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I paused after reading this, the 3rd entry from Jeff Pope's “Ten Things I Think I’ve Learned.” I personally have spent most of my Insights career at large companies, and of course I started small (Jeff and Judy’s CRI). To me the leadership and culture—direct and at the top levels—is more important than the size of the company. I love the global reach, R&D power, breadth of offers, etc. that I find at large company Ipsos. But I see Jeff’s point, and am interested in how others see the topic. ************************* For me, it’s been easier to find what I wanted in small companies. I’ve worked for two of the largest organizations in the world (KPMG Peat Marwick and Pillsbury) and two small firms (CRI and Elrick & Lavidge, my first job). Experience in the big companies was valuable, but it wasn’t where I wanted to invest my life. I like life in a small company where you can… * Know everyone’s name * Understand the whole business * Know and see how your contribution makes a difference And working with large, well known clients give us the best of both worlds: we have impact on highly visible products and services, but we get to work within a small company environment.

What is the secret ingredient that makes The Hatcher Group special? It’s the people! The talent, empathy, and expertise of our team helps us deliver important and impactful work for our clients with grace and precision. Watch below to get a taste of how we approach our work in a meaningful way!

"A skills-based organization is an organization that moves from a view of static, linear jobs and careers to one that looks at dynamic skills and dynamic work as the nature of both careers and the way that work is organized and managed.” Everyone’s talking about skills-based organizations. But what does the term actually mean? Our own Jeff Schwartz joined LACE Partners and Chris Howard to answer that very question. Check out the link in the comments to catch their full conversation👇

Holy Moly 😳 - What a Q2 Finish! 🎉 Q2 Performance = 157% to plan + 217% YoY Growth 🚀 H1 Performance = 136% to plan + 69% YoY Growth 💪🏾   How? The Team! Not just the AEs but the Whole Team! Stand Out Individual Performances: Steve Scheffler  - As our team lead on and off the dashboard, he knocked out over 50% of his annual quota in Q2 alone while being an incredible leader, incredible collaborator and an incredible human! MONSTER back half set up as he looks to be a 3 time consecutive back to back to back Club winner this year! Kecia Mays  - Took down 45% of her annual quota in Q2 by staying focused on skill development (1% improvements everyday) and mindset to navigate some of the most difficult situations and complex deals out there. Congratulations! Jarrod Baden  - Just 6 months into this job and boy oh boy what a 6 months it has been. Jarrod closed out 81% of his annual quota in the first half with a relentless focus on "failing fast" and developing deep customer relationships. Hawaii is in his sights folks! Joel Garcia  - "Mr Consistent" AKA "Mr. Value Creation" just finds a way to deliver month after month, quarter after quarter. Joel crushed 80% of his annual quota in the first half of the year. He has also mentored nearly person on the team and is responsible for helping drive execution at scale and upleveling everyone around him. Club or bust is the motto this year for him. 🙏🏾 To the baddest crew of Women in the business: Cora Miller Kari Bridgeland Michelle Hamilton Laura Landau touched and impacted nearly EVERY deal done in the territory in H1 and there is no Team B'Mo Than You Can Be' without the support, attention to detail, focus on improvement, and hustle that these Women bring to the business everyday! Deep Gratitude to you ALL 🙏🏾 As a leader, playing with a lead is great but the main focus has to be maintaining and more importantly accelerating momentum in H2 Spending the next week to deep dive into the business to identify the 2-3 areas where making the small tweaks will yield the biggest results We are not here to Survive in FY25 We are here to Thrive in FY25! Onto H2 - LETS GET IT!

G O D • A C C E R L A T E S • T I M E As part of my YPO (Young Presidents Organisation) Forum on May 12th, 2021, I set ambitious goals that would focus on creating an enduring company. I am still on cloud nine, knowing the Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized us as one of their 2024 Pacesetters. This achievement marks us as one of Atlanta's Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies, a testament to our team's dedication, effort, and hard work. Looking back, I outlined five key goals to accomplish by 2025. Achieving this recognition is a step closer to fulfilling these aspirations and even more evidence that God has our back on this journey: - Become one of the Best Places to Work. - Become one of the Healthiest Places to Work. - Become one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta. - Become one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Inc. 500. - 50 by 50. Onwards and upwards! #Milestone #Growth #Recognition #BusinessSuccess #GodFavor

Behind every successful company, there's a journey filled with twists, turns and triumphant victories. In an interview with Lucy Bloomfield, Klaas van der Leest, CEO of Intercede takes us through this unpredictable road, reflecting on the company's evolution. Find out where they are now and how they got there, at https://loom.ly/VodoSQ0

Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion alongside Maria Triani, RICP® and Brandon M. Kohnen, moderated by Eugene Lutz. We were speaking in front of Partners across our organization regarding best practices for navigating and growing your career within an architecture that allows complete control. Here are two key points that drove our conversation: 1. Crystallize your “Why”: Understanding your purpose is crucial for success. Personally, my family and community are my driving forces. In action that means control of my time, control of my career growth, and the ability to create an impact have to be magnified to the greatest extent possible. Aligning your career with your values leads to overcoming challenges with ease and making consistent progress. If you're unsure of your "Why," take the time to discover it along with the attributes that bring it to life—it's a game-changer! 2. Build relationships: Networking with established leaders opens doors for collaboration and growth. At our office, we emphasize connecting new advisors with seasoned professionals to tap into valuable knowledge. Learning from those who have succeeded before you sets the stage for your own success. Ultimately, surrounding yourself with the right people makes the journey more enjoyable and more fun.

Di Xu gives some great advice for reflecting on your superpowers and shining as an employee. You can read more about Di's career and professional tips in our Alumni Success Stories: https://lnkd.in/eV3JRUXD

🎉 Big News at Kluster ! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a monumental achievement: Kluster has been recognised on G2's prestigious 2024 Best Software List as one of the Top UK Software Companies, securing the #40 spot. (there are 13'000+ UK software companies!) This is not just a number; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. At Kluster, we're dedicated to empowering business leaders with the tools they need for precise planning, forecasting, and execution. Our solution stands unmatched in the market, offering unparalleled value to our clients—a fact echoed by the growing list of successful stories and the authentic reviews from our users. 🙌 I am immensely proud of the role I play in scaling Kluster's systems and operations, and this further fuels our motivation to innovate and lead. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us and believed in our vision. This achievement is yours as much as it is ours. Together, we're setting new benchmarks and pionering the future of how businesses operate. 🙏 Link to read more in the comments! #G2BestSoftware #UKSoftwareExcellence #KlusterGrowth #BusinessLeadership #Innovation