Happy New Year! For me, the holiday break was a time for rest and reflection. My top three reflections are about vision, investment in myself as THE most reliable way to being able to create value for others, and mindset.…
Category: Strategy
Building Better Boards
Through my work with Boards over the past several months, many of the same themes have emerged: lack of clarity around the Board's role, friction between leadership and the Board, disconnects between vision and strategy (even among Board members), questions…
Business development as fundamental to strategy
The terms "business development" and "sales" are sometimes used interchangeably. Although strong relationship building skills are a prerequisite of both sales and business development, they are distinct activities with very different objectives. "Sales" focuses on immediate commercial pursuits. In contrast,…
Cultivating entrepreneurial hotbeds within organizations
It's hard for many of us to imagine a business functioning well in the absence of a multi-level organizational structure. Many lament silos, yet organizations continue to try to operate with them intact. Can you imagine a product making it…
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Lesley’s four strategic planning tips for small businesses.
Tap into your Talent. Yes, you've created a successful business. What got you to where you are will not get you to the next stage of growth. Create a safe space for your people to discuss strategic objectives, issues, and…
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