<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the PEO Speedwagon Podcast, Ryan Shapiro sits down with Heather Applegate, founder of Pivot X, to explore leadership development, strategic planning, organizational growth, and the human behaviors that shape business success. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation dives into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why pivots are an inevitable part of business growth&lt;br&gt;• The difference between influence and authority in leadership&lt;br&gt;• How personality assessments can help leaders unlock greater impact&lt;br&gt;• Why some leaders thrive naturally while others must work harder to achieve the same results&lt;br&gt;• The role of self-awareness, feedback, and personal development in leadership success&lt;br&gt;• Strategic planning, organizational alignment, and executive decision-making&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way, Ryan and Heather share stories about entrepreneurship, leadership journeys, personality assessments, and the realities of building organizations through people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the PEO Speedwagon Podcast, Ryan Shapiro sits down with Heather Applegate, founder of Pivot X, to explore leadership development, strategic planning, organizational growth, and the human behaviors that shape business success. The conversation dives into:• Why pivots are an inevitable part of business growth • The difference between influence and authority in leadership • How personality assessments can help leaders unlock greater impact • Why some leaders thrive naturally while others must work harder to achieve the same results • The role of self-awareness, feedback, and personal development in leadership success • Strategic planning, organizational alignment, and executive decision-making Along the way, Ryan and Heather share stories about entrepreneurship, leadership journeys, personality assessments, and the realities of building organizations through people.

PEO Speedwagon

Heather Applegate, Founder, Pivot X

Heather Applegate, Founder, Pivot X

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