Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
Never before has economic resilience been so crucial. The contemporary world is grappling with numerous challenges at the same time, political crises, increasing economic disparity, global warming, and technological chaos. Efforts to regain the dwindling trust of the citizens are not succeeding. Political leaders and businesses are focusing on the…
In every major religious and spiritual tradition, courage is one of the most esteemed virtues. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not want to see themselves as a courageous person. However, when we think of courageous acts, our minds often gravitate toward what social scientists call monumental…
Miller's All Day is an all-day brunch spot tucked in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, known for its rustic charm and southern hospitality."Charleston is known as a hospitable city," owner Nate Thurston says. "It creates this opportunity for restaurants, coffee shops and all these hospitality venues to provide amazing…
As another holiday season comes to an end, we've hopefully filled our cups with gratitude and taken some time to appreciate our last 365-day journey around the sun. For me, the holidays are always a time of deep reflection on the life I've built with lessons from my earliest teacher.My…
What if I told you that the number 385 was the answer to building a solid go-to-market strategy?Stay with me. I'm Paul Sullivan, author of Go-To-Market Uncovered (GTMU) and an expert in building B2B go-to-market strategy. I also created the ARISE Go To Market Methodology® for background and credibility.So, here's…
In today's fast-moving business landscape, the old playbook no longer works. Leaders can't rely on traditional methods of decision-making, team-building or strategy execution. Success in 2025 demands agility, emotional intelligence and a forward-thinking approach.As I often say, "Leadership isn't about controlling outcomes; it's about empowering others to thrive amid uncertainty."…
When Denise Nelsen stepped into the role of Smashburger CEO after an impressive career at Starbucks, it was clear she was bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the fast-casual dining space. Initially, I couldn't find much to uncover online about her transition or much about her…
You built your company with years of blood, sweat and tears. Ideally, you envisioned a thriving organization with a great team. However, somewhere along the way, things began to unravel. Suddenly, the company's trajectory shifted, team morale plummeted and energy shifted.Your first thought might be, 'What went wrong?' The answer,…
The relationship between a talent agent and their client can often be summed up by a phrase made famous by the profession's most iconic fictional figure, Jerry Maguire, to the greatest imaginary wide receiver of all time, Rod Tidwell — and it's not the one you might expect: "Help me…
I am a strategic advisor for both the public and private sectors. Unlike a business coach, my job is to help organizations define clear missions and gather intelligence. This allows us to create strategies to navigate complex challenges and achieve measurable results.In contrast, a business coach typically works on individual…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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