I have 2 clients who are focused on “accountability” this year, and it’s proving a hard row to hoe for both of them.  Why? Well, first of all, accountability...

I recently gave a webinar for the SPARK.grow program on high-potential employees – how companies can identify, foster, and be attractive to high-potential em...

Most people recognize that markets don’t stand still.  Customers, competitors, and technology are constantly changing. Although most people recognize that, m...

I was in a meeting this week with a client, and they were talking about the gigantic case they take to trade shows – which is called “The Coffin” and may hav...

AI and machine learning have exploded onto the business scene in 2017.  If you haven’t gotten an email asking you if you want to learn how IBM’s Watson can h...

As a small business coach, I’m always interested when the conversations I’m having in my client strategy meetings are echoed in news from the Fortune 500. A...

Sometimes I’m asked to help companies find the right path for their next 3-5 years – which qualifies as “long-term” strategy for a Stage 2 company. Other ti...

Many of you reading this post are 10%ers. And there’s something in the back of your mind eating away at your conscience. You know there’s something not qui...

Loch McCabe of Shepherd Advisors uses an interesting frame for thinking about your company’s health and growth. What would it take to double your revenues –...