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About Howard Cleveland, JD, CLC
Howard is the Principal & Co-Founder of PeopleCap Advisors. He is a seasoned strategist who serves as a coach and trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex transitions and high-stakes decisions. Drawing on his unique blend of experience in employment law, executive coaching, and people strategy, Howard helps leaders identify the underlying personal dynamics and strategic opportunities in their challenges, empowering them to lead more effectively. Howard is a sought-after facilitator, helping teams perform more cohesively and productively. Whether coaching individuals or teams, Howard creates safe, collaborative environments where people are empowered to grow and thrive.
About Meg Crosby, Principal & Co-Founder
Meg is a recognized thought leader in People Strategy. Meg co-founded PeopleCap Advisors in 2012 to help organizations unleash their full potential through their people. She is a strategic advisor to CEOs, boards and investors, a recognized thought leader in People Strategy, and enjoys asking tough questions. She is also an Operating Partner with SSM Partners, a growth equity investment firm focused on software, services and healthcare. Prior to PeopleCap, Meg’s 20-year career in human resources established her as an expert in organizational culture, people strategy and organizational growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Know your growth stage: Align decisions with your organization's stage of development.
- Align culture with strategy: Your culture must evolve to support your current goals.
- Grow leaders to grow the org: Leadership development is essential for scaling.
- Trust lives in process: Clear systems create consistency and reliability.
- Right people, right stage: Not everyone will (or should) grow with the organization.
Resources:
Get their book: Running the Gauntlet: Proven Strategies for High-Growth Leaders
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