Todd Ordal

Todd Ordal is President of Applied Strategy LLC. Todd helps CEOs achieve better financial results, become more effective leaders and sleep easier at night. He speaks, writes, consults and advises on issues of strategy and leadership. Todd is a former CEO and has led teams as large as 7,000. He is a Certified Management Consultant® and a Certified Professional Coach. You can find Todd at http://www.appliedstrategy.info,  303-527-0417 or todd@appliedstrategy.info

Articles by Todd Ordal

Buckle up for a rough ride, Superman!
But you don't need to be a super hero to survive and thrive

The success secret you can’t see, smell or taste
But you'd better be able to define

What puts the ape in apricot?
And do you have it?

Let’s make a deal
Choosing door No. 4

The bad data boondoggle
Don't get sidetracked measuring the wrong things

Do you want to lead or be loved?
You probably can't have both

Flu-like symptoms in the C-suite
No pain, no gain

The dirty dozen dysfunctions
Does your organization suffer from these?

Are you a tiger—or a cockroach?
And which is best to be?

Leadership: The right stuff
Strength is necessary but not sufficient

Failing faster
Success requires the right strategy

The certainty trap
Tips for CEO confidence

No worker should serve two masters
Split loyalties cause chaos, confusion and cussing

Go, Pope, go!
The courageous act of leaving

Calendars and budgets: Tools or poison?
You can't expect newborns to run a marathon

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