Why Great Strategies Fail Part 2 – And What You Can Do About It.

by Jonathan Brake | Nov 17, 2024 | Communication, People, Strategy

Forging a Successful Execution Between The leader and Their Strategy This realization led to the creation of The Forged Mentor coaching and mentoring community.  We understood that giving someone a great marketing strategy without addressing their personal growth...

Why Great Strategies Fail Part 1 – The Human Element We’ve Been Missing

by Jonathan Brake | Nov 10, 2024 | Communication, People, Strategy

Have you ever watched a perfectly good business  strategy crash and burn? I have – a little too often – not all mine I promise.  As someone who’s spent years running businesses in the strategy, marketing and consulting space, I’ve seen it...

Mastering Communication – Lessons From Communicating Across Foreign and Domestic Cultures

by Jonathan Brake | Nov 7, 2024 | Communication, Strategy, The Trail Markers

Winston Churchill famously said once – “England and the United States  are two countries separated by a common language”. I have found the same to be true as an Australian living in the US today.  As an Australian working internationally, one of my biggest...

Why Does My Purpose Even Matter?

by Jonathan Brake | Oct 25, 2024 | Purpose, Strategy, The Five Markers, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails

I made it about 80% of the way up Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Unfortunately, I did not make it to the top – you see 12 months ago I experienced a serious vertigo incident, and it turned out that altitude is no longer my friend. So rather...

Trail Markers – Ensuring Direction on Unclear or Wide Open Paths

by Jonathan Brake | Aug 7, 2024 | Processes, Strategy, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails

Visit My YouTube Channel Confirming I Am On The Right Path Trail markers help confirm you’re on the correct path, especially when the path is not that obvious. Jono Brake reflects on his hike in Zion National Park, Utah, specifically the West Rim Trail near...

Discovering the Purpose of Your Business: Who Are You Supposed To Be Serving?

by Jonathan Brake | Aug 5, 2024 | Purpose, Strategy, The Five Markers

The Power of Purpose: Transforming Your Business Vision Understanding and defining the purpose of your business is crucial. A clear purpose not only provides strategic direction but also aligns your team’s efforts toward a common goal. Successful businesses...