Owner/Leader Change

New leaders can fracture teams - or spark bold new vision.

A change in ownership and/or leadership can trigger a new direction for the business. Setting that direction thoughtfully and intentionally is essential for driving sustained growth and value creation.

Strategic decisions can include:

  • What is our core purpose?
  • How will our culture change?
  • What markets will we serve?
  • What products and services will we offer?
  • What capabilities do we need?
  • What do we start, continue, or stop?
  • Are acquisitions or divestitures required?
  • How will we measure success and track progress?

How I help:

Sometimes I work with the outgoing owner or leader to clarify what they deeply want to preserve—whether that’s culture, mission, legacy, or people—and build structures that protect those priorities moving forward.

But I also work with the incoming owner or leader to guide the conversations that shape a new strategic path. My approach ensures:

How faith factors in:

In business, as in all of life, anything not done for the Lord and relying upon the Lord is vanity. Working through an ownership or leadership change often includes times of uncertainty and fear and often involves making hard decisions. Look to God for help and assurance, knowing that He is sovereign and what He desires will happen (although we might be tested and sanctified along the way). Here are a few guiding principles:

My relevant experience:

God has blessed me with many opportunities to work through changes in leadership and ownership. Through these experiences I have learned much about the strategic decisions that can lead to the greatest success. Here are a few highlights from my career:

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My services can include:

  • Coaching and collaborating with the leader
  • Gathering insights from across the team
  • Facilitating strategy workshops
  • Documenting decisions made
  • Working with leaders to integrate the strategy
Above all, everything I do is
rooted in my faith in Christ
and a deep commitment
to serve with integrity,
compassion, and truth.
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