Your Legacy at Work and in Life Do Matter
In 1989, the great singer/songwriter Carole King penned a compelling song, Legacy. She tells the listener that while we are trapped running in a rat maze, we forget to think about the legacy we want to leave behind. This timeless song asks the following question: How...
The Land of Opportunity: Emerging Markets and Trends Set a Course for Success
When we hear the phrase "Land of Opportunity," we are reminded of the millions of immigrants who struggled to reach the shores of the United States to establish a better life for their families. But if we limit the definition to immigrants, we really do miss the true...
The Amazing Dozen: Diversity In The Boardroom Continues To Grow
2020 Women on Boards (WOB) is a national campaign to increase the percentage of women on U.S. company boards to 20 percent or greater by the year 2020. The 2016 mid year report researched the board data of Fortune 1000 companies to determine how many women directors...
Word of Mouth: The Grapevine Remains The Most Powerful Marketing Strategy
Since the beginning of time, humans have relied on the “grapevine” for recommendations from one another for just about anything. Click here to read more.
Commandments for the Inspirational Leader: The Foundation of Leadership Solutions
Inspirational leaders have commandments they work and live by and lay the critical foundation of business solutions.
Making Your Brand Work Abroad
While global branding remains a hot topic, it is often improperly implemented. A company or organization cannot establish a global brand without making a commitment to a new marketing strategy, one that speaks the same languages as the various markets with honesty and...
The Business of YOU: Reflecting On Your Personal Brand
My Mom used to say to my five siblings and me: "Be careful with what you say and what you do, for whatever you choose reflects on our family name and reputation." Looking back, I realize she provided us with early training on the natural personal branding process—such...
Strategies For Remaining Indispensable At Work: Proving Your Value
We can debate economics and how it translates to job security, but there is no doubt organizations continue to focus on cutting labors costs. Why? Labor costs comprise 80 percent or more of an organization’s operating costs. This fact clearly creates another problem...
Getting To Yes! Pitching Ideas To The C-Suite
Strategic communication manages very focused messages and achieves goals while respecting the complexities of interacting with different audiences. The point of communicating strategically is to turn situations into action. It is critical to understand how the...
Lighting The Path: Inspirational Leadership Increases Engagement
Now more than ever employees needs inspirational leaders. They are looking for a leader that will inspire them into action. Click here to read more.
