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Episode Synopsis
Best Way to ListenVisit the episode page for a 1-2 min. overview of the episode, our analysis of the strategic management takeaways within, and for an improved podcast listening experience.About the GuestJoel Russell is the founder and CEO of eimagine, a full-service consultancy headquartered in Indiana that partners with clients to deliver value through IT solutions and serves large scale customers in both government and the private sector. Joel founded eimagine in 1998, just four years after graduating from Stanford with a BA in public policy, and has grown the company to over 150 employees.Follow Joel by subscribing to his Youtube channel for a weekly 2-5 min. video on the many issues related to leading a business and delivering IT solutions that create value.Inside the EpisodeIn this episode of "Hindsight," host Kanhai Kapadia interviews Joel Russell, founder and CEO of eimagine. They discuss the emphasis of investing in relationships (internal, external, partners) for growth, highlighting the blend of process and soft skills, and how to grow a company to $30 million in revenue, by focusing on customers and nurturing a learning culture among employees.Topics by Timestamp1:19 – Why competitive sports turns out leaders3:01 - The genesis of eImagine5:54 – Providing a business perspective on IT9:20 – Agile vs. Waterfall and the impact on success16:34 – Earning client trust through project course correction20:57 – Creating value in the public sector22:58 – How to “double-click” on client relationships31:13 – Joel’s Hindsight: talent, inflection points, and methodology34:30 – How eimagine benefits from its advisory boardResources MentionedChaseDan Sullivan, Strategic CoachTim Roberts, Sandler Trainingeimagine Better Video SeriesKGK’s Complimentary One Day Assessment
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