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Podcast Ep 33 | When Hiring Experienced Leaders Might be a Mistake

November 23, 2020

IN THIS EPISODE:

This week on The Growth Whis­pers Brad & Kevin dis­cuss the mag­ic and may­hem that comes with hir­ing a leader from a much larg­er company.

They talk about why com­pe­tence, skills, and suc­cess new lead­ers bring from oth­er com­pa­nies won’t nec­es­sar­i­ly trans­fer to your organization.

Tune in to hear sto­ries of com­pa­nies that have hired from much larg­er, excit­ing orga­ni­za­tions only to see thing go sour — and the five things that you need to do to avoid those pitfalls.


About Lawrence & Co.
Lawrence & Co. is a growth strategy and leadership advisory firm that helps mid-market companies achieve lasting, reliable growth. Our Growth Management System turns 30 years of experience into practical steps that drive clarity, alignment, and performance—so leaders can grow faster, with less friction, and greater confidence.

About Kevin Lawrence
Kevin Lawrence has spent three decades helping companies scale from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. He works side-by-side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, bringing real-world insights from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book of 17 habits to help high-performing leaders grow sustainably while protecting their mental health and resilience. He also contributed to Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0). Based in Vancouver, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors.