Why Traditional Consulting Fails to Activate Leadership

Written By Emily Ihim

Traditional consulting often delivers frameworks and recommendations but leaves leadership capability unchanged. Strategy alone doesn’t move organizations — leaders do.

The Gap in Traditional Consulting

  • Focused on systems, not people

  • Recommendations rarely embedded in behavior

  • Execution depends on already-ready leadership teams

How Mission Strategies Bridges the Gap

  • Integrates leadership coaching with consulting

  • Builds decision-making and accountability capability

  • Ensures strategy is implemented, not just documented

Emily Ihim
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