Grooming leaders for your business isn’t talked about very much within small to medium sized organizations. Particularly from those companies that are driven by entrepreneurs. Yet, one of the biggest issues I hear from leaders and owners is that they feel they have to do everything themselves. They have no time to work on the […]
Leading is not a sometimes thing. As you work to transition your business, the strength and consistency of your leadership has never been more important. Your stakeholders are depending on you to chart a path forward. While the adversity and uncertainty in the marketplace certainly create headwinds, you and your team will be counted on […]
What is an agile company and why is it important? I think of agile companies as those that are process driven. They have a defined decision making process. They take advantage of changes to the marketplace and have a management structure that is leadership team based and forward thinking. Whenever somebody’s looking at their business […]
Transforming your business can mean different things to different organizations, based on their current situation. It can be a strong company that is trying to get better, or it could be a company that is struggling and has to get better. Changing the trajectory of your business while protecting your core business has its own […]
Whether you’re the CEO, a senior leader, or a sales representative, you’re working hard every day to refill your business pipeline. Three factors will impact your recovery from the COVID-19 health crisis. Focus on the business impact you experienced, your timing, and your sense of urgency going forward. Your World Today Start with a realistic […]
There is a distinct market redistribution going on in our world today. Your customer mix, products and volume are all changing. You did not ask for this to happen and neither did your customers, but here we are. Senior leaders are having a difficult time getting a handle on what their specific needs will be. […]
When was the last time you took a hard look at how well your business executes? Some basics include, did we get the project right, did we get it out on time and did the client like it? How about, did we do it within the budget that the client agreed to? Here’s another, did […]
The rules of the game have changed. You need to take a hard look and evaluate your playing field, or markets that you are in. What’s different? What’s the same? Like a coach on the sideline, or a general in a battlefield, you’ll need to make an analysis of the situation and position your unique […]
Leading through uncertain times can create challenges that no one has really prepared for. Deciding when to act when dealing with situational fatigue is difficult. Particularly while facing potential irreversible business trends. These times create an unprecedented need for rational thought and problem solving. There will be many unknowns as business tries to emerge from […]
Managing through a crisis can be like driving in the fog — it’s very difficult to have clarity, depth perception, and to confirm that you’re on the right path. It’s times like this that teamwork, communication, and entrepreneurial adrenaline play a major role in helping to guide you through the curve. Financial Accountability The soundness […]