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Growth isn’t about being busy or “aligned” — it’s about the uncomfortable, concrete actions that actually create more customers, talent, and opportunity.
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Growth Isn’t What You Think It Is

I spend a lot of time in rooms full of leaders who say they want to grow — and then go completely quiet when I ask how they actually worked on growth this week. 


Most people confuse improvement with growth, and those are not the same thing. 


In this week's blog, I break down the difference and why “playing office” feels productive but rarely moves the needle. If you want real growth, it starts with getting brutally honest about where your time and energy are really going.


Kevin

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