5 Tips to Ensure Your Leadership Development Efforts Support Business Strategy
The amount of money businesses waste on poorly designed leadership development is staggering. Too often, it is only when business realize that there is no…
The amount of money businesses waste on poorly designed leadership development is staggering. Too often, it is only when business realize that there is no…
Preparing a meal and then eating it are two different activities. Both are needed to avoid going hungry. If you prepare dinner and then don’t…
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills is not enough. For maximum impact, executive…
While writing my new books, I’ve had my fair share of struggles and triumphs in the world of strategy and leadership literature. While some may…
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. It can come from various sources, such as work, relationships, or daily life events. However,…
Leading a business can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To create a thriving business and build a fulfilling life, there are some critical skills…
Purpose has become a buzzword, with many organizations only paying lip service to the idea without putting any real effort into fulfilling it. Purpose is…
Serving as a board director for a for-profit SME is a significant responsibility. It requires a combination of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Board directors are…
Publishing my first two business books has been quite a ride. Since I regularly get asked how I sold two manuscripts to two reputable publishers…
The term ‘strategic planning’ has become ubiquitous in modern business parlance, but the truth is that the two words represent fundamentally different concepts. In fact,…
Self-promotion can be a tricky thing. On the one hand, you want to showcase your accomplishments and skills to others, but on the other hand,…
When one embarks on a journey of self-discovery and purpose, a question that often arises is how to leave a meaningful legacy. The distinction between…
As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to make your business better, stronger, and more successful. One important step in this journey is…
Running a small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced business environment. One way that SMEs can improve their chances of…
Proponents of separating the CEO and Board Chair roles argue that enterprise companies need strong governance to effectively manage risk and make informed decisions. An…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable to financial challenges during times of crisis. To weather these storms and come out on top, SMEs…
Having a clearly defined business strategy is not only beneficial for the growth and success of the company – but also for your own emotional…
During my teenage years I struggled to understand what people meant when they said, “Alex, you need to think more positively”. Not only didn’t I…
Self-empowerment is like a super-power. It’s about recognizing your own potential and taking the necessary steps to achieve it. When you are self-empowered, you feel…
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Being responsible for a business can be a whirlwind of emotions, from the excitement of a new opportunity to the fear of not being able…
When it comes to business strategy, people tend to think of numbers, data, and logical decision-making. But what many don’t realize is that emotions play…
I used to worry A LOT. I spent so much energy worrying about things outside of my control that I often felt helpless; and it got to…
Achieving clarity is a pre-requisite to living a self-empowered life. But what is clarity? It is knowing how you want to live. One way to find clarity…
My life is a reflection of the power of strategy. I grew up as a working class kid in the 80s and early 90s in…
Volkswagen, Porsche’s parent company, is planning to take Porsche public. Investors expect it to be one of Europe’s largest-ever listings; the IPOs could raise more…
Ask any business owner how they’re doing, and chances are high you’ll get a response like “Overwhelmed”, “Busy”, or even “Taking it day by day”.…
The Four Winning Mindsets for your Breakthrough Life In our current times of transformation, global crises, and search for meaning, mindset is more important than…
When we realize a change, a problem, or threat to a status quo we naturally try to regain balance. We panic or develop fear, and…
The Four steps to Intentionally Creating Success - Nearly half of new businesses fail within the first 5 years And one of the top reasons? No