Apex Leader Growth

Apex Leader Growth I provide coaching and organizational development for individuals and teams.

By leveraging 20 years of using organizational creativity I offer a path to better outcomes and profitability.

In the 1930’s, animation was seen as a cheap novelty, and Hollywood didn’t take it seriously. Disney wanted to create so...
03/26/2025

In the 1930’s, animation was seen as a cheap novelty, and Hollywood didn’t take it seriously. Disney wanted to create something more immersive and lasting, but he faced financial struggles, competition, and technological limitations. Sound familiar?

Rather than following the crowd, and coming up with the same answers his competitors were also coming up with, he turned to innovation and creative solutions:

🐭 Disney redefined animation, by introducing synchronized sound in Steamboat Willie, making Mickey Mouse an instant hit, setting the foundation for today’s industry

🏰 Disneyland became a model for experiential entertainment and customer experience.

🎥 His strategy of expanding into multiple industries built an empire that still dominates entertainment today

What problem is your organization having that we can approach with fresh perspectives and relentless innovation?

Here’s the one question you can ask yourself every week:"What is one challenge I keep running into—and how can I approac...
03/24/2025

Here’s the one question you can ask yourself every week:

"What is one challenge I keep running into—and how can I approach it differently this week?"

Take advantage of Monday's new start! Get after it ✏️

A recent client who runs The Junkluggers went on the Plant Your Flag podcast, and shared this thought after attending o...
03/18/2025

A recent client who runs The Junkluggers went on the Plant Your Flag podcast, and shared this thought after attending one of my art-based creativity workshops:

"I'm not really an art guy. I dig it, but I don’t spend any free time going to art galleries…... but I'll be damned if it didn't open my eyes to something!"

In this particular workshop, we explored graffiti art, sculptures, and other visual elements to approach business problems from a fresh perspective.

This client, inspired by the creative exercises, went on to work with me in a six-week training session that delivered tangible, process-driven results.

Why does this work?

We bring the abstract into the real world, using unconventional methods to reframe challenges and open up new possibilities.

Agile Leaders know multiple answers is the solution. When you work with APEX Leader Growth, we help you come up with the...
03/17/2025

Agile Leaders know multiple answers is the solution.

When you work with APEX Leader Growth, we help you come up with the answers.

“I don’t believe in assessments.”I hear this a lot. And I get it—no assessment can define everything about you.But here’...
03/13/2025

“I don’t believe in assessments.”

I hear this a lot. And I get it—no assessment can define everything about you.

But here’s what they can do:
🔎 Reveal your organization’s strengths & blind spots
🤝 Show how you interact with others
🔊 Help teams communicate & collaborate better
📊 Provide insights that help you flex into different leadership styles

Unlike tattoos, assessment results aren’t permanent—they’re starting points. Tools like DiSC, StrengthsFinder, and Foursight give you a framework to work from, helping you become more effective in your role.

If you’re looking for ways to Get Better Faster, let’s talk about how assessments can help.

What if I told you the biggest myth in problem-solving is believing there’s only ONE answer?🥇 Think back to a major succ...
03/12/2025

What if I told you the biggest myth in problem-solving is believing there’s only ONE answer?

🥇 Think back to a major success you’ve had. Did you follow a single, perfect plan from start to finish? Probably not. You likely explored different options, adjusted your approach, and maybe even failed before landing on what worked.

Great leaders don’t look for THE answer—they look for multiple answers and adapt.

📊 That’s why I believe in using science-based assessments to deepen self-awareness and improve team collaboration. Tools like DiSC, StrengthsFinder, and Foursight help individuals and teams discover how they operate and where they can flex to work better with others.

Have you ever taken a workplace assessment? Did it help you see new possibilities?

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02/10/2025

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✅ Get Better Faster- monthly, and don’t miss a thing!

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“Anthony took our non profit through a strategic planning process in a way we wouldn't have been able to had we done it ...
02/03/2025

“Anthony took our non profit through a strategic planning process in a way we wouldn't have been able to had we done it ourselves. I know this because we tried!”

Thank you to Mt. Irenaeus Executive Director, Michael Fenn for the kind words on your experience with us.

It’s been incredibly rewarding to see how far this organization has come—and to see their team more enthusiastic than ever about what lies ahead!

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 4With the task force and board, we translated each strategic headline into a future vision: ...
01/30/2025

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 4

With the task force and board, we translated each strategic headline into a future vision: "What will be happening at the Mountain when this goal is achieved?" This visioning exercise led us to define specific, actionable steps for each initiative.

📈 Today, board members and additional stakeholders are actively guiding and executing these actions. To date an assessment of each initiative shows that 500% progress has been made in less than 1 year after adopting the plan.

✅ Takeaway: When a strategic plan is built with a clear, future-focused vision, it can inspire rapid progress and meaningful impact.

In the next post, you will hear directly from Mt. Irenaeus Executive Director on their time spent working with APEX Leader Growth!

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 3During our prayer-based weekend at the Mountain, we guided over 30 participants from all st...
01/29/2025

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 3

During our prayer-based weekend at the Mountain, we guided over 30 participants from all stakeholder categories in a deliberate creativity process using the SOAR framework.

What is SOAR, you might ask? SOAR focuses on Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results—a strengths-based approach that encourages forward-thinking.

🚀 Participants generated over 2,000 thoughts, (YES, 2,000!) clustered into actionable themes. By the end of the day, we had several high-potential ideas that would drive their strategic initiatives.

✅ Key Insight: Focusing on strengths and aspirations builds energy and momentum for real, actionable change.

In the next post, I’ll share how we translated these ideas into a vision-driven action plan.

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 2Once we gathered insights from interviews and focus groups, it was time to synthesize. Work...
01/28/2025

Mt. Irenaeus Case Study Pt. 2

Once we gathered insights from interviews and focus groups, it was time to synthesize. Working with a qualitative research professional, we organized themes, unique perspectives, and key quotes into a 40+ page document—an in-depth look at the organization’s core needs, challenges, and opportunities.

🧠 To visualize these insights, we created a “mind map” that inspired open discussions, helping the team align on their current strengths and aspirations.

✅ Takeaway: Effective strategy depends on capturing and visualizing complex ideas. This clarity empowered the team to see their mission with fresh eyes and enthusiasm.

Next up, we take these themes to the Mountain for a unique planning weekend…

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