Sometimes the most complex business problems have incredibly simple solutions. Finding these solutions is John Spence's specialty and he brings this expertise to this episode of Own the Journey. John and Tom tackle topics from psychological safety and mental health to strategic meetings and company cadence. With his concept of the Adaptability Quotient (AQ), John identifies what great leaders can be defined by and how great leaders also make great companies. Tune in!

EPISODE INDEX:

2:33 - Key Elements of a Winning Company Strategy

5:00 - Product Development & Getting Product Feedback from Customers

8:25 - How Often Should You Update Your Strategy?

9:52 - Facilitating an Executive Strategy Meeting

12:09 - Psychological Safety & Courageous Conversations

14:47 - Who Needs to Be in Strategic Meetings?

17:50 - Facilitating Culture & Mental Health in Remote Environments

27:36 - Understanding your Adaptability Quotient (AQ)

29:15 - Best (and Worst) Characteristics of Leaders