Expansion can open new doors - or introduce new risks.
Organizational shifts can stall progress - or spark renewal.
Technology shifts can disrupt operations - or revolutionize them.
New capital can accelerate progress - or expose gaps.
New ownership can unsettle culture - or signal a stronger future.
New leaders can fracture teams - or spark bold new vision.
Industry shifts can leave you behind - or launch you ahead.
A merger can create chaos - or unlock transformative growth.

I help Faith-driven business Leaders turn disruptive events into strategic transitions that create value and growth

Some kinds of changes are naturally disruptive:
  • Changes in ownership
  • Changes in leadership
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Major new funding
  • New business models
  • New market opportunities
Disruption isn't always bad. Strategic transitions are pivotal changes in a business that serve as an inflection point, unleashing new value and setting a new course for growth.

The first 100 days are critical
for long-term impact

Strategy provides the grid that channels disruptive energy into positive change. But developing strategy requires focus, a commodity in short supply during times of disruptive change. And strategic planning requires a unique skillset.
I work with business leaders to quickly turn these events into wins. I do this by serving as your fractional, transitional strategy partner. You can focus on the operational and people issues inherent in these types of changes, while I efficiently work with you and your team on the key strategic decisions that will set the future direction for your business.
Let's talk about how to strategically manage your business through disruptive change, with an emphasis on both business and spiritual impact.
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I’m Russ McGuire—a former Fortune 500 strategy executive, co-founder of multiple startups, and advisor to businesses of all sizes. I bring deep experience, proven tools, and a mature faith in God to help leaders navigate change with confidence.

Above all, everything I do is rooted in my faith in Christ and a deep commitment to serve with integrity, compassion, and truth.

How Can I Help You?

My goal is to help you be successful in navigating disruptive change while uniting your team around important strategic decisions. I do this by playing three key roles:

Coaching

I meet with you regularly to clarify your objectives, identify the critical strategic decisions, and determine the best approach to making them. I also help you think through operational decisions and how they align with your strategy.

Fractional Executive

I serve as part of your leadership team through the period of disruptive change (typically 3 - 6 months). I work closely with your other leaders and direct the resources necessary to lead to the right strategic decisions.

Facilitator

I lead strategy workshops to jointly make the strategic decisions critical to turning a disruptive change into a strategic transition. By involving your key leaders, we gain critical insights and build consensus so the strategy will be adopted and implemented.

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How I've Helped Others

Dave Dassoulas, Co-Founder/Owner of Hope Builders testimonial: "...[Russ] is a special gift to entrepreneurs like me, who are in need of gifts he has that are limited in me."
Kenneth Epps, Former CEO, BayPackets Inc.  testimonial "...Russ brought to the table a strategic framework and a process that helped us quickly evaluate and prioritize the opportunities..."
Tom McNamara, Founder/CEO, hopr testimonial "...we really appreciate the structure and experience that Russ brought in our early stage to help us move forward with coherence and consistency...."
Tolu Oridota, Co-founder, Chief Technologist, Koalie, LLC testimonial "...It was discussions with Russ that helped us realize our need to pivot..."
Gabe Wyner, Founder and CEO, Fluent Forever Inc. testimonial "...I've now been told by multiple investors that they have never seen a company of our stage even approach our level of clarity when it comes to strategy and decision making process, and I attribute that directly to my time with Russ..."
Gabe Wyner, Founder and CEO, Fluent Forever, Inc. testimonial continued "...It's difficult to overstate the positive impact Russ has had on Fluent Forever. I've had a phenomenal experience."
Jay Holden, Global Marketing Manager, Paul Mueller Company testimonial "...Russ' creativity, structure, and flexibility were instrumental in pulling together a  session that uniquely fit our culture while challenging us to think beyond the current business..."
Steve Maher, Co-founder/CEO, VisuALS Technology Solutions, LLC testimonial "...I really appreciate how he integrates our shared faith and values into how we all approach our work. He has helped us avoid some mistakes and pursue some important opportunities..."
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