Success and Leadership

No matter your industry or organization, you exist in an ecosystem: An integrated network that delivers a product or service through cooperation and competition. Multiple players make up business ecosystems: Think suppliers, distributors, government agencies, competitors, and ultimately, customers.   Why does this matter?  If you activate your ecosystem, you can...

Customized software solutions built in tandem with effective marketing, sales and service tools are fundamental for startup success.  As a startup, it’s essential to have access to tools, platforms and strategies that can “grow” as your company grows. Throughout its various stages of growth, a successful startup will naturally require...

No is not a word we like to hear. Not in our personal lives: “Would you like to go out to dinner with me?” “Do I have the investments to retire at 50?”  “Will you marry me?”  No, No, No.  Not what we want to hear.  Nor do we like...

Entrepreneurialism is first and foremost about creative problem solving. No matter how great your technology or idea, if it doesn’t solve an important problem for enough people, you have little chance for success. Still, most innovators are too eager to jump on a solution before they fully analyze and frame...

We’re only a handful of days into the new year, and already there are myriad issues competing for our attention — and potentially keeping you up at night: Inflation. Ongoing supply-chain issues. Worker shortages. Quiet quitting. Fluctuating financial markets. Near-constant AI innovation. Regulatory changes. The list goes on and on....

Corporate executives have demanding jobs. They work long hours solving complex problems in business. That’s why when executives get home, they want to relax.  And if there’s one thing a good executive should appreciate, it’s innovation. It should come as no surprise that innovators have found ways to improve every...

Leaders rarely incorporate a crisis or even a mistake into their strategic plan.  They want and expect things to go well --- a crisis is something you react to, not plan for.  However, it is fair to say that, as an outcome of the coronavirus crisis of 2020-2021, some organizations...

Last year was perhaps one of the most pivotal years in the electric vehicle (EV) market, as buyer demand gradually increased, and a growing number of old and new automakers entered the race to lead the industry into the next generation.  With governments around the world introducing a slew of...

Organizations of the future require strong, resilient leadership to stay competitive and ensure success. This means connecting organizational change to the fundamental values, abilities, and aspirations of the people involved. Recognizing large-scale transformation is a gradual process that can be a difficult experience with high degrees of uncertainty, business leaders...

Are you looking for the key to success in business? Do you want to learn how to juggle service quality, strategic communication and negotiations? If so, this article is for you! We'll explore the dynamic nature of this triplet, and how mastering it will help your business succeed in today's...