The rate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a high during the Pandemic. Although reports say the activity is approaching normal, there are many new business partnerships that have formed […]
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Here’s Where New Business Partnerships Must Focus to Maximize Performance
September 29th, 2023 | CommunicationWhy Now is the Time for Succession Planning, Even if You Don’t Want To
March 21st, 2023 | CommunicationDenying the importance of succession planning doesn’t make you more important to your company. It simply makes those who will need to take over less prepared. Can you think of […]
Quiet Quitting Has Always Been a Problem-It Was Just Called Something Else
September 28th, 2022 | CommunicationUnless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve likely heard the phrase “quiet quitting.” Even though the name is new, the concept is not. Quiet quitting is another way […]
For Work/Life Balance Perfect is the Enemy of Good
September 28th, 2022 | CommunicationStriving for a literal work/life balance as a definition of happiness sets us all up for disappointment. To have a productive life at work at the same time as having […]
Common Learning & Leadership Development Programs Pitfalls
July 5th, 2022 | CommunicationProfessional learning and leadership development programs are a necessity for successful businesses, and they are big business! Companies spent over $87.6 billion in 2018 on corporate training and development programs. […]
How to Avoid Having to Give Tough Feedback
June 29th, 2022 | CommunicationDon’t Make These 6 Strategic Plan Implementation Mistakes
April 26th, 2022 | CommunicationStrategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things […]
Ambivalence Has a Place in Strategic Leadership Success?
April 20th, 2022 | CommunicationAmbivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when […]
Confidence vs. Arrogance – A Communication Lesson for Leaders
March 31st, 2022 | CommunicationCommunication is an essential component of successful leadership. The problem is that people have a hard time accurately and objectively evaluating their own communication effectiveness. When leaders turn to us, […]