GA 525 | Crafting a Long-Term Vision with Jennifer Drago

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This week’s guest is Jennifer Drago. Ron and Jennifer discussed having a long-term vision, data-driven strategies, overcoming resistance to change, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The quote Jennifer likes (4:01)
• Her background (4:24)
• Why having strategy and vision is important (7:35)
• Balancing for-profit need with altruism (10:05)
• Painting the long-term vision and creating strategic pillars (15:56)
• Getting total buy-in (17:25)
• Communicating your vision (19:39)
• Some general examples (21:18)
• How Jennifer overcame resistance to change (23:27)
• Other challenges she has seen leaders face (25:30)
• What Jennifer is most proud of (29:30)

Podcast Resources

• Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3
• Jennifer’s Website
• Jennifer on LinkedIn
• Jennifer on YouTube

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