A consistent, persistent, and dangerous theme has resonated throughout my 43 years of directing quality systems and process improvements, it is simply the opposition to change.  I can honestly say I haven’t worked with a single company where I didn’t hear “We’ve always done it this way”.  According to a pioneer of computer programming and […]

According to Merriam Webster dictionary, a coach is a private tutor or one who instructs or trains. A consultant is someone who consults another or gives professional services to another. An advisor is someone who gives someone a recommendation on what should be done. A mentor is a trusted councilor or guide. These are simple […]

I find the word TEAM one of the most commonly used words in business, yet it is elusively defined. In any given organization, there are multiple groups of people arranged together called “a team.” Each member of the group comes with their own definition of what it means to be given a seat at the […]

More than 95% of businesses in the United States never grow to $1 million per year in revenue. Of those that do reach $1M,  90% fail to make it to $10M. What separates those companies who succeed from the ones who fail is often a solid strategy that differentiates them from their competition. A key […]

When I reflect upon the roles I’ve held in my career and the aspects that gave me the most satisfaction, I can say without doubt that the opportunity to mentor young talent has been the highlight. We all have them: the employee who is young, eager, shows some innate promise, and is looking for mentoring […]

One of the greatest myths in business is the possibility of succeeding alone. The old saying “No man is an island,” has never been truer than in the world of business. Maximizing teams through outside advisors offers confidence and potential that the majority of executives today do NOT possess. In fact, a recent study of […]