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GA 525 | Crafting a Long-Term Vision with Jennifer Drago

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on April 24th, 2024

This week’s guest is Jennifer Drago. Ron and Jennifer discussed having a long-term vision, data-driven strategies, overcoming resistance to change, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Jennifer likes (4:01)
  • Her background (4:24)
  • Why having strategy and vision is important (7:35)
  • Balancing for-profit need with altruism (10:05)
  • Painting the long-term vision and creating strategic pillars (15:56)
  • Getting total buy-in (17:25)
  • Communicating your vision (19:39)
  • Some general examples (21:18)
  • How Jennifer overcame resistance to change (23:27)
  • Other challenges she has seen leaders face (25:30)
  • What Jennifer is most proud of (29:30)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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