Re-thinking the “Business” of Government
It has been my observation from talking to public sector executives and operational leaders that the greatest inhibitor to change stems from the environment that drives the “business” of government.
It has been my observation from talking to public sector executives and operational leaders that the greatest inhibitor to change stems from the environment that drives the “business” of government.

We never know whom we may inspire or influence, or who may inspire and influence us. Today’s stranger may be tomorrow’s partner.

Creating sustainable value should be the goal of any company. Leaders can steer the course with long-term vision, models for growth, and a well-oiled work environment.

Envisioning a better future, setting worthy goals, and following through with sustainable impact first and foremost requires leading yourself. Often leadership is a lonely road. And to keep ourselves inspired, motivated, and energized we need to lead ourselves with our heart, purpose, and devotion.

Extending innovation to the business of health and wellness. Let’s analyze the healthcare delivery system from the perspective of information flows.

Organizations need a common language that’s bound by common objectives to create business value from innovation. Here is a framework to get you started.

Along with fearless passion and courage, becoming an authentic leader takes mental discipline. Here are 9 principles to get you started.

China’s economy will surpass that of the U.S. by 2030. Here’s how to break new ground on sustainable growth and innovation globally.

It isn’t all it takes, but these five essentials will help you build a solid base and become one of the small businesses that succeeds.

Peter Drucker and Clay Christensen have repeatedly pointed to process, knowledge, and long-term vision for sustained innovation. So why are we still rushing to the finish line half-baked?

“Everything in life – personally and professionally – is a journey.” ~ Faisal Hoque

“I’ve enjoyed getting to know Faisal Hoque, CEO of BTM Corporation. His story is the classic success story. He moved to the United States from Bangladesh with nothing and now is regularly cited as a business and technology expert. We discussed his leadership journey, his views on company culture, and his latest book.” – Skip Prichard

Operational excellence enables an enterprise and its leadership to continuously improve all areas of performance.

It’s easy to Tweet all day. But an effective social media campaign is about the message, not the volume.

What can we learn from those who did it once (RIM), those who failed and rebounded (AIG) and those who make it habit (Pfizer).

Agility, innovation, and operational excellence form the transformation triangle. Whether you’re slinging tacos or manufacturing durable glass for iPhones, your company needs all three to survive and thrive.

Talk about a trip: BTM Corporation founder Faisal Hoque started his career in the U.S. as a “janitorial engineer,” but eventually went on to raise $95 million for his businesses, despite setbacks like being ousted as CEO of his own company (sound familiar, Apple?). Here’s what he learned along the way.

These three companies exemplify agility best practices. Does yours?