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From my associate Janice Giannini. Did you know that organizations investing and excelling at leadership development and engaging their workforce aren’t just better places to work? They report 21% higher profitability and a 17% higher productivity rate. In today’s volatile … Read More
Experiencing natural disasters and personal loss—whether by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, or health-related causes—brings profound disruption that touches every part of our lives. These moments remind us of our shared vulnerability and capacity to support one another. Such events test … Read More
From my associate, Grant Tate. Imagine this: A team of five people, each holding onto a rope tied to a big log, aiming to move it forward. But each person’s pulling in a different direction—one’s pulling left, another right, one … Read More
From my associate, Janice Giannini. Efficiency is the lifeblood of business. From assembly lines to boardrooms, the pursuit of smoother processes and higher productivity drives innovation and success. Yet, for all its importance, discussions about efficiency often feel predictable. They … Read More
Editor’s Note: Growing a business requires not only robust, scalable systems but also leadership that adapts as well. In the third article of this series, we delve into how leadership roles must evolve as the organization grows. We’ll discuss the … Read More
[Editors note – This is the second of our 5-part series to help ensure your organization becomes hardwired for efficiency and effectiveness. These articles will reflect our current thoughts as well as insights gleaned from Lex Sisney’s book- Designed to … Read More
From my associate, Janice Giannini. Close your eyes for a moment and create a picture of your company where 70% of the leaders are resilient and empowered to be adaptable and innovative. Then, create a picture of the competitive advantage … Read More
From my associate, Grant Tate. Many leaders, especially in government and large institutions, struggle with underperforming employees who drain productivity, morale, and resources. My colleague and I experienced this last week: an organization director, overwhelmed with frustration, has multiple cases … Read More
Introduction I have often observed that upper-middle managers will remain too deeply rooted in their specific departments or functional responsibilities. This results in a limited, vertical perspective. To be viewed as promotable, aspiring executives must develop a horizontal perspective that … Read More
If you watched the Olympics and Paralympics, there were a few great personal characteristics that were apparent in the athletes that competed. PASSION. The passion of the US Athletes to succeed at the highest level was apparent when you saw … Read More