What our clients share…
“Lodestar has been extremely valuable as an extension of our team here at SA and helping guide us to positive, foundational change.
Lodestar’s assistance kept us focused and on track through all phases of transition management from systematic situation analysis to communication and roll-out.”
- Bryce Thomson, V.P. Client Services | Strategic America
What it’s like to work with us
“All very actionable stuff we can move forward on.
Our work together was a true awakening and we learned so much that will help us turn into rockstar leaders. Lodestar helped us align on problems and actions to create the right positioning strategy, team structure, and consistent processes.
We gained things we can put into practice or at least start establishing fluency on right away. Lodestar challenged us to think through and figure out which of the many issues are the right ones to unpack and helped us unlock the solutions from within ourselves. These types of initiatives can often be cathartic and draining but I found myself and the team to be energized by it.”
— Chris Geiser, chief technology officer |
The Garrigan lyman group
“Invaluable in helping us chart our course.”
Lodestar gave us just enough push when we need it, balanced with allowing us the leeway to make the model our own. Their expertise has been invaluable in helping us chart our course.
We've already seen the benefits of working together, and we haven't even fully implemented our learning yet. We are very pleased and excited for the impact this has and will continue to have on the value we bring our clients along with the impact it will have on my firm.”
— Denis j. kreft, ceo/President | Imaginasium
impact & results
“Account managers have reported that 85% of their projects are moving faster than before.
Lodestar introduced us to new ways of thinking about how we work and then helped us put that new mindset into action.
Strategists say they’re better able to help our teams, and creatives say our kick-offs today make them feel more informed and prepared to get to work than any previous kickoff meeting they’ve been in.”
- Amanda Hembree, Vice President, Organizational Design | Signal Theory
“Helped us reimagine how our business could work faster, better, and smarter.
We’ve been fortunate to experience a significant increase in new business, but at a time when we were also shifting our service strategy from live events to virtual events. We brought on Lodestar to recommend an ideal organizational structure to support our growth and new direction.
Lodestar’s approach and thought leadership helped us reimagine how our business could work faster, better, and smarter. We’re more aligned, we have clear accountability across teams, and everyone is better equipped to adapt to anything the market throws at us.”
— TJ Martin, CEO | Cramer
“I was able to begin implementing that same day… The clarity and speed with which I was able to begin resolving our issues was well worth the investment.
Lodestar helped us smooth out some recent growing pains impacting our quality of work and profitability. Brian’s outside perspective was highly valuable, and his insights were eye-opening. Brian also uncovered some trouble areas that were beyond what I expected under the scope of our engagement.
At the end, Lodestar delivered a focused timeline and action plan filled with recommendations that I was able to begin implementing that same day. The clarity and speed with which I was able to begin resolving our issues was well worth the investment.”
— Scott Rubenstein, Partner & Director of Client Services | Rubensteintech
“We would never have gotten as far as fast and with such clarity and perspective without Lodestar.
We were blown away by the experience. Lodestar was considerate to the unique culture and needs of our company, and flexible with their product and approach to suit what they found along the way.
Their insights were valuable not only in helping us unify our digital media process but the agency process overall – which was more than we could have expected.”
— Michelle Edelman, Chief Strategy Officer | Petermayer
“Led to a clear strategic vision, and we now have a tactical execution plan in place.
"Lodestar was instrumental in helping H&L Partners identify and address key problems and opportunities resulting from rapid growth. We felt our situation was unique and we were cautious about engaging with a firm that may take a “cookie cutter” approach. Lodestar’s ability to customize guidance to fit our needs was invaluable, and they provided exactly what we needed. Our learnings have led to a clear strategic vision, and we now have a tactical execution plan in place. The team at H&L is aligned and energized, and it has made a huge difference"
— Trey Curtola, Chairman | H&L Partners
“Pushed us to show how we’re unique, what problem we solve for clients, and why that’s important.
Lodestar’s positioning methodology really helped us turn the microscope on ourselves and build a positioning we felt was true to who we are and truly differentiating.
The process allowed us to be aspirational but confident in the promise of the problems we solve for our clients.
Lodestar really challenged us to ensure we weren’t talking to ourselves and building a positioning that sounded beautiful but said nothing. They pushed us to show how we’re unique, what problem we solve for our clients, and why that’s important. We’re all very excited to see where our new positioning takes us!”
— Kelly McCoy, Managing Director
Head of EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions