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THE INTENTIONAL LEADER
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Unclogging the System: Finding the Bottlenecks
Every quarter, organizations launch initiatives to increase speed and agility. Yet ironically, the very people tasked with accelerating...

Eric Kebschull
Sep 152 min read


Why a Promising Strategy Failed (and How It Could Have Been Saved)
A strong growth strategy stalled, not because of poor planning, but because hidden human dynamics undermined execution. Systems Mapping revealed misalignment, fear, and conflicting incentives. By widening ownership, shifting rewards, and building risk tolerance, the organization relaunched with clarity and momentum. Strategy succeeded when the system shifted.

Karen Ladany
Sep 142 min read


The Silo Effect
Silos aren’t intentional, but they almost inevitably form as organizations grow. Left unchecked, they create loops of disconnection, duplication, and mistrust. Systems Mapping helps make these dynamics visible, reframes success around alignment, and identifies leverage points to turn separation into collaboration and momentum.

Karen Ladany
Sep 143 min read


Breaking the Firefighting Cycle
Stuck in firefighting mode, a team discovered the problem wasn’t resources but hidden dynamics. Systems Mapping revealed patterns and leverage points that turned constant crises into sustainable progress.

Karen Ladany
Sep 142 min read
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