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Some business owners know that they need change and are looking for a consultant to come in and fix what’s broken. There are many companies out there that promise just that. Emporia Group is not one of them.
Then there are leaders who recognize that they need to fundamentally transform their leadership culture to rebuild the foundation of the organization. Committing to a process and doing the hard work of dismantling, understanding and clarifying every aspect of their leadership system. Pushing past their own fears and embracing what can be. Those are the leaders that partner with Emporia Group.
We work with owners and executive teams to identify long-term strategic goals, business metrics, and organizational culture, then uncover personalities, communication styles, and natural talents of each leader. Aligning systems and people creates a clear pathway to business success – whether that is sustainable growth, transition in leadership, or liquidation.
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” – unknown
Emporia Group has a niche in family-owned businesses. We value inter-generational leadership and are passionate about transitioning organizations in a way that honors the foundations of the past while strategizing for the future. We recognize that working through a succession plan can be emotional, messy and even contentious. Emporia Group brings dignity, practicality and business professionals to the process in a way that allows everyone involved to preserve relationship and walk out the hand-off with grace.
Partnerships are forged in trust, respect and results
Zook Molasses Company
“Thanks to The Emporia Group as we have now been able to advance the corporate organizational agenda, while maintaining and improving our core set of Christian values. This was performed in such a way that it has improved organizational and familial excellence. Our advocate from The Emporia Group has exemplified the utmost of professionalism, expertise, experience, and courtesy throughout the engagement process. Thanks to their dedication and assistance, we have successfully navigated through these chaotic times.”
– Robert A. Zigment, CEO/Zook Molasses Company
While that person can hopefully perform the necessary tasks required of a position, intentional development can bring to the surface dimensions of leadership intangibles that are only revealed through intentionality of growth as a leader.
…at least interpersonally it is. As noted in last month’s post “The Illusion of Trust”, nowhere are humans called to trust one another. The very
I have heard a lot of leaders talk about building a culture of trust. There are all kinds of articles and books out there about
Emporia Group fully invests in our clients and wants to ensure that you are the right fit for us as much as we are the right fit for you. We find that the best way to discover this is usually over coffee. Contact us to set-up an introduction.
