Scott K. Edinger

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Clients in the Fortune 50 and across the globe trust Scott K. Edinger as their premier consultant for leading business growth. Scott has worked with CEOs and senior leaders to develop pragmatic strategies and execute approaches to drive top and bottom line results. He has written three books and over a hundred articles in Forbes and Harvard Business Review, among other prominent publications.

As a consultant, author, advisor, and speaker, Scott creates positive change for clients and is recognized as an expert in the intersection of leadership, strategy, and sales.
 
He is the author of The Growth Leader: Strategies to Drive the Top and Bottom Lines (Fast Company Press, 2023), as well as the bestselling co-author of The Hidden Leader: Discover and Develop Greatness Within Your Company (AMACOM, 2015) and The Inspiring Leader (McGraw Hill, 2009). His Harvard Business Review article “Making Yourself Indispensable” has been called a “classic in the making.” Scott’s work has been published in the HBR Guide to Your Professional Growth and HBR Guide to Being More Productive.

Scott has served as an affiliate faculty member for the University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler School of Business. He received a B.S. in Communication Studies and Rhetoric from Florida State University, where he sat on alumni committees including the Board of the College of Communication and Information, as well as the Seminole Torchbearers. 

An extensive traveler and avid football fan, Scott prioritizes experiences above all. He has bungee-jumped into a New Zealand canyon, supported his Seminoles at six national championship games, and performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (despite not sharing their religious affiliation or ability to read music). He and his family live in Tampa, Florida.

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Leadership for Business Growth

Are you leading for results, or managing tasks?

There is a fundamental difference, and it shows up most clearly in execution. Activity is easy to track and complete. Assessing progress and results are more challenging and far more valuable.

That distinction was the focus of this session with leaders at First Horizon Bank, centered on execution and turning strategy into results. 

Appreciate this reflection from Shalini Mittapelli, who participated and captured the essence of the conversation.

WSJ and USA Today Bestselling Author | Executive Advisor | Keynote Speaker | HBR and Forbes Contributor | Clear Strategy・Inspiring Leadership・Aligned Sales → Business Growth

Sr IT Manager( Fintech) at First Horizon Bank

Scott K. Edinger , author of book 📚 The Growth Leader, delivered a powerful keynote today at my work First Horizon Bank on what it takes to win in the execution phase -Flag 5 and it was a timely reminder to stay relentless about turning strategy into results. His speech reminded execution isn’t just about speed, it’s about converting strategy into measurable outcomes with discipline and consistency to keep raising the bar. 

What I appreciated most was how practical he made it. He also shared how to measure success, what leading indicators to watch, and the prompts leaders should ask as progress is being made (so teams don’t confuse activity with outcomes).

I was fortunate to be seated right next to him, which gave me a front-row opportunity to learn. He thoughtfully answered questions from the broader group, and afterward I had the chance for a brief 1:1 Q&A. He responded with clarity and patience on how to think when I asked a question on PowerPlay -Flag 2.  We also captured the moment with a photo 🤳.

Personally, I walked away with clarity, motivation and more intentional on questions I ask, the metrics I track, and how I translate strategy into consistent outcomes. If you’re also focused on strengthening execution as a leader, consider adding ‘The Growth Leader’ to your 2026 reading list if you haven’t yet. 

#Leadership #Execution #Strategy #FiveFlags #FirstHorizon #TheGrowthLeader

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