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Pat Alacqua

Pat Alacqua writes the BreakPoint Leadership column for ECN, focusing on helping companies navigate the pressure points that arise when growth outpaces structure. He’s the author of Obstacles to Opportunity and works directly with leadership teams to build the systems and mindset required to scale without chaos.

When an Industry Starts Thinking Like an Owner

An old friend and colleague sent me a message after reading something I wrote recently on LinkedIn about the tradeshow industry. One line stuck with me. He said, “Our industry is so different now because you and Jack introduced the exit pathway for Nth Degree through private equity. It forced the industry to become more disciplined. Numbers matter.”

When Precedent Gets Set Quietly, Leaders Pay Loudly

Most leaders assume industry rules change in obvious ways. A new policy. A public decision. A big announcement everyone hears about.

That is rarely how it happens. More often, rules change quietly. Through small interpretations. New “requirements.” A line in a service manual that no one questions. A decision made for convenience that slowly becomes the standard.

Navigating VUCA

The CEO’s Guide to Sustainable Growth In today’s VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment, sustainable growth requires a fundamental leadership shift from control to

Scaling Success

Leading Through Others in the Tradeshow Industry The tradeshow industry thrives on creativity and logistics. Visionaries and hands-on experts turn ambitious ideas into reality. The

Business Beacon: Navigating Growth

Tackling Growing Pains Challenges   Imagine this: Your business is thriving—sales are up, you’re adding employees, serving more customers, and expanding into new markets. It’s

The Agile Approach

The Evolution of Business Strategy   Seth Makowsky, a mindset coach, teaches athletes how to use chess principles to gain crucial seconds in a game.

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