The People Are the Fuel | Scaling Companies with Kevin Lawrence

Welcome back to the HIT (Human Resources, Insurance, and Technology) podcast! This week, host Toby Kennedy is joined by world-renowned business consultant and author Kevin Lawrence for a deep dive into the strategies that separate stagnant companies from high-growth organizations.With over 30 years of experience helping executive teams scale 5x to 10x, Kevin shares why the "people piece" is the ultimate fuel for any growth engine.In this episode, we explore: The Discernment of Growth: Learn the critical difference between making your business "better" (optimizing units) versus making it "bigger" (driving core growth).Escaping the "Pull of Problems": Discover why leaders often get trapped in the drama of daily problem-solving, inadvertently starving their company's growth engine.The 30% Growth Rule: Why every leader, including those in HR, should aim to spend 30% of their time on future-focused growth activities like networking with top talent.Quarterly Talent Discipline: Why annual reviews aren't enough and how executive teams must actively manage and develop "Aces" every 90 days.Courage vs. Fear: How leadership from the top creates an environment where people feel safe to take chances and learn from mistakes.**About Our Guest**Kevin Lawrence is a strategic advisor to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. He is a key contributor to the book "Scaling Up," author of "Your Oxygen Mask First," and author of the recent release "The Four Forces of Growth."Brought to you by:Montage Insurance Solutions#BusinessGrowth #ScalingUp #Leadership #HRTech #HITPodcast #KevinLawrence #ExecutiveCoaching #HumanResources