In times of economic turmoil, businesses, small and big, begin looking at strategic growth from a different viewpoint. Even more, outside crises like COVID-19 and new heightened health concerns inspire business leaders to look at the way in which they operate and...

Many small businesses fight to stay on and keep up with their day-to-day tasks, letting their future plans go unattended or undeveloped.  A key element for expanding family businesses and scaling growth is taking the time to envision, strategize, and plan.  Therefore,...

Collaborative work across departments is becoming an increasingly essential part of running a successful organization. However, collaboration doesn’t always come naturally.  In his impactful book, The Seven Habits of Highly...

First conceptualized by Robert Greenleaf in his 1970 essay The Servant as Leader, servant leadership puts the needs of others over gaining power. Greenleaf developed the concept after witnessing two different types of leaders: those who were in it for themselves and...

Investing in a leadership development strategy can result in major positive impacts on your organization’s bottom line. While larger companies may have entire teams within their structure dedicated to leadership development, smaller companies still can have and put...

Companies often spend a lot of time, effort, and money investing into their technology, operations, and facilities. While these areas are important places to invest, these companies often end up ignoring the best investment opportunity: leadership development. ...

In today’s world, businesses are faced with what can feel like a never-ending cycle of change. Now more than ever, it is essential to have the knowledge and support of as many experts as possible, otherwise, your business may have the potential to lose its footing....

In today’s world, there’s no reason to go it alone. From our personal lives to professional, there are motivational speakers we turn into for inspiration, therapists we see for guidance, and advisers we turn to for business assistance. Now more than ever, peers across...

As each year comes to an end, family and small business owners come together to review their annual performance. Whether the year has been good or bad, it’s always a time of analytical reflection and exploring innovative ways to grow, and increase profits. No matter...

When it comes to family businesses and the success rate of passing them down to younger generations, there are some surprising statistics you should know.  For one, the average life span of family businesses is just 24 years. In addition, only about 40% of...