Ep 31: Leading through Periods of Rapid Growth, Change and Uncertainty with Chris Walters
Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from leaders who’ve run public companies and large divisions of private companies. Do you know how to lead a team through high growth, high uncertainty and periods of high change? In this episode featuring Chris Walters, CEO of Pluralsight, you will learn how to handle some of the most tricky and important moments your business will experience.
Listen in to hear about Chris’ career path, as well as how he currently helps businesses achieve rapid market expansion and revenue growth. He talks us through what he calls “The Reset” and how it’s key to leading a business through a time of high change. You will also get a glimpse at the methodology he uses to help business owners minimize resources and make high-impact change. Don’t miss this one!
What You’ll Learn:
- Chris’ background in business growth, leadership and entrepreneurship.
- How he views his role and his passion for growth.
- How to ensure you accomplish the right amount of things.
- The importance of being transparent and willing to make time for people.
- How to move from a brilliant product idea to a scalable business.
- Why you don’t have to do everything yourself.
- The difference between running a private company and running a public company.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
- “What I hope by the end of the first year, is that you’ll see that refinement. If you set up the right measurement and ongoing reporting approach, you’ll understand how well you’re executing this refined approach.” – Chris Walters
- “My rule is that if anyone in the company wants to talk to me, I’ll find time. It may be at 6 pm on a Sunday evening because my schedule is slammed … but I’ll always find time because when you throw out to an organization that you’re willing and interested in hearing from people, guess what. They reach out.’” – Chris Walters
- “There’s a difference between vision and strategy and as businesses get larger, the clarity of what you’re trying to accomplish, and how you’re going to accomplish it, is so important for good execution.” – Chris Walters
Resources:
- Chris Walters: LinkedIn
- Pluralsight
- Cannon Carr: LinkedIn
- CornerCap
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Ep 31: Leading through Periods of Rapid Growth, Change and Uncertainty with Chris Walters
Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from leaders who’ve run public companies and large divisions of private companies. Do you know how to lead a team through high growth, high uncertainty and periods of high change? In this episode featuring Chris Walters, CEO of Pluralsight, you will learn how to handle some of the most tricky and important moments your business will experience.
Listen in to hear about Chris’ career path, as well as how he currently helps businesses achieve rapid market expansion and revenue growth. He talks us through what he calls “The Reset” and how it’s key to leading a business through a time of high change. You will also get a glimpse at the methodology he uses to help business owners minimize resources and make high-impact change. Don’t miss this one!
What You’ll Learn:
- Chris’ background in business growth, leadership and entrepreneurship.
- How he views his role and his passion for growth.
- How to ensure you accomplish the right amount of things.
- The importance of being transparent and willing to make time for people.
- How to move from a brilliant product idea to a scalable business.
- Why you don’t have to do everything yourself.
- The difference between running a private company and running a public company.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
- “What I hope by the end of the first year, is that you’ll see that refinement. If you set up the right measurement and ongoing reporting approach, you’ll understand how well you’re executing this refined approach.” – Chris Walters
- “My rule is that if anyone in the company wants to talk to me, I’ll find time. It may be at 6 pm on a Sunday evening because my schedule is slammed … but I’ll always find time because when you throw out to an organization that you’re willing and interested in hearing from people, guess what. They reach out.’” – Chris Walters
- “There’s a difference between vision and strategy and as businesses get larger, the clarity of what you’re trying to accomplish, and how you’re going to accomplish it, is so important for good execution.” – Chris Walters
Resources:
- Chris Walters: LinkedIn
- Pluralsight
- Cannon Carr: LinkedIn
- CornerCap
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