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Coaching As A Leadership Style

Greg Alexander / March 13, 2025

As we’ve been focused on scaling our company over the last two years, there have been a few moments that have keenly challenged and clarified my approach to leadership. Despite the professional services setting, in these challenging moments, I keep thinking back to my professional roots as a high school basketball and football coach. Market Eminence isn’t about being the loudest in the room; it’s about commanding more respect, earning higher trust, and building a permanent presence in your industry.

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Navigating Through the Storm: A Founder’s Tale of Resilience and Redemption

Greg Alexander / February 17, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, digitally-transformed business landscape, particularly within the consulting industry, the concept of time off—or Paid Time Off (PTO)—has become a linchpin in the realm of employee satisfaction and firm culture. For boutique consulting firm founders crafting an effective and competitive time-off policy is not just an administrative task—it’s a strategic tool.

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Move From Tactical Founder to Visionary Leader

Greg Alexander / January 21, 2025

Recently, I sat down with a founder who’s been running his boutique services firm for ten years. He’s at that point where the company has grown yet he was still executing the day-to-day, had marginal profits, and was far from operating efficiently. He found himself grappling with a core question: How do I get out of the weeds so I can focus on growing the business?

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Seven Signs Your Boutique Professional Service Firm Is an Undifferentiated Body Shop

Greg Alexander / April 29, 2024

Hey there, fellow founders of small service firms in North America! I’m Greg Alexander, and today we’re going to delve into a critical topic that might just change the trajectory of your business. We’re going to talk about the seven signs that your boutique professional service firm is at risk of becoming an undifferentiated body shop.

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Navigating Toxicity in Senior Leadership: Keeping or Terminating the Employee?

Greg Alexander / September 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore a fictional case study to illustrate the trade-offs involved in handling a toxic leader and offer insights on making the best decision for the firm.

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Managing Toxicity in Senior Leadership: Keeping or Terminating the Employee?

Greg Alexander / September 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore a fictional case study to illustrate the trade-offs involved in handling a toxic leader and offer insights on making the best decision for the firm.