Leadership is a Responsibility
Leadership is a lot of things. It is a role. It likely represents career progress. It can be lonely. And last week, I explained why it is an opportunity. It is also hard to escape the fact that leader... Read More
Perspectives: BigWigs & New Gigs
The Future of The Affordable Care Act After Justice Ginsburg’s Death
Given her health problems over the past several months, it was not surprising that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg finally succumbed to these challenges.... Read More
Challenges to the Commercialization of University Innovation and Technology Transfer
The coronavirus pandemic has shown all of us how major clinical issues can focus efforts across both business and academia, and how quickly researchers and companies can pivot to find solutions for cr... Read More
Improve Organizational Performance Using Strategic Decision Making
History has proven it: strategic planning is less valuable than it could be. The traditional strategic planning practice that involves business units presenting to executives on a periodic basis is outdated. This particular approach too often relies on assumptions or inherited legacy plans rather than data. It also limits constructive dialogue about market dynamics and […]... Read More
Getting Clear Messages Shared Throughout Your Organization (When No One is in the Office)
Communication is hard. Cascading communication – getting a clear and consistent message shared – is harder. Doing it remotely? That brings another level of complication. The good news is that, while hard, there are things you can do to improve the chances that everyone hears and understands your messages, no matter how many layers or […]... Read More
How to Improve Cash Flow in Your Small Business
If your business is a body, cash is it’s blood. Just as cholesterol blocks hewalthy blood flow, slow invoicing, lack of regular financial reports and other things we’ll discuss here, block healthy cas... Read More
Grow Your Business: With Kindness
When her husband died unexpectedly, it ended up being one of her co-workers that stepped in and rescued her by showing a little kindness. Each week for an entire year the co-worker would send a note of encouragement to the young widow, affirming her and giving her hope. Whether it was a simple ‘thinking of […]... Read More
The Future of Indiana’s Workforce Depends on Greater Access to Broadband Internet
The need for reliable, affordable internet access has become more apparent than ever.... Read More
THE MORE YOU KNOW: AUDIENCE RESEARCH FOR DEFINING YOUR TARGET MARKET
Who is your product or service created for? What are the common attributes or characteristics individuals share that make them perfect potential customers for your business?... Read More
Show Me “More Than” the Money: Unlocking Transition Objectives for Business Owners
“Show me the money!” Mr. Rod Tidwell, remember him? That egomaniacal football player who was all about “the money” in the Golden Globes snubbed classic movie, Jerry Maguire.... Read More
Making Midyear Check-ins More Meaningful
If you are coaching others in the workplace, you probably have some sort of performance management process. While these typically culminate in the annual meeting, many suggest or require at least a mi... Read More
Recession-Proof Business: How to Grow When it’s Scary
On top of the devastating health impact of COVID-19 is the economic impact. Most businesses are going down one of two paths right now: hunkering down and simply awaiting a return to normalcy to operate business as usual, or leaning into resiliency, adapting and making the decision to change. Well, we know “normal” isn’t coming […]... Read More
In Metrics, the Devil is in the Details
Benchmarking can be useful when deciding where to start on a journey of improvement. For example, it is sometimes possible to gather exemplary practices and helpful methodology to apply to one’s own need for improvement from a personal development plan to a sophisticated manufacturing operation. It is important, however, to fully understand the measures to […]... Read More
Cyber-Criminals Revive W-2 Scams Ahead of Extended Tax Deadline
During the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber-criminals introduced companies to an assortment of clever phishing attacks that exploited the chaos.... Read More
Successfully Leading During Protests and Civil Unrest
The events of the past few days have been emotional for everyone. A glance at the news will leave you horrified, hurt, angry, sad, or one of many other emotions. I am not qualified to offer solutions to the anger, protests, and violence. Rather, I write to you as a fellow leader and someone who […]... Read More
Addressing Stress with Mindfulness & Resilience Work
It is no secret that teachers today are overwhelmed, especially with statewide school closures due to COVID-19. In fact, 60% of educators currently report that work is always or often stressful and 46% report high enough daily stress in their job that it compromises overall well-being. This feeling is mirrored in many other fields of […]... Read More
The Importance of Hiring Hoosier Veterans
Indiana is home to nearly 550,000 veterans, 52,000 of which collect disability compensation or pension payments. Sadly, veterans with disabilities are disproportionately more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19. The pandemic creates a set of unique challenges for these Hoosiers, including the fact that a majority of veterans now face a dire financial situation due […]... Read More
Your Post COVID-19 Contingency Plan
Like Sept 11, 2011, the Covid-19 pandemic will be a pivotal event, changing the way we do things broadly and deeply. It’s too early to know how yet. And that’s what makes it difficult to plan.... Read More
Virtual Offices: Keep it Simple
The world has been inundated with advice and counsel on how to work effectively from home. My advice to you -- keep it simple. Focus on (1) your effectiveness, (2) your presentation, and (3) your com... Read More
How to Recognize and Thank Employees During Tough Times
We’re all facing a lot of challenges right now, from the financial strain and uncertainty in our businesses to the personal roller-coaster we’re all on.... Read More