It is not uncommon for the word “Leader” to be spoken on many occasions. Whether in a work setting or on the sports field, the word “Leader” is often used to capture an individual’s capabilities and contribution to a given set of circumstances. It is often used to distinguish or separate a given person to a status that sets them apart from others. In some cases, it is well deserved, and in other cases, using the word is simply a fill-in-the-blank description.
It seems pretty straightforward that the better an organization’s culture, the higher the likelihood of more productive outcomes. The challenge is why so many companies don’t get this simple and profound recipe for success.
It seems pretty straightforward that the better an organization’s culture, the higher the likelihood of more productive outcomes. The challenge is why so many companies don’t get this simple and profound recipe for success.
Given the current economic dynamics and the distractions of an election year, it becomes imperative that business leaders keep their focus on the bottom line. Unfortunately, the lessons of navigating the pandemic challenges are still alive and well. The conditions have changed, but there remains a whole bunch of marketplace issues that directly impact business and team members.
Athletics are a significant component of our culture and societal time. From individuals going to the gym to get or stay in shape to both young and old participating in any number of club or group team competitive programs, sports, and athletics are part of all of our lives, even if our best effort is…
Knowing the rules and playing by them are potentially different storiesRead More »
As we approach the unofficial end of summer – no, not Labor Day, but when our children go back into the classroom, we as business leaders must also use this time of the year to go back into the growth and development mindset for our people and organization. The summer allowed for the recharging of human and business batteries. Time was taken for…
The typical course of a business owner is the startup or purchase of a business, its growth, development, and maturing, and then its eventual separation and perpetuation or exit from the business world. This rather simplified string of events is just plain not that simple or easy. Each phase of this journey is filled with great days of exuberance and horrible days of perceived failure and ruin.
Exit strategy planning is not just for retiring ownersRead More »
t seems like this summer, there have been a number of storms, which rattled the building, gave a spectacular light show, and dumped a lot of rain. Each of these events might have caused you to be thankful for the solidness of the enclosure you might have been in at the time of the storm. That is based on…
Strong roots hold the tree in place during a stormRead More »
As a follow-up to last week’s Business Builders Guide Post, a conversation with a colleague triggered a further discussion on the impact Core Principles have on consistency of growth and contribution. Our colleague has been helping leaders understand and appreciate how their actions influence the outcomes of the businesses they lead. It boils down to the principles that govern each action and decision they make.
In speaking to many of our clients and with several other businesses in the marketplace, there is a sense that the marketplace is experiencing some changes. Our clients were comparing themselves to their competitors and made a distinct statement that although their competition was experiencing some slowdown, their business was still operating at a solid level.
Is your business just existing, or is it thriving?Read More »