Trying to drive change in your business can be frustrating, especially if you aren’t seeing the desired results. Get ready to uncover the secret to enrolling your teams in the organizational vision that will transform how you lead.
This week’s guest is Sean Lockwood, CEO of TouchMath. Sean shares his journey from transforming a legacy catalog business to a thriving educational technology company. TouchMath provides specialized math programs for students with special education needs. His story is a testament to the power of genuine passion and unwavering dedication to making a meaningful difference in the educational market. His motivation stemmed from a deep-rooted understanding of the challenges faced by special education students. Sean's commitment to creating a positive impact on students, teachers, and families has been the catalyst for TouchMath's remarkable growth.
Be willing to walk away from all the KPIs you used to run your business with and search hard for the new one that will drive it. – Sean Lockwood
Uncover the Key to Adaptability When plans fail to deliver expected results, adaptability to new strategies becomes crucial. Sean reinforces how important it is to be willing to pivot when necessary. Recognizing the need for change and swiftly shifting directions aligns teams with the right path, thus driving successful business growth.
Explore the Social Responsibility Approach Social responsibility is emerging as an essential aspect of business. Sean exemplifies this through his efforts to raise awareness about dyscalculia through TouchMath. By providing resources for those struggling with this learning disorder, businesses like TouchMath demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity, empathy and social responsibility, contributing to a positive social impact.
About Sean Lockwood
Sean has over 20 years of professional experience in leadership, sales management, strategic marketing, and business development in the publishing, curriculum, and education industry. Before joining TouchMath, Sean was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Junior Library Guild, a provider of curation services to K-12 schools and public libraries throughout North America. Prior to that role, Sean was the Vice President of Sales for World Book, Inc., a provider of non-fiction reference products to schools, libraries, and consumers, as well as a Director of New Business Development at Time, Inc., a global media company, where he focused on developing and growing the QSP school and student fundraising platform.
About TouchMath
For nearly 50 years, TouchMath has been the go-to learning solution for educators around the world. Our multi-sensory approach to mathematics meets students where they are in their math journey and helps them develop new concrete, representational, and abstract skills.
“TouchMath is set up one easy step at a time so that all children have a chance to succeed. The average child will feel like they are playing games and think math is easy. A remedial student will have the problems corrected easily and quickly.” — Janet Bullock, Founder of TouchMath
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