Verne Harnish: From Riches to Rock Bottom and Back
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Verne Harnish shares insights on building sustainable businesses and the personal experiences that shaped his approach to leadership and success.
What does it really take to build a business that thrives - not just financially, but sustainably? In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization and bestselling author of Scaling Up . After decades spent advising some of the world's fastest-growing companies, Verne shares the principles that separate businesses that simply survive from those that truly flourish. But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy. Verne reflects on growing up in a family that went from wealth to hardship, the lessons he learned watching his father's entrepreneurial journey unravel, and how those experiences shaped his life's work. Together, Sarah and Verne explore leadership, resilience, curiosity, personal growth, and why success is built just as much from who you become as what you achieve. Whether you're leading a business, building a career, or simply trying to create a more meaningful life, this conversation offers practical wisdom that extends far beyond the boardroom. You'll learn: Why every great business starts with a bold vision and relentless clarity. The leadership habits that create high-performing…
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