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Wanted: Exceptional Emerging Leaders
The pipeline of emerging leaders is shrinking, but the talent is still out there. You just have to know where to look and be willing to invest. Here's how.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Question Every Owner & Leader Must Eventually Answer
At some point, every owner or leader must decide: “Should I stay… or should I go?” These 7 factors often determine the answer.
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Preparing for the (Expectedly) Unexpected [VIDEO]
Even the strongest organizations can crumble under financial strain, leadership turnover, or sudden disruptions. Here’s how you can prepare for the unexpected before it’s too late.
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How to Build a Business, Lead with Faith, & Let Go Well [VIDEO]
How do you build a business without losing what matters most? Mike and Heidi Sterlacci share their journey of building CoVerica, staying grounded in their faith, and preparing the next generation to lead.
The Leadership Shortage: Are Leaders Causing Their Own Crisis?
It’s easy to blame culture or demographics for the leadership gap, but the real issue might be in the corner office. Here’s how leaders may be contributing to the crisis and what to do about it.
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Exit Planning: The Challenge of Business Exit Planning & Why It Matters to You [VIDEO]
Most business owners delay exit planning until it’s too late. Here are the three essential pillars of a successful transition so you can plan to step away on your own terms and not leave it up to chance.
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Current Trends Leaders Are Facing [VIDEO]
Our consultants explore the dynamic nature of trends leaders are facing today. From the urgency of succession planning amidst demographic shifts to the evolving impact of AI, they discuss into how leaders can adapt and thrive in an era of constant change.
What Is Exit Planning and Why Should Every Business Owner Care?
Every business owner will transition eventually, yet 94% do not have a plan in place for their post-transition life and 75% regret selling their business just a year later! Creating an exit plan can help alleviate those anxieties. Here’s how.
How to Extend Your Leadership Shelf Life
Mayonnaise, turkey, and milk are not the only things that have a shelf life. Leaders do too. Symptoms include loss of motivation, decreased learning, and adding less value to the organization. Here are 8 ways to extend your leadership shelf life.
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Navigating the Challenges of a Family-Owned Business [VIDEO]
Here are the biggest challenges family businesses face, the mistakes they often make, what contributes to healthy dynamics, and how to improve the likelihood of a successful succession.
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Why You Should Start Planning for Succession Now [VIDEO]
There are 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S. This means there are leaders from every type of organization who will eventually need to hand over the reins of leadership to their successor. Here’s why some leaders avoid succession planning, when you should start, and how to do it successfully.
Delegation: How to Get More Done, Empower Others, & Guard Against Overload
Almost all leaders struggle at some point with either not delegating (“there is no one who is experienced enough to do it right”) or delegating poorly (“I don’t feel like doing it, so I’ll just give it to her”). Here are ten steps to advance your organization’s effectiveness with wise delegation.
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Cultivating a Positive Culture [VIDEO]
One thing that sets a great organization apart from an average one is culture. Culture influences employee retention, talent attraction, and organizational resilience. Listen as our experienced consultants discuss tips for cultivating a positive culture in your organization.
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Succession Planning: How to Prepare for Leaders Leaving [VIDEO]
We are told to prepare for getting hit by the proverbial "bus." But in reality, something far more common may cause a gap in leadership and put our organizations at risk - illness, accident, quitting, or retirement. Here are four steps to help you prepare for succession when a key leader leaves.
How to Finish Well
Layoffs are accelerating. Unexpected retirements are growing. Millions of people are having to make decisions that will determine if they finish well or finish poorly. Here are a few suggestions for those facing this time in life right now.
9 Things Smart Leaders Do in Their First 90 Days
The first ninety days in a new job are critical. Why? Because those first weeks and months will often set the tone for your future. If you are a leader about to enter into a new position, here are 9 smart activities we have found to be vital in those early months. (These principles are also useful for those already established in a leadership role!)
We Are Not Getting Any Younger… And it Should Matter to Every Leader
For the first time in recorded history, there will be more people in the world over the age of 65 than under the age of 5. Here is what the aging population will mean for our organizations in terms of the workforce, health care, education, and spiritual outreach.
Is Your Vision Sustainable? 10 Ways To Ensure Your Organization Can Withstand the Unpredictable
Bad things happen when we least expect it. While not everything is predictable, we as leaders should know that our organization’s sustainability is only one step away from an economic downturn, a loss of a key staff member, or an unexpected change in competition or market preferences. Here are 10 ways to make your vision more sustainable.
Moving Beyond What Is… To What Could Be
We have seen a number of leaders make the decision to move outside of what is comfortable and safe to what is so much greater… to what could be. Here are four things needed to help your organization move to "what could be."
5 Gifts to Leave the Person Who Will Take Your Place
Everyone likes gifts, especially really nice ones. And that is true for your successor. As a leader, you make the choice of what to leave for the next person. Here are 5 gifts that the person who takes your place will really appreciate.