Advocating for Impact: Building a Case for Strategic Initiatives

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The Strategy Gap

AchieveIt

43 episodes

5 months ago

The Strategy Gap A show about the space between savvy strategy and practical execution — and everything that can go wrong on the way. Ever finish out the workday and realize you were super busy but didn’t actually accomplish what you wanted? A lot of companies operate this way.

Many of us know where we want our organization to go, but struggle to understand how we’re progressing and how to make sure we get there. This is a show about the best-laid plans, properly executing as you scale, and the processes you need to achieve your goals.

In this show, hosted by Jonathan Morgan and Joe Krause, each episode features conversations with strategy and operational leaders on key insights in strategic planning, strategy execution, and more.

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Advocating for Impact: Building a Case for Strategic Initiatives

The Strategy Gap

36 minutes

9 months ago

Advocating for Impact: Building a Case for Strategic Initiatives

How do you transition from commodities trading to leading strategy at a global mental health company?

Mark Muston, Head of Business Operations & Strategy at Modern Health, shares how he made the leap, why hiring for potential matters more than a perfect resume, and how to pitch leadership like a startup founder. If you’re in strategy, operations, or just trying to build a team that actually gets things done—this episode is for you. In this conversation, Mark breaks down what it takes to build cross-functional initiatives, advocate for your team in a cost-center role, and make strategic decisions that drive real impact. Plus, he shares valuable lessons on navigating career transitions and knowing when (and how) to push for change.

🎧 Why you’ll want to listen:

The #1 hiring mistake leaders make—and how to find the best talent beyond the resume.
Why your resume should tell a data-driven story (and how to craft one that stands out).
The “VC mindset” for getting leadership buy-in and securing resources for strategic initiatives.
How to balance small quick wins with big ROI projects in strategy and operations.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 Transitioning from Trading to Business Development
03:46 Journey to Modern Health Leadership
07:04 Aligning Career with Purpose
10:52 Reevaluating Hiring Standards in Healthcare
14:57 Assessing Ambition Through Resume Signals
18:02 Lessons Learned: Trading to Tech Transition
20:32 Prioritizing Business Problem Solving
25:56 Navigating Startup Challenges and Flexibility
26:49 Aligning Projects with Business Priorities
31:29 Manual MVP Testing and Scaling
34:03 Prioritizing Impact Over Busywork

Listen now to The Strategy Gap!