Guest Introduction:

• Dr. Allen Lycka introduces Carol Schultz, founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation.
• Carol Schultz is described as a disruptive thought leader in leadership, coaching, and advisory with 30 years of experience.
• She specializes in transforming companies and creating sustainable, talent-centric cultures.

Carol Schultz's Background:

• Carol started in the executive search industry in 1992 and began coaching training in 1998.
• Identified inefficiencies in the search industry, leading to the founding of Vertical Elevation in 2008.
• Recognized that many perceived recruiting problems were actually alignment and leadership issues.

Addressing Leadership and Alignment:

• Carol's hypothesis: Many perceived recruiting issues stem from alignment and strategy problems.
• Communication is identified as a critical component of alignment and leadership effectiveness.

Navigating Leadership Challenges:

• Discussion on the challenges faced by middle management due to communication and alignment issues.
• Emphasis on the CEO's role in addressing organizational challenges and fostering effective communication.

Creating Talent-Centric Cultures:

• Introduction to talent-centric cultures, focusing on leadership alignment, talent development, and blind spot awareness.
• Importance of building diversity to avoid groupthink and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Overcoming Resistance to Change:

• Acknowledgment of the resistance CEOs may have to addressing internal issues and becoming self-aware.
• Importance of coaching in identifying blind spots and facilitating organizational change.

Strategies for Business Success:

• Highlighting the importance of defining personal and organizational goals to achieve business success.
• Emphasizing the value of delegating tasks and focusing on high-impact activities as a leader.

Contact Information:

• Carol Schultz invites listeners to visit Vertical Elevation's website or contact her directly for more information or consultations.
• Contact details include website, email, and phone number for direct communication.

Closing Remarks:

• Dr. Allen Lycka concludes the episode and encourages listeners to take a business assessment for further insights into their organization's performance.

BIO:

CAROL SCHULTZ, founder, and CEO of Vertical Elevation, is a disruptive thought leader innovating how leaders run their organizations across industries. A leadership coaching and advisory expert with 30 years in the business, she’s helped hundreds of companies transform their organizations and create sustainable, talent-centric cultures that run at maximum efficiency. She’s the author of the Amazon bestseller Powered By People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention, and Revenue (and How to Build One) and has a popular podcast called Authentically Successful.

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolbschultz/

https://twitter.com/CarolBSchultz

https://www.threads.net/@verticalelevationinc