There are lots of ways to measure growth.
Talking Points

Not all growth is good
Growth is often measured by the number of employees, but that may not be the best measurement
Q Scores
The difference between strategy and tactics
Other ways to measure growth
Progress vs. growth
The importance of valuing yourself and your services
Measuring growth by the number of clients
Measuring growth by social media followers or subscribers
Vanity metrics
Different businesses will have different measures of growth that are right for them



Quotable Quotes


“This may be a uniquely American phenomenon--I think we define how many employees we have as almost a bragging right.” –RM
“I don’t think it’s automatic that people think of profits as the money number counts as growth.” –JS
“Just don't let what the external world sees drive you if it’s not what’s good for you.” –RM
“For me, growth is all about funding the mission.” –JS


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