The Business Acumen Gap That Led to Acumen Learning with Stephen M.R. Covey & Kevin Cope

Why do so many capable teams struggle to make good business decisions?In this episode, Stephen M.R. Covey and Kevin Cope share the story behind the founding of Acumen Learning and the problem they couldn’t ignore.Even inside a highly successful organization, they saw a disconnect. People were talented and motivated, but they didn’t fully understand how the business made money. That gap created misalignment, poor decisions, and real financial strain.What followed was a shift in thinking that changed everything.In this conversation, they break down:The early challenges inside the Covey Leadership organizationWhy “no margin, no mission” became a turning pointHow improving business acumen helped turn the business aroundThe realization that this gap exists in nearly every companyWhat it actually took to build Acumen Learning from the ground upThis episode sets the foundation for the rest of the podcast. If you want to understand why business acumen matters and where it all started, this is the place to begin.To learn more visit: acumenlearning.com or check out our books Seeing The Big Picture & Business Acumen for Sales Success