As we sail through the uncharted waters of today’s business landscape, a critical question emerges more frequently in our dialogues with leaders and organizations: “In this realm of relentless change, what holds more water – domain expertise or qualities like adaptability and resiliency?” The answer, while it may surprise some, is crystallizing with increasing clarity….
Stephanie interviews CEO and Founder Jaime Taets, and Chief Strategy Officer, Chelsey Paulson about the pure joy as well as agony of writing a book. What it takes to start with an an idea and bring it to life in the form of a book. They share their mindset and details on the writing and…
In today’s fast-paced and diverse workplace, effective leadership is the linchpin that can spell the difference between success and failure. But what happens when leadership goes awry? One of our recent podcast guests, Eric Harkins, speaks to the profound impact of poor leadership choices and highlights the importance of recognizing and rectifying bad leadership behavior,…
In my recent video, I discuss strategic planning for 2024. I emphasized an often overlooked point: organizational culture isn’t just a soft skill or a buzzword—it’s a make-or-break factor for your strategic goals. And it’s time we treat it as such. Holistic Strategy: More Than Just Market Goals When we talk about business strategy, most…
Companies are constantly looking for ways to cut costs to stay profitable. It’s a buzz topic in boardrooms and a concern that generates endless questions from businesses struggling to navigate market shifts, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviors. However, cost-cutting alone can’t be your only strategy for survival, let alone growth. In stressful times, it’s…
Living By Your Values During Jaime’s interview with Marney Andes on the Superpower Success Podcast, Marney emphasized that the cornerstone of effective leadership is living by your values. She suggests that whenever leaders feel directionless or stuck, they should return to their core values as a guiding principle. Values serve as a reliable yardstick to…
When it comes to driving transformational change in your organization, understanding and leveraging your “inspirational purpose” is crucial. This concept moves beyond mere financial goals and impacts the organization and the world at large. As I often say, “Your purpose is not driven by the money you make. It’s about the impact you can have…
Many organizations define their strategic vision in terms of key financial metrics, such as revenue or profit targets. However, our model posits that a strategic vision encompasses much more than financial goals. It’s a combination of what you do, how you do it, and, crucially, why you do it. This trifecta forms the foundation of…
We often encounter a common question about the rationale behind prioritizing foundational elements in our organizational culture model. Why the emphasis on the foundation first? The answer is fairly simple – while other aspects of the model hold immense significance, the foundation’s strength determines the overall effectiveness of your investment. Without a robust foundation, your…
We often encounter a common question: Why do we perceive certain elements as foundational to our model? The simple answer is that these elements are indispensable for building a robust business strategy that delivers growth and results. Certainly, having a clear vision and plan is crucial for any organization. However, vision alone does not guarantee…
