In this episode of the Bad Meetings podcast, host Erika McKellar is joined by Johan Grönstedt, VP of Howwe Technologies and author of The Execution Revolution. Johan shares his extensive experience in strategy execution and common pitfalls in meetings, offering insights from his 15 years of consulting. They dive deep into the problems that arise when leadership teams have too many priorities and how data-driven insights can solve this. Johan also touches on how bad meetings can derail execution efforts, offering solutions to streamline goals and focus on behavior-based results. Whether you're a leader struggling with executing strategies or just looking to fix your meeting culture, this episode is packed with actionable tips to drive meaningful change.
In this episode, Erika welcomes Johan Gransted to discuss his new book, The Execution Revolution: Quick Cure for Slow Strategy. and the critical importance of clarity and focus in executing corporate strategy. Together, we unpack how leadership teams often fail by having too many priorities, how emotional biases affect decision-making, and why data-driven approaches help improve execution. Johan shares real-life examples from his consulting career, including how companies with over 50 “number one priorities” fail to deliver on any of them.
We discuss how bad meetings—often born from unclear priorities—can cripple organizations, leading to confusion and a lack of accountability. Johan provides practical advice on simplifying decision-making processes and aligning leadership on most important goals (MIGs), creating a significant organizational impact. This episode offers tips for anyone in leadership looking to refine strategy execution and improve meeting efficiency. Thanks for listening!
👊 Erika Mckellar
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“Having 51 number one priorities is just another way of saying you have none. It’s about focusing on the most important goals and committing to them.”
“Data takes the emotion out of decision-making. When you have the right information, you can move forward with clarity and conviction.”
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Whether you're leading a team or trying to improve your company's meeting culture, this episode provides valuable insights into simplifying strategies, improving focus, and ensuring your meetings are effective and productive.