Organizational change first begins with a change in mindset of the organization’s decision makers. The primary decision makers are often referred to as either managers or leaders; however, each of those labels mean something very different. Mangers focus on directing, constructing, and following the processes, systems, and people of a company. A leader is more concerned about why things are happening and where things can…

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I read a really interesting statistic recently in a joint article from Ray, Williams, and Wellins on Harvard Business Review. They mentioned “Over the next decade, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will retire every day. Young leaders will have substantial opportunity to climb the corporate ladder – by 2030, millennials alone will comprise three out of every four individuals in the U.S. workforce.”

Achieving sustainable growth is the hallmark of any good business. Many times, expanding is the way to not just grow, but survive. When the time comes for you to step up your company’s operations, do it in a way that makes sense. So as you gear up for accelerating your company’s growth, here are some key things you should consider.

Have you ever had the experience when everything seemed to be going well and you felt you were doing a fantastic job, only to have that perception come to an abrupt halt when someone asks you, “Are you open to receiving some constructive feedback?”  That very question can often be a trigger that releases the “no so nice” aspects of our personality if we aren’t…

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The human resource is considered the resource to create all other resources. And for smaller businesses, the stakes for good hiring are higher because each new employee is a bigger part of their business. For example, adding a new member to a 10-people company means increasing 10% of the workforce. That’s the impact of the new hire for a small business. So you need to…

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Change is inevitable. Learning to manage change is a critical part of a competitive strategy for every business.

In December 2017, Indeed.com drew from their database of more than 15 million employer reviews to determine which companies were rated highest for culture.  Nike was rated number one and a grocery chain called HEB in Texas was rated #2.  Following HEB are Disney Parks & Resorts, Boys & Girls Club of America, Starbucks and Apple (a total of fifteen companies were listed).

The hiring process is stressful, any business leader will tell you. It’s not simply finding candidates with the right education and experience, they have to fit into your present ‘family’ of employees smoothly. Adding new employees to your workforce is tricky and requires more time than just about any aspect of operating a business.

Meetings…. UGH!  More than not, they feel like a necessary “evil” most especially when you are a part of multiple teams or a part of a large organization.  But it’s not the meeting itself that’s the problem, rather it’s more often how it’s run and in what format the information is delivered.

Marketing has always been among the most important and evolving topics in the business arena. And it makes sense, too, considering how almost impossible it is for any business to grow, or even exist, without proper marketing. We have seen many trends in the modern business world from online marketing to content marketing. Now, influencer marketing is making waves and continues to be a big…

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Leadership development is a must within companies who truly desire to take their organizations and people to a higher level of success. As a Leadership Coach, I love working with individuals and teams to facilitate conversations which guide them to deeper self-awareness which positively affects how they interact with others and make decisions – even in the toughest of environments.

It’s easy to find information on how to build new products. For instance Ivan Kan, Co-founder of crowdfunding marketing agency Crowdcreate, talks about making products that people want. But often there’s an oversight regarding when you need to develop a new product. You need to recognize when to do so, sooner rather than later. Let’s look at 5 signs that you should watch out for.

Sustainable Change is Strategic – Creating a Culture of Adaptability Strategic Advantage An organization that can change can remain competitive. Conversely, an organization that can’t change will become obsolete over time. That is the simplest description of change as a tool – it can keep companies competitive. An organization’s culture can be its biggest strategic advantage. To change means to become different. An organization that…

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More Than Great Products: A Journey to Product/Market Fit We all want to be the first to introduce a new product to the market. We dream of being the creative genius that brings the next best thing to market and makes a fortune. But lightbulb moments come and go, and if they don’t fit into today’s consumer needs like a puzzle piece, they’re worthless.

As the second quarter of 2018 starts, it’s as good a time as any to reevaluate how well you are handling your marketing. This is also a great time to review the latest marketing trends that your company should be on top of. So let’s take a closer look at 8 marketing trends you should watch out for this year.

There are several recognized models for change management. Each model has its benefits and its sacrifices. Each model can, in effect, be tailored to a business and its leadership as indicated by Grant Shaw in his article 4 Change Management Models for Your Small Business. Some models have value as a communication tool to choreograph large-scale organizational change. This is useful during business process re-design/restructuring…

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