95: The #1 Reason Most Business Strategies Never Work (Do This Instead) | Tim Ohai

Tim Ohai, Founder of Kopu Solutions and growth architect, is an expert in bridging the gap between business strategy and human potential. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Tim dive into what makes strategy truly effective—and why most companies are getting it wrong. Drawing from deep professional expertise and profound personal challenges, Tim explains how fear-based leadership causes dysfunction and introduces a bold, dynamic framework for emergent strategy that empowers decision-making across every level of an organization.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Tim Ohai’s Journey:

• Strategy isn’t a plan—it’s a decision-making process. Treating strategy as rigid planning creates confusion and slows progress. Strategic clarity empowers people to act with confidence and autonomy.

• Fear-based leadership drives dysfunction. Leaders must distinguish between pressure and stress, and learn to manage their own psychological state to stay effective under pressure.

• Healthy conflict leads to better outcomes. Psychological safety doesn't mean avoiding disagreement. When teams engage in honest, aligned tension, innovation and accountability thrive.

Connect with Tim Ohai:

• Website: Kopu Solutions

• LinkedIn: Tim Ohai

• Book Recommendation: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

Tim Ohai’s work has helped teams more than double their performance and win rates through strategic clarity and psychological insight. His perspective is deeply influenced by his global experiences and personal story of resilience.

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