I have a great interview to share with you!

Les McKeown spoke with me about the stages companies work through on the way to success, which is the subject of his new book, Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization On the Growth Track–and Keeping It There.

Les is a serial entrepreneur — he’s launched over 40 businesses from a Pizza Hut master license to a graphic design agency, from a tool and die manufacturing company to one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art galleries. Today he works with senior leaders at organizations like Harvard University, Pella, T-Mobile, and American Express to help them lead their teams forward into the next stage of growth.  Learn more about Les and contact him through his website, Predictable Success.

In our talk, Les shares some really insightful comments about the challenges business leaders face, including developing and maintaining their brand strength.  I hope you get as much out of the interview as I did — and follow Les on Twitter (I do!)

P.S. I apologize for the bit of static and jumpy-ness of the audio file — it diminishes as the interview progresses and the content is well worth listening through it.

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