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We had a wonderful time at the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Annual Dinner. We love joining the Des Moines community to celebrate and connect! We saw so many familiar faces and are energized on the shared vision for the city's future. Thank you to the entire GDMP team for fantastic event! Representing the Bâton team: David Foster, Matthew Mitchell PhD, Max Hoxie, Karter Smith & Wade Hampton B.

We had so much fun at the first ExeConnect Iowa event of the year! It’s always such a privilege to come together with fellow leaders in our community to swap ideas, celebrate wins, and share a few good laughs along the way. We are proud to be sponsors of this event for 2025! Wade Hampton B. Karter Smith Kevin Kacere

In a rapidly evolving environment, creating a high-performance workplace is more critical than ever. Business strategies provide the roadmap for success, but it is the organizational culture that powers the journey. Many organizations are recognizing that a coaching culture is not just an initiative but a transformative approach that fosters engagement and long-term success. This approach is not about micromanaging or providing constant instructions, but about asking the right questions, offering support, and encouraging growth. And, it's for good reason – these are just a few of the benefits organizations can expect from focusing on a high-performance coaching culture. How has your organization worked to implement an effective coaching culture? What impacts has it made on your business? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments! #CoachingCulture #BusinessDevelopment #CareerGrowth

In our latest article, we explore a new approach to navigating AI-driven change. While previous articles focused on guiding your workforce, this piece dives into how understanding your customers’ true profitability—through what we call the “Whale’s Tail” visualization—can reveal opportunities to rethink how your business operates. Curious about how this could shape your AI strategy? We would love to chat with you about it! Send us a message! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVzm5QnK #AI #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #Transformation #BatonGlobal

With the concern of recession looming for many businesses, it's important to look back at previous periods of financial turmoil to decide how to move forward. While many startups and corporate giants have struggled to survive, other companies have managed to flourish. By understanding how the more resilient companies were equipped to not only survive, but expand their market share, you can lay the groundwork for your own company's recession preparations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqha-_-e #BâtonGlobal #RecessionProof #StrategicPlanning

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the partnerships, growth, and successes of the past year. Here’s to new opportunities, bold ideas, and continued collaboration in the year ahead. Wishing you a year full of joy, inspiration, and success. #HappyNewYear #Gratitude #NewBeginnings #BatonGlobal

The holiday season often brings a natural pause in the hectic pace of business. Take advantage of this time to recharge—put your "out of office" on, reflect on the year’s successes, and refocus for the year ahead. Leadership is about showing up with energy and clarity—and that starts with taking care of yourself. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, getting outside, or just enjoying a quiet moment, a little reset can go a long way. How do you plan to recharge this season? (Don’t answer—you’re supposed to be recharging!) #Leadership #ExecutiveTips #WorkLifeBalance #HolidayRecharge #BatonGlobal

Wishing you warmth and love this holiday season. From all of us at Baton Global, Happy Holidays. 

How do you turn small actions into lasting impact? For a utility-focused non-profit, the challenge was balancing day-to-day operations with long-term goals. By partnering with their team, we created a three-year strategic plan, a clear governance framework, and a scorecard to measure progress along the way. The result? ✅ Short-term wins that align with big-picture goals ✅ A roadmap to success that everyone can follow ✅ Actions today that build a better tomorrow When progress is measurable and purpose is clear, organizations achieve more than they thought possible. For more information or to download this case study go to: https://lnkd.in/gwmkDWHW How does your team turn small steps into big results? #StrategicPlanning #LongTermSuccess #Governance #PurposeDriven #BatonGlobal

AI is transforming work—but are we transforming how we learn and adapt? In our latest article, we dive into the third step of invigorating your AI journey: “Content, Education, and Change Management.” The goal? Equip your workforce to adapt, evolve, and thrive alongside AI. What’s working in your organization? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #AITransformation #FutureOfWork #ChangeManagement #LearningAndDevelopment #BatonGlobal