In today's competitive business environment, having a superior product or service is essential, but not always sufficient. To truly differentiate and forge a connection with potential clients, companies need to leverage the compelling power of case studies and customer success stories. These tools not only...
It's important to take the long view in business and marketing strategies, and a key component of that is budget planning. If you wait too long, there may be opportunities that pass you by. Whether you're a small business owner, a department head, or part of...
In the face of an ever-changing economic environment, businesses are increasingly confronted with a myriad of risks ranging from financial uncertainties and supply chain vulnerabilities to cybersecurity threats. Effective risk management is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Here’s how companies can identify, assess,...
As a business leader, how do you deal with the “unexpected”? In the dynamic world of business, the unexpected is not merely a possibility; it is a guarantee. How we, as leaders, navigate these unforeseen challenges defines not only our personal growth but the resilience and...
Are you ready for Q2? (Or Q3, Q4…) The start of Q2 is not just a date on the calendar. It's a crucial checkpoint for business leaders across industries to reassess, recalibrate, and reignite their strategic engines. The past months have taught us the value of agility,...
I’ve learned a lot since being more active on LinkedIn. What I haven’t quite figured out yet is why more C-suite and other business leaders aren’t taking advantage of the platform. They might be “on” LinkedIn, but aren’t active and lack an updated profile (some don’t...
CEOs: How resistant are you to change (or welcoming of it)? As leaders, CEOs hold the compass that guides their organizations through uncharted waters. However, this journey is fraught with the constant challenge of change. Resistance to change is a natural human instinct, rooted in the comfort...
CEOs: How applicable is the song lyric, “Every day I’m hustlin’” to your daily operations? I’d argue it should be a LOT less so. A few weeks ago, I shared a Vlog on my LinkedIn profile about why it’s important to “unlearn the hustle” as a CEO...
CEOs: How did you arrive at your position in the C-suite? Were you brought up through the company ranks or an “outside” hire? One might think the latter would be more challenging, given that external CEOs likely have a big learning curve when jumping into a...
CEOs: If you’re thinking about selling your business, have you performed an operational assessment? I’ve been sharing Vlogs on this topic (I’m already up to Part 5 of the “Selling Your Business” series!). I wanted to go back a few, though, and revisit why it’s so...