dynamics behind such an equation are complex. But through…

I've worked with a number of organizational leaders who create really good strategies. Their BHAGS are exciting to pursue, their Statements of Purpose are compelling, and their Winning Moves have incredible potential to produce excellent revenue streams. From a Strategic…

When I get calls from executives who have yet to enter the world of asking a consultative facilitator to help them through an Annual Planning process, I know it's a call from someone who's ready for forward movement. (I don't…

I once worked with a group of supervisors in a 70-year-old manufacturing company. This group had never (ever) been involved in any way with decisions around the strategic intent of the company. Then…one day…the company hired a new General Manager…

We hear a great deal today about how leaders need to create a sense of passion, or engagement, within organizations. There are numerous books written on the subject. What I find interesting, though, is that so many leaders tend to…

I'm so thankful that you all take the time to read my blog every week.  It is my pleasure to get to share my passion with you.  In addition to this week's blog, I wanted to include some extra reading…

Accountability on Steroids, Part I Four Action Steps for Leaders Who Want to Begin Building Higher Levels of Personal Accountability Cathy McCullough, M.S. Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author | McCullough Leadership Group 4½ minute read  I recently asked an executive how…

By Cathy McCullough | Many executive-level leaders laugh at working toward getting in touch with the people-side of their business. They usually feel they have better things to do. Yet, these same leaders struggle with very similar types of people…

By Cathy McCullough | It was a less-than-energetic discussion between the executive team members. The subjects of my prior blog (The Balance of Strategic Thinking, Part II) were frustrated and confused–except for the head of acquisitions. He was, if you…