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Podcast Episode 84 | Seven Common Strategy Mistakes

November 15, 2021

How do you know your strat­e­gy will be effective?

This week Kevin and Brad dis­cuss Michael Porter’s Sev­en Strat­e­gy Mis­takes — and how & why lead­er­ship teams often make these com­mon strat­e­gy mistakes.

Michael Porter is one of the great­est strat­e­gy thinkers from the last cen­tu­ry. We can all use his sim­ple check­list to help ensure our busi­ness strat­e­gy is on the right track.


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.