Does your company have the right culture to ensure its viability and sustainability for the next 50 years and beyond? Most companies would say they understand what it takes to be viable 50 years from now, and based on our experience the common answer to the viability question would be revenues and profits. We would […]

Erase from your mind any traces of the myth that leaders are born, not made. Instead realize that the degree to which you lead your organization or team to success lies in your hands. Your ability to lead both yourself and others will enhance the quality of your work as well as your life. The […]

Everyone makes decisions differently and is motivated or driven by different things. Being aware of and understanding these differences is really important when managing employees or creating relationships. Over fifty years of scientific research has revealed that there are three distinct styles of decision-making. Each of us can make decisions in all three ways, but […]

“In good times, sustainability can be a competitive differentiator; in lean times, it’s a defensive strategy and in really hard times, it can determine your survival.” – Richard Goode, Director of Sustainability at Alcatel-Lucent As we have discussed in previous blog posts, sustainability as a business strategy needs to be uniquely defined for each company. […]

Sustainability is fast becoming a business strategy that is being embraced by many industries and organizations. Based on all of the Environmental issues our planet is facing, creating a mindset of corporate social responsibility (CSR) makes sense. The question on many small to mid-sized business owners’ minds is, “It makes logical sense but does it […]

Sustainability, green, social responsibility, and corporate citizenship are all descriptors used to explain the initiative of businesses doing good while doing well. In our experience, developing a strategy of sustainability is a commitment to all people, all processes, and the environment while building profitable businesses. Business leaders are becoming more knowledgeable about how sustainability impacts […]

When you begin to think of yourself as a successful leader, you realize that there are more demands on your time than you can possibly fill. This is a common problem faced by many leaders. The solution to this challenge is developing a process of effective delegation. However, delegation is an important tool that many […]

Everyone in an organization plays an important role in its overall performance. It’s no longer enough to be good-you must be exceptional. It is no longer enough to have satisfied customers, you must seek to develop a loyal and delighted customer base. It’s no longer enough to “maintain.” You must be aggressive, responsive, and quick. […]

Of the many issues with which we wrestle each day, one certain truth is: the future will not look like the present. Global competition, technology, and innovation will define the future. Yet many leaders continue to lead, manage, and operate as they have in the past. There is a story by Price Pritchett in which […]

From June 11 to July 6, 2010, 642 U.S. students (ages 10-18) participated in the Gallup Student Poll. “The students were asked 20 questions meant to gauge their hope, engagement, and wellbeing-and then were classified as “ready for the future” if they scored high in all three dimensions. Gallup’s research suggests that students who do […]