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The Evolution of Business Strategy Seth Makowsky, a mindset coach, teaches athletes how to use chess principles to gain crucial seconds in a game.
The Business Beacon Content Series is a collection of columns and videos that help business owners and leadership teams spot early warning signs, make better decisions, and stay ahead of operating and leadership issues that stall progress as companies grow.
The Evolution of Business Strategy Seth Makowsky, a mindset coach, teaches athletes how to use chess principles to gain crucial seconds in a game.
Building a business is an adventure filled with challenges and victories. A powerful yet often overlooked strategy seasoned entrepreneurs and business operators use

Las Vegas, NV – February 26, 2024 – Exhibit City News (ECN), the premier media organization dedicated to the trade show and event industry trade,
Pat Alacqua writes the BreakPoint Leadership column for ECN’s Business Beacon Content Series, focusing on the pressure points that emerge when growth strains execution, role clarity, and decision flow. He’s the author of Obstacles to Opportunity: Transforming Business Challenges Into Triumphs and works directly with leadership teams to rebuild how work, accountability, and decisions move through the business so growth stops creating overload and breakdowns.
Jane Gentry helps CEOs and leadership teams navigate growing pains through organizational design, people, and process alignment. A former PE-backed CEO with 25+ years of experience and a Harvard MBA mentor, she works with leadership teams who refuse to let growth create chaos. She brings enterprise-level strategies to ambitious leaders who refuse to plateau.