Tracy L. Lawrence is the founder and CEO of The Lawrence Advisory, a boutique advisory firm specializing in CEO and C-suite coaching, executive search, and leadership advisory. The firm is best known for its work with first-time CEOs and senior leaders navigating major
Change-Ready Leadership: Why 70% Of Transformations Fail On Behavior
Most transformations fail on behavior, not strategy. Learn the four behaviors that reveal whether your leadership team is truly ready for change—before you launch it.
What Leaders Get Wrong About Organizational Culture
Leaders experience culture from the top and mistake that view for everyone's. The cost: "culture fit" screens out the people who see what's coming next.
What Failed Executive Hires Reveal About Your Company Culture
Why do talented executives fail? Often the problem isn’t the leader—it’s the culture, politics, and behaviors organizations reward. Smart companies learn from it.
You Got The Job. Should You Take It?
A CEO candidate declined the job. Why? This piece explores how confidence, experience, and outdated playbooks are failing leaders in today’s volatile business environment
Is Your Organization Hiring For Adaptability Or Experience?
Are you hiring for experience or adaptability? Why many senior leaders fail in today’s environment—and how to assess who will succeed in disruption.
How To Lead In Uncertain Times
How leaders build trust, communicate clearly, and move forward amid AI disruption, economic volatility, and constant uncertainty—without having all the answers.
Why The Leadership Skills That Built Your Career Won’t Work In 2026
As AI and disruption reshape business, leaders must move beyond past playbooks. Here's why adaptive leadership and flexible culture matter in 2026.
Even Healthy Cultures Have Cracks: 5 Warning Signs To Watch For
Even healthy organizations develop hidden culture issues. Learn how to spot early warning signs and fix problems before they become systemic.
Why Your Company Picnic Won’t Fix Your Work Culture
Company culture isn’t perks or parties. It’s how leaders model behavior, handle conflict, and build trust. Learn how to create culture that truly lasts.
Your CFO Sees Your Dysfunction: Are You Letting Them Speak?
Many CFOs hold the key to organizational strategy—but are CEOs listening? Here's how to unlock the strategic value hidden in your finance leader.