Entrepreneurship is more than launching a great idea—it’s about leading that idea into a thriving, scalable, and sustainable business. The bridge between vision and execution? Transformational leadership, organizational alignment, and access to the best leadership workshops tailored for founders.
At Think Lateral, we help leaders evolve beyond the early hustle to embrace a mindset—and a system—built for long-term success.
The leadership style that launches a startup is rarely the same one that successfully scales it.
Transformational leadership focuses on building the business by first building the leader. This is not about charisma or command—it’s about learning how to shift from tactical execution to strategic influence.
Inspire rather than instruct
Lead through values, not just rules
Coach instead of micromanage
Align personal growth with organizational impact
At Think Lateral, our leadership methodology helps founders let go of the “doing everything” mentality and embrace their role as strategic enablers of others.
Explore more in The Curious Leader—a series built around real-world leadership evolution.
Growth without alignment can create chaos—miscommunication, siloed teams, and lost momentum. Effective leadership aligns the entire organization with its strategic priorities and mission.
Clarify strategic objectives and make them visible at every level.
Establish communication rhythms—weekly team meetings, executive syncs, and performance reviews that support continuous alignment.
Empower team leads with decision-making frameworks that reinforce vision and accountability.
Misalignment at the top trickles down fast. That’s why our leadership services are structured to align company vision, team dynamics, and leadership behavior for scalable success.
Too many workshops waste time on outdated theory. We designed ours differently—with a focus on implementation, clarity, and measurable growth.
Our founder-focused leadership workshops are crafted for entrepreneurs who are ready to:
Lead bigger teams with less stress
Turn vision into executable strategy
Build cultures of ownership and accountability
Strengthen decision-making in the face of uncertainty
Each workshop blends strategic thinking, behavioral coaching, agile execution principles, and real-world founder challenges. You won’t leave with fluff—you’ll leave with a leadership operating system that works.
Want a taste? Browse highlights from our sessions on our Speaking and Media pages.
One e-commerce founder came to us overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted from micromanaging every part of their growing business. After completing a 3-month Think Lateral leadership workshop series, they:
Delegated 75% of operational decisions to empowered team leads
Introduced strategic planning cadences across departments
Created a culture of radical ownership and initiative
Result? A 2x revenue increase over 6 months and a leadership role that finally felt sustainable. This transformation started not with more hustle, but with better leadership structure.
🧠 Personalized Coaching
Every workshop includes 1:1 support tailored to your business stage and leadership strengths.
📈 Data-Driven Decisions
We help you track leadership ROI with clear metrics around team alignment, decision velocity, and engagement.
🔁 Repeatable Frameworks
You leave with templates, checklists, and rhythms that stick—not just motivational quotes.
📣 Founder Community
Get access to a private network of founders walking the same leadership journey.
Browse founder reviews and outcomes on our Media and Blog pages.
Ready to step into the leader your growing business needs?
Here’s how to get started:
Learn more about our leadership and growth consulting
Schedule a call through our Contact page
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You can have the best product and the smartest team, but if your leadership isn’t evolving, your business will eventually stall. True success is about creating alignment, building trust, and architecting an organization that grows without growing chaotic.
And that journey starts with you.
Explore leadership insights, founder frameworks, and growth tactics weekly on our Think Lateral Blog.
JD, MBA, CAE
Jon Bassford, JD, MBA, CAE, is an expert in curiosity-driven leadership. Not your typical operations professional, Jon has applied his curiosity to launch, manage, and improve operations for organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to global nonprofits with far-reaching impact.
Schedule a consultation with us today and discover how tailored strategies and expert guidance can unlock your business’s full potential.
Our approach combines data-driven diagnostics, tailored solutions, and leadership development. Led by Jon Bassford, we focus on empowering businesses to scale efficiently while fostering operational clarity and innovation.
Operational audits identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights. They serve as a foundation for sustainable growth by optimizing your operations and aligning them with your goals.
The Growth Navigation System is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that evaluates Operational Excellence and Transformation Readiness, helping businesses prioritize key areas for improvement and growth.
Executive coaching enhances leadership capabilities and ensures that leaders can effectively implement strategies uncovered during audits and diagnostics. It bridges the gap between operational insights and actionable leadership.
Take the first step toward transforming your business. Connect with us today to unlock operational clarity and drive sustainable growth.
At the heart of our work lies a passion for empowering businesses to scale efficiently and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.