If You Don’t Know Where You Are Going, Any Road Will Get You There
Before we can execute, we need to do the important work. Before we can focus on the external, we need to become intentional about the internal. There are four key steps to build a foundation, guide the plan and ultimately accelerate your success. These will generate a winning strategy and successfully convert from conceptual plans to effective action.
4 Key Steps To Go 4 The WIN
The Talk
Let’s start with a fundamental discussion about your company’s purpose, competence, and the needs of market(s) in which you compete. The mindset needs to be a growth mindset. We will help define that sweet spot where “what you value”, “what you do uniquely well” and “what the market demands” intersect.
The Walk
Getting out— and we mean physically getting out— into the marketplace is an effective way to audit market activity, clarify your brand’s current position, identify gaps and see what the consumer sees. Let’s get out and walk a key market or two and gain that perspective.
The Glue
In an environment often described as “VUCA” — Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous— we need to identify exactly what keeps your team together. “Better Together”. What’s “the glue” that binds you? Let’s create a clear strategy which will bind and unite while ensuring that the strategy reflects your Purpose, Mission and Culture.
The Grease
In a VUCA environment, we have no choice but to move quickly. What is “the grease” which enables us to move in an efficient manner? Let’s use trust, clarity, creativity and a growth mindset to move ahead quickly and with a bias to action. Let’s be ready to say “NO” to things which slow us down, cause us to lose focus, or distract us. We can help define exactly what that looks like.
Insights into Creativity and Innovation are Second to None
I have had the pleasure of working with Jamie in large and small educational settings over the past several years. When we were creating a first-in class, transformative academic experience for each incoming MBA class, Jamie was instrumental in helping bring our ideas to fruition, both as a consultant and as a keynote speaker. His insights into infusing creativity and innovation into the workplace are second to none, and he has been an invaluable educator and mentor to our students. I look forward to more opportunities in the future to collaborate with him!
Wayne Hutchison, Ph.D., Managing Director Full-Time MBA Program Broad College of Business Michigan State University
Strategies to Help Students Think and Act Creatively
Every semester for the past 4 years, Jamie Gallagher has been a guest speaker in my undergraduate course, Imagination and Creativity, in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. Bringing his enthusiasm and passion for living the creative life, Jamie always engages and inspires my students to think and act more creatively. Drawing on his experiences as a successful leader, Jamie gives my students strategies for living out their purpose to make a difference in this world. Jamie Gallagher is an extraordinary leader–and person!
Robert J. Bies, PhD, Professor of Management Founder, Executive Master’s in Leadership Program Georgetown University
Leads and Innovates with Integrity
Strong and Supportive Leader
It’s safe to say that I would not be where I am in my career had I not crossed paths with Jamie Gallagher. Everything I know about being a strong, approachable, open-minded, and strategic leader, I trace directly back to my years working with Jamie. He has a unique yet subtle ability of elevating those fortunate enough to have worked for him and with him. His strong and supportive leadership style translates into skills that can be applied to any industry. I’ve managed a successful career out of saying to myself at critical moments, “What would Jamie do?” That philosophy has never steered me wrong.
Vince Santore, SVP of Sales, Schylling Inc.
Captivates and Inspires Students
Jamie provides valuable insights on how businesses can leverage creativity, purpose, culture, and connection to achieve their goals. His knowledge and experience in the creative products arena captivate and inspire MBA students to be effective leaders.
Shon Hiatt, Associate Professor of Business Administration University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Instrumental in Growing our Business
Jamie was instrumental in growing our arts/crafts business from a good performer to a great category in Learning Express. His knowledge about our industry coupled with his strong personal listening skills catapulted Faber Castell to our #1 art/craft supplier.
Richard Derr, President Kidspoint, Inc. Franchise Council President Learning Express Toys.
Understands How to Build Long-term Retail Relationships
I’ve worked with Jamie Gallagher for over 30 years. He brings a very diverse set of skills, has a very good understanding of what it takes to make it at retail and build long-term relationships at big box retailers, online and specialty retailers. Big Picture thinker he understands how to develop a product line for the long haul.
John Ptachick, President Ptachick Sales & Consulting
An Extraordinary Leader
Jamie Gallagher is an extraordinary leader & one of the most talented executives I have ever had the privilege of working with during my 40 year career. He has deep experience & expertise in the consumer goods industry and organizations bring him in to identify how to drive high margin revenue growth while delivering long term brand value. In addition to being an exceptional professional, he is well known in the industry as one of the finest people you will ever have the opportunity to meet and work with.
Kerry Phelan, Former President, Global Brand Management, Lionsgate Entertainment
Drives Results, Empowers Teams, Develops Partnerships
Jamie is a strategic business leader that has passion for not only driving results but building a thoughtful partnership with the customer. He developed a relationship and product strategy with our team that was a win-win-win for his sales team, the retailer and the consumer. Jamie’s servant leadership approach with his team empowered them to generate new ideas to grow the business. I consider him a valuable leadership resource and trusted mentor for my own personal development.
Monica Overman, National Account Manager, Naterra International Inc