
Leadership Mandates for Business Transformation
We are living in a transformative age, and no industry is immune to waves of change.

We are living in a transformative age, and no industry is immune to waves of change.

That craving and desire is a momentary delusion. Since most of us can’t fly of to an exotic island, visit a detox spa, or leave the internet for a few weeks, we all need to find our own ways to unplug daily to connect and to lead.
Even when we don’t get what we want, we gain valuable experience. Experiences are often much more valuable than a material outcome. Material outcomes slowly decay; experiences (positive or negative) can stay with us and create a foundation for the future.

“Six Qualities of a Champion :: Focus. Intensity. Accuracy. Speed. Excellence. Power.” ~ inspiration from my 10 year old Jr. Black Belt son.

The old systems are broken. The Internet changed everything. Looking forward, we need to cultivate fluid organizations, powered by innovative, multidimensional people.
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.

The buzz about entrepreneurship is everywhere nowadays — from magazine covers to conferences, hotel lobbies to the White House, and of course, kitchen tables.
On this particular rainy spring Sunday, staring at the dogwood tree and the Buddha outside of my door, for a moment or two, I can feel the calmness of mother nature.

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

When it comes to the negative creeps that are keeping you from achieving your goals, garlic probably won’t do the trick. But these tactics will.

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.

Innovation is more than a new gizmo or a slick website. It’s an entirely new way of thinking–something AT&T understood all the way back in 1961.

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.